The Emery County Commission will hold a public hearing on October 5, 2026, to discuss the Emery County Utility-Scale Solar Energy Systems Ordinance. The hearing will take place at the Emery County Administration Building in Castle Dale.
EMERY COUNTY – Residents hauling trash to the Emery County Landfill will now need to make sure their hauls are properly secured or they will face an additional fee. Utah House Bill 53 requires landfills and transfer stations throughout the state to charge at least $10 for vehicles that arrive with loads that are not properly secured.
CASTLE DALE – On Friday, Sept. 18, kids from across the area ran, biked and swam their way through the Kids Triathlon at the Emery Aquatic Center to give a farewell to summer. The event was hosted by Hallie Frandsen, Miss Emery Teen 2026, as part of Frandsen’s Community Service Initiative.
PLEASANT — With the postseason quickly approaching, the Carbon and Emery girls tennis teams took advantage of one final opportunity to measure themselves against some of the top talent in Utah during the Central Utah Invitational hosted by North Sanpete on Sept. 18-19.
CEDAR CITY — The Emery Spartans traveled south on Friday, Sept. 18, for a non-region showdown with the Canyon View Falcons, facing a tough road test in Cedar City. Both defenses set the tone early as the teams battled through a scoreless stretch for much of the opening quarter.
CASTLE DALE – On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Emery County Commission covered several issues during its meeting, including changes to the county’s permitting process, flood recovery efforts, tourism safety and a proposed solar project. During the meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a 180-day pause on new Level 2 and Level 3 conditional use permit applications.
The Emery Spartans made the long trip down I-15 to Cedar City, Utah, on Friday, Sept. 18, to face off against the Canyon View Falcons. Emery held the Falcons to just 15 points in the first half; however, the offense could never fully establish itself as Canyon View ramped up the pressure, leading to a 50-0 win for the Falcons.
MOAB — The Carbon Lady Dinos traveled to Moab on Thursday, Sept. 17, earning a straight-set victory over Grand County in their final non-region match of the season. Coming off momentum-building wins over Richfield and Emery, Carbon kept its foot on the gas and never looked back against the Red Devils.
The Emery County Community Assessment Report provides new insights into the health and wellness of local youth, highlighting critical data on mental health and social risks. The report supports local prevention efforts and service coordination for residents in Emery, Carbon, and Grand Counties.
Neither agency has accepted responsibility for the flooding, which happened near two adjoining construction projects. Salt Lake City has paid for ServPro crews to remove water, damaged drywall and flooring and address potential mold inside affected homes.
PRICE — The Carbon Lady Dinos hosted the Emery Lady Spartans on Tuesday night, Sept. 15, for the first of two regular-season meetings between the cross-county rivals. As has become tradition, the neighboring communities came together to create an energetic atmosphere as the teams battled through a highly competitive match.
Carbon and Emery met for the first time in the 2026 season on Tuesday, when the Lady Spartans traveled to Jurassic Park. The crowd witnessed a battle from start to finish, and the Lady Dinos ultimately claimed a 3-0 victory. With the win, Carbon moved to 8-5 overall and sits at No.
FERRON – The Emery County School District Board of Education approved several items during its latest meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, including educator licenses, a transportation electrical project and policy updates. The board also heard reports on student achievement, enrollment and staffing.
Development regulations continue to dominate talks within the Emery County Commission as they work to address not only the county's ongoing solar debate, but also the future of nuclear and other industrial projects. As they continue to prepare for these developments, the commission unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on level two and three conditional use permit applications.
HUNTINGTON, Utah, Sept. 15, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Emery County Sheriff's Office has made bigger drug busts, but it celebrates the small ones as well. On Saturday, “Deputy Wilson was looking for some individuals with outstanding warrants.
The news coincides with the announcement that the company received a post-performance tax reduction for its Emery County expansion through the Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing program. Additionally, the company received approval from the Utah Inland Port Authority board for an incentive on Sept.
During a weekend search for individuals with outstanding warrants, officers with the Emery County Sheriff's Office were able to seize controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. Deputy Preston Wilson sparked the bust while patrolling for individuals with outstanding warrants and eventually located Tyler Tischner, who had a warrant from the 7th District Court for fraud.
