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Educator and Religious Leader Richard Morley Dies at 91

Richard "Dick" Morley, a longtime educator and dedicated religious leader, died on September 15, 2026. He is survived by a large family including 124 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Richfield Shuts Out Carbon Dinos 48-0 in Regional Contest

The Carbon Dinos fell to the Richfield Wildcats 48-0 on Sept. 11, marking a difficult regional loss for the team. Richfield's dominant performance included five touchdowns in the first quarter alone.

Dinos drop region contest to Richfield

Seeking their first region win of the season, the Carbon Dinos returned home for the first of two contests in Price on Friday, Sept. 11, for a contest against the Richfield Wildcats. An explosive first quarter in which Richfield scored five touchdowns set the tone for a high-scoring affair as the Wildcats came away with a 48-0 victory.

C.A.R.E Coalition and Kiwanis Club of Price to host Family Field Day

E Coalition and the Kiwanis Club of Price will be hosting a Family Field Day on Monday, Sept. 21 at Washington Park in Price. McKenna Terry from the coalition joined the KOAL newsroom to speak on the upcoming night. Family Field Day is an opportunity for families to come together,” Terry said.

Vigil honors loved ones, promotes hope and healing in Carbon County

PRICE — Community members gathered Thursday evening on Sept. 10, to observe World Suicide Prevention Day with a candlelight vigil focused on remembrance, hope and healing. Hosted by local suicide prevention advocates, the event provided a space for residents to honor loved ones, share memories and promote awareness surrounding mental health and suicide prevention.

via etvnews.comPriceSeptember 11, 2026

Carbon outlasts Richfield in five-set thriller

PRICE — The Carbon Lady Dinos closed out their match in dramatic fashion on Thursday, Sept. 10, outlasting the Richfield Wildcats in a thrilling five-set battle. The longtime rivals traded momentum throughout the evening, keeping fans on the edge of their seats before Carbon ultimately secured the match, 3-2.

via etvnews.comRichfieldSeptember 11, 2026

Mindful Pathway Therapy and Counseling expands in Carbon County

PRICE – The Carbon County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the expansion of Mindful Pathway Therapy and Counseling on Tuesday, Sept. The occasion was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony as the business nears its two-year anniversary. Donna Motte, co-owner and mental health therapist, explained that Mindful Pathway will celebrate two years in business in November.

via etvnews.comPriceSeptember 11, 2026

Utah’s housing market stabilizes slightly, but affordability barriers remain

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s housing affordability improved modestly over the past year, but homeownership remains beyond the reach of many residents, particularly prospective first-time buyers, according to the latest “State of the State’s Housing Market” report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

via utahbusiness.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 11, 2026

Lady Dino soccer collects road win over Cougars

The Lady Dinos soccer squad traveled to Roosevelt to take on the Union Cougars. Union is one of the top five programs in 3A, along with the Dinos. It was really a one-sided competition, as the Dinos put up six goals in the contest, and Madi Barlow in goal kept the scoreboard clean as the Lady Dinos claimed the 6-0 win.

via castlecountryradio.comRooseveltOriginally published September 11, 2026

Panther baseball faces Bryce Valley in Price

Searching for their first win, the Pinnacle Panthers welcomed the Bryce Valley Mustangs to Price on Wednesday afternoon. The Mustangs used a big fourth and fifth innings to close out the Panthers, taking a 21-1 win. Pinnacle slides to 0-11 on the season and holds the No.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 11, 2026

Carbon golfers finish second at The Ranches

For the first time this season, the Carbon Dino boys' golf squad did not finish in first place. In matches that were supposed to take place at Skyline Mountain Resort but were moved to The Ranches Golf Course, Carbon missed the top spot by two strokes after firing a combined 310.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 11, 2026

Lady Spartan tennis travels to face top ranked Manti

The Emery Spartan tennis squad traveled over the mountain to take on the Manti Templars on Thursday. Manti is at the top of the Region 13 rankings and played that way against the Lady Spartans, taking every match in straight sets and handing the Spartans a 5-0 loss.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 11, 2026

City Hall Minutes — August 26, 2026

Minutes of the City Council Meeting City Hall Price, Utah August 26, 2026 Present: Mayor Willis Jaci Adams, City Recorder Councilmembers: Nick Tatton, Administrative Director Layne Miller Lisa Richens, Finance Director Tanner Richardson Miles Nelson, Public Works Director Richard

PriceSeptember 10, 2026

Cox declares Sept. 10 as ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ a year following the assassination of the Turning Point co-founder

One year after Utah was rocked by the killing of political commentator Charlie Kirk at an open-air speaking event at Utah Valley University, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced via declaration that Sept. 10 would be honored as Charlie Kirk Day in the state.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 10, 2026

The Green River Medical Center hosts the first Overdose Awareness Event

The month of September is Recovery Awareness Month, and the Green River Medical Center hosted an Overdose Awareness Event in Green River and also visited Moab and Price for their Recovery Day Celebrations. “We wanted to express a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the event!

via etvnews.comGreen RiverSeptember 10, 2026

Price City Library Board to Meet Sept. 14

The Price City Library Board scheduled a meeting for Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at Price City Hall. The meeting will include an update from the City Council and public comment opportunities.

