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- EventEUCCU's Ninth Annual Pumpkin FestivalOct 9, 4:00 PM MDT – Oct 9, 6:00 PM MDT · Castle Country Radio / KOAL News
- EventFirst Annual Spook Fest at Gordon's Nursery & FloralOct 9, 5:00 PM MDT – Oct 9, 9:00 PM MDT · Castle Country Radio / KOAL News
- NoticeHelper Museum Board MeetingOct 8, 6:00 PM MDT · Helper — Museum Board (Utah Public Notice Website)
‘This council would never do anything to harm this city’: Helper council updates zoning map amidst heated public debate
The community packed the Helper City Council chambers on Thursday, Sept. 3, as one item dominated the public's attention: an ordinance amending a portion of the official zoning district map for a property on North Frontage Road at the mouth of Price Canyon from rural residential to industrial.
Helper City Council approves industrial zoning change amid public opposition
HELPER – On Thursday, Sept. 25 acres of property near the entrance to Helper Canyon. The vote on Ordinance 2026-02 passed 3-1, with one council member abstaining.
Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission to hold work meeting
The Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a work meeting for September 9, 2026. The meeting will focus on a discussion regarding a code update with Hansen.
Carbon County Announces 2026 General Election Details
Carbon County Clerk-Auditor Seth Marsing released information regarding the 2026 General Election, including voter eligibility and key dates. The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with polling hours from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Price City Urges Water Conservation Amid Ongoing Drought
Price City officials are urging residents to conserve water as the region faces ongoing drought conditions. The call for conservation comes as the city's water treatment plant undergoes weekly maintenance that temporarily reduces supply.
Carbon County Family Support Center Announces Program Outreach Specialist Opening
The Carbon County Family Support Center has announced an immediate opening for a part-time Program Outreach Specialist. The position focuses on promoting child abuse prevention services and parent leadership through community education and awareness events.
Painting the Desert of Helper - SLUG Magazine
Arts For landscape painters far and wide, summertime can only mean one thing: enjoying the thrill of painting en plein air (in the open air). Utah’s tradition of plein air painting is older than the state itself, and that tradition has firmly found new purpose in the cozy town of Helper.
CJ McManus Serves on Helper Planning and Zoning Commission
CJ McManus serves as a member of the Helper City Planning and Zoning Commission.
Helper man facing 14 felony counts following joint AP&P and police search
HELPER – On Saturday, Aug. 22, a Carbon County man was charged and booked into the Carbon County Jail on 14 felony counts involving drug possession, voyeurism and the possession of sexually explicit images of children.
Sally Mauro Elementary Hosts Community Events and School Activities
Sally Mauro Elementary in Helper, Utah, hosted several community events and school functions, including Back-to-School Night and various registration periods. The school also managed several job openings and community council opportunities.