PRICE – Families gathered at Utah State University Eastern Monday evening for Carbon County 4-H’s Family STEM Night, where kids had the chance to try everything from fingerprinting and robots to magnets and glow-in-the-dark bubbles. The free event was held Oct.
PRICE – The Carbon County Planning Commission tabled consideration of a proposed technology park east of Wellington during its Oct. 6 meeting, requesting additional information before deciding on a conditional use permit for the development.
Carbon County Road Department is accepting sealed bids for a new 66” steel, double – drum asphalt roller. Sealed bids are due at the Carbon County Clerks’ office at 751 East 100 North Suite #1100 Price, Utah 84501, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Oct. 21st, 2026.
Valar Atomics is looking to build around 70 small nuclear reactors in Carbon County, but some residents are hoping to stop the project before it ever begins. Valar said if they’re allowed to build the reactors, they’ll have businesses then buy that power, bringing factories and jobs to the area.
Carbon High School recently concluded a week of homecoming celebrations in Price, featuring a parade, pep rallies, and a homecoming dance. The festivities included various themed dress-up days and a community parade that brought together local residents and various student organizations.
With Valar Atomics gaining unanimous approval from the Utah State Trust Lands Administration board to lease 640 acres in Carbon County, and with a pending application to the Bureau of Land Management for over 9,000 acres of federal land, the company gathered community members for an open-house event on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
PRICE – RC crawling enthusiasts from across Utah gathered in Carbon County on Saturday, Sept. 26, as the Coal Crawlers hosted the Regional RC Crawler Event at the Carbon Events and Recreation Complex.
PRICE – After securing a 640-acre land agreement with the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) Board in Carbon County, Valar Atomics hosted a town hall to address community questions about nuclear safety, land use, environmental impacts and the area’s future growth. The meeting packed the Southeastern Regional Development Agency on Tuesday, Sept.
Amid growing community concerns over property tax assessments, Carbon County Commissioner Jared Haddock joined the KOAL newsroom to discuss property taxes and some of the commission's community efforts. Commissioner Haddock first outlined the commission's goals and explained how closing coal mines affected Carbon County.
Scott Clair Perry Jr., a 48-year-old traveling electrician, has passed away in Arizona. A memorial service for Perry is scheduled for Oct. 3 in Price, Utah.
PRICE — The Carbon County Friends of NRA hosted its annual fundraising banquet at the Carbon Events and Recreation Complex on Friday, Sept. 26, bringing together community members for an evening of food, fundraising, auctions and fellowship.
Looking to bring a stronger taste of metal music to the Castle Country, the Coal and Chaos Metal Festival took over the Carbon County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. Filling the area with sounds from all styles of the genre, the inaugural festival left attendees excited for what the future may hold for the event.
PRICE – Bryon Matsuda shared stories about his family, his Japanese-American heritage and growing up in Carbon County during the Carbon County Historical Society’s meeting on Thursday, Sept. Matsuda is a third-generation Japanese American whose family settled in Carbon County after coming to the United States in the early 1900s.
PRICE – On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Carbon County Commission recognized two employees, approved funding for a Veterans Day celebration and moved forward with several zoning changes. Easton Grundy and Ember Dalton were recognized as Carbon County’s September Employees of the Month.
The Utah State Lands and Amphitheater Administration Board of Trustees met on September 17, 2026, to discuss land development and revenue growth. The meeting included presentations on the School Land Trust Program and a proposal for a special use lease agreement with Valor Atomics in Carbon County.
Early voting for the 2026 General Election will be conducted at the Carbon County Administration Building, 751 E., Price, Utah, in the Downstairs Conference Room. beginning Tuesday, October 27, 2026 through Friday, October 30, 2026.
CARBON COUNTY – Valar Atomics is one step closer to expanding its nuclear energy operations into Carbon County after the Utah Trust Lands Administration Board unanimously approved a land agreement for the company. The property covers up to 640 acres of state trust land, located about six miles north of Wellington and six miles east of Price.
PRICE — The Emery Spartans traveled to Carbon County for the Carbon Invitational on Wednesday, Sept. 16, competing through rainy conditions that tested runners throughout the afternoon. Teams gathered beneath overcast skies and steady rainfall while waiting for the weather to improve.
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.
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.
Necia Nielson Erramouspe, age 87, passed away in Price, Utah. She was a longtime educator in Carbon County and a graduate of Utah State University.
Necia Nielson Erramouspe, age 87, passed away on September 11, 2026, in Price, Utah. She was a long-time educator in Carbon County and a graduate of Utah State University.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.
State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.
BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.
In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