EMERY COUNTY – There’s nothing that beats the excitement of hearing an ice cream truck coming down the street, and Shorty’s Sugar Shack is bringing that fun to kids and families throughout Emery County. Jerrin Huntington has dreamed of owning an ice cream truck since he was a kid.
VERNAL — High Desert MX roared to life over the weekend as riders from across the region competed in Round 6 of the series. With the championship finale quickly approaching, competitors from Carbon and Emery counties continued to make their presence felt, earning multiple victories, podium finishes and strong positions in the season standings.
Today, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) awarded A1 Lithium Inc. a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Emery County. The corporate incentive is part of the state’s Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF) program. Under the agreement, A1 Lithium projects adding 138 new, high-paying jobs over the next 25 years and investing more than $569 ...
Shaun Bell was listed as an at-large board member for the Emery County Recreation District in 2026 and was involved in discussions regarding a corn hole league during a 2024 meeting.
The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway (SR-9) is experiencing ongoing construction and traffic updates, including fiber optic installation and parking availability alerts. UDOT reports occasional one-way traffic and delays due to construction projects in the Zion National Park area.
Robin Goomes secured a historic third consecutive victory at the 2026 Red Bull Rampage women's finals. She achieved this feat by scoring a 93.5 on her second run, narrowly defeating Hannah Bergemann.
Utah launched the ARCH Project on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, to support individuals who repeatedly cycle through the criminal justice, shelter, and emergency room systems. The program provides resources such as employment skills and treatment to misdemeanor offenders to break the cycle of recidivism and homelessness.
“I’m absolutely shocked,” said Raquel Swain, the mother of a student at Viewmont, who revealed her son, a former student, had Keddington as a counselor. District spokesman Chris Williams said anyone with additional information about Keddington, who was placed on leave, should contact police.
Kaysville Mayor Tami Tran accepts the President's Award at the Davis Technical College Foundation Life-Changer luncheon. Tran is also running for a Utah State Senate seat in November. (Becky Ginos/Davis Journal) KAYSVILLE—When Torri Fonger was 15 she experienced a difficult healthcare situation that inspired her to become a nurse.
GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — A southern Utah mother has been arrested after her 13-year-old son ran away from home and claimed she was serving him spoiled meat. Erika Leyva Gutierrez, 38, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse (first-deree felony).
The high desert of deep greens, reds, tans and towering sandstone holds some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country and thousands of years of ancient — along with present-day — human history. But these lands also hold another history: Utah’s role in the nation’s atomic age.
Across from Harding was the crowd — quiet enough to hear any personal conversation, yet none to be heard. Photo: Ethan Clewell. 2026 By Ethan Clewell October 8, 2026 Concert The bassline comes in, followed by the shaker and the harp coming together while Aldous Harding sings.
Published October 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM MDT Set KUER as preferred source National Weather Service The weather hazards outlook issued by the National Weather Service, Oct. 8, 2026, calls for high winds and heavy rain in Arizona, Utah and parts of the West.
meteorologist Ross Ellet posted on Facebook early Thursday morning. Hurricane Rachel has taken an unusual U-turn in the Pacific Ocean after moving west for more than a week, and is forecast to stall Thursday before turning sharply northeast toward northern Baja California.
Weber State defensive end Porter Small earned Big Sky Conference defensive player of the week honors following a standout performance in a two-overtime victory against Cal Poly. The sophomore's breakout performance comes as the Wildcats work to improve their defensive consistency throughout the season.
More than 99% of public comments oppose the Trump administration's plan to rescind the Roadless Rule. The Center for Western Priorities analyzed more than 370,000 comments submitted about the rule. The rule prohibits roads from being built on millions of acres of Forest Service land.
Notice of Intent to Commence the Preparation of Amending its Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis for Springville Public Safety Springville City, Utah   Pursuant to the provisions of 11-36a-501 and 503 of the Utah Code, notice is hereby provided that Springville City, a municipality of the State of Utah, located in Utah […]