PriceSeptember 10, 2026

U.S. and Mexico strike Colorado River deal

While states have been unable to reach their own deal to manage the Colorado River, the United States and Mexico have signed an agreement for that portion of the river. and Mexico announced a formal agreement had been signed for 2027-2028 operating guidelines.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 10, 2026

Commission delays housing proposal vote that has Salt Lake City residents split

The median sale price for a single-family home in Salt Lake City rose to $565,000 by the first quarter of this year, up nearly 8% from the same time last year, according to a report that the University of Utah Kem C. Salt Lake City's proposal makes adjustments to building sizes and types allowed within six primary residential zones: R-1, R-2, SR-1 and SR-1A, and two subsections of these.

via KSLSalt Lake CitySeptember 10, 2026

Richfield Volleyball Falls to Carbon in Five-Set Match

The Richfield High School girls' varsity volleyball team secured a 2-3 loss against Carbon High School on Sept. 10, 2026, following a season that includes a victory over Grantsville on Sept. 3, 2026. The Carbon Dinos, based in Price, are a 3A classification team in Region 13.

RichfieldOriginally published September 10, 2026

The Lady Pirates welcome the Buckaroo to the volleyball court

Tuesday evening, the Lady Pirates welcomed the Monticello Buckaroo to the volleyball court at Green River High School. The Pirates put up a good fight early, but Monticello took charge in the final set to take a 3-0 win. The loss drops the Green River Lady Pirates to 3-5 overall as they sit at No.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 10, 2026

Prep Sports Roundup: 9/9

Baseball 1A Fall ORDERVILLE, Utah—Weston Baird drove in five runs and the Valley Buffalos smoked Piute 16-7 in 1A Fall baseball play Wednesday. Gradee Montague drove in three runs in defeat for the Thunderbirds.

via midutahradio.comOrdervilleSeptember 9, 2026

91% of Utah Renters Cannot Afford Median-Priced Homes

A report from the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute found that 91% of Utah renters cannot afford to buy a median-priced home. The study notes that Utah's median home price reached a record $520,000 in the first quarter of 2026.

PriceOriginally published September 9, 2026

Lady Dino tennis drops home match to Hawks

The Lady Dino tennis team welcomed the North Sanpete Hawks on Tuesday to the courts in Price. Three of the five matches went the distance, but Carbon was only able to collect two wins on the way to a 3-2 loss. The loss puts the dinos at 5-5 overall and 5-4 in region play with just a pair of matches left before the Region 13 Championship on September 22.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 9, 2026

Utah housing market remains among most expensive in U.S., with 91% of renters priced out • Utah News Dispatch

Utah is still among the nation’s top 10 most expensive states for single-family homes with a median price of $559,900. A vast majority of Utah renters — a striking 91% — can’t afford that mortgage payment. The state’s population is expected to balloon to more than 4 million in 2035, which researchers say will require an additional 280,000 housing units.

via Utah News DispatchPriceOriginally published September 9, 2026

‘Many hands make the burden light’: Day of Caring returns to the Castle Country Sept. 12

Each year, the United Way of Eastern Utah takes a community-wide approach to beautification through its Day of Caring. Taking place on Saturday, Sept. 12, the event sees volunteers taking on projects both big and small as they work to improve our area.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 9, 2026

Price City presents an extended installment of Culture Connection featuring the Ray Smith Quintet

KOAL News Even as the summer turns to fall, Price City is gearing up for one final Culture Connection concert as they perform a make-up concert featuring the Ray Smith Quintet on Saturday, Sept. Culture Connection maestro Ted Hinckly joined the KOAL newsroom to preview the concert as well as give a glimpse at what lies ahead for the concert series.

via castlecountryradio.comPriceSeptember 9, 2026

Men’s Soccer earns hard-fought draw with No. 17 SLCC

Game Recap: Men’s Soccer | 9/5/2026 | Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The Utah State Eastern men’s soccer team welcomed the No. 16 Salt Lake Community College Bruins for the first Scenic West Athletic Conference matchup of the season. The Eagles and Bruins faced off in Price for the Eagles’ first home match of the season.

via etvnews.comPriceSeptember 9, 2026

School Board Meeting – Sep 09 2026 Agenda

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM Carbon School District Offices located at 251 West 400 North, Price, Utah A. WORKING SESSION 1. School Improvement Plan Updates 2. Construction Update 3. USBA Regional Meeting Reminder B. CLOSED SESSION C.

via etvnews.comPriceSeptember 9, 2026

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