The Emery County Recreation Special Service District will hold a board meeting on Oct. 12, 2026, to discuss the 2026 amended budget and playground project bids. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 75 South 400 East in Castle Dale.
CASTLE DALE — The Emery County Commissioners hosted a public hearing to gain input on the Utility Scale Solar Systems Ordinance. The room was filled with those eager to comment on the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Dennis Worwood welcomed the group.
Continuing the ongoing saga of utility-scale solar development in Emery County, the Emery County Commission held a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 5, giving community members and stakeholders the opportunity to share their opinions on the newly proposed ordinance setting guidelines for utility-scale solar development.
EMERY COUNTY – During a recent Emery County Public Lands meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6 the Utah Division of Water Rights (UDWR) informed the council that it has not received any notices or water right applications tied to a large data center in Carbon or Emery counties, despite growing local discussion about possible data center projects.
The Emery County Public Lands Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 6, 2026. The meeting will take place at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale.
USDA press release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Emery County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from list eligible disaster event that occurred August 29, 2026 through August 31, 2026.
The Emery County Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Emery County Administration Building in Castle Dale and will include various discussion items and a consent agenda.
HUNTINGTON — The Emery County Farm Bureau held its annual business meeting and elections at the Ponderosa Grill in Huntington on Sept. Dusty Huntington is the Farm Bureau president for Emery County. He said, What a year. There was no rain all season and now we are welcoming the rain.
KEY TAKEAWAYS Thaddeus Dale Curtis was sentenced to prison for weapons and drug charges after police said he had dozens of weapons and 3D-printed gun parts that he wasn't allowed to own. Curtis pleaded no contest in a plea deal that dismissed 40 other felony charges and multiple misdemeanors.
All registered voters within Emery County will be mailed a ballot for the upcoming General Election, unless the voter has opted out of voting by mail. Ballots will be mailed on October 13, 2026. Ballots returned by mail must be received in the Clerk/Auditor's office by November 3, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
A biker venturing along the trail known as Five Miles of Hell in the San Rafael Swell suffered a medical emergency, prompting a response from the Emery County Search and Rescue team and an Intermountain Medical Transport helicopter. 26, from a man saying his friend was having difficulty breathing, vomiting, unable to walk and his body was tingling all over.
NOTICE is hereby given that a PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION and TESTING of the ELECTION BALLOT COUNTING EQUIPMENT to be used by Emery County in the General Election November 3, 2026 for the purpose of certifying the counting machine’s accuracy and logic in counting ballots, will be at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Emery County Courthouse, 75 E <a href="https://etvnews.
This article is part of a series to highlight changemakers in our community. Each month, a different individual who has made an impact on our community will be spotlighted. For Patsy Stoddard, being involved in Emery County has been a way of life for decades.
EMERY COUNTY – Emery County 4-H members had a strong showing at the Utah State Fair this year, earning ribbons for a variety of projects. Entries included artwork, Lego creations, baked goods, sewing projects and more.
EMERY COUNTY – Search and Rescue crews were called to the Five Miles of Hell trail in the San Rafael Swell on Saturday, Sept. 26, after a dirt bike rider became sick and was unable to walk. Two men were riding the technical single-track trail south of Interstate 70 when one of the riders became sick and weak, according to Emery County Sheriff Tyson Huntington.
A1 Lithium announced plans to advance the Green River Lithium Project in Utah’s Paradox Basin to support domestic production for electric vehicles and energy storage. The project is expected to create 138 jobs and bring $546 million in capital investment to the state.
Emery County will host Board of Equalization hearings on Sept. 30, 2026, at the County Commission Chambers. The meeting includes several scheduled appointments and appeals.
The Emery County Board of Equalization Hearings are scheduled for October 1, 2026. The meeting will take place at the Emery County Commission Chambers in Castle Dale.
Emery County Board of Equalization Hearings are scheduled for September 29, 2026, in Castle Dale. The meeting will include hearings for Guy Musser, John Kantor, and Boe Jensen.
The Ferron City Council has scheduled a public hearing for September 23, 2026, to gather community input regarding the potential sale or lease of the Millsite Golf Course. The meeting will also address various municipal matters, including water share requirements and land subdivision regulations.
Building off a recently imposed temporary moratorium on level two and three conditional use permit applications, the Emery County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for Oct. " "We've taken this to planning and zoning through the last two months of meetings.
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.
Utah communities are facing significant water reductions due to a severe Colorado River drought, according to a September 20 report. Upper Basin states are discussing drought mitigation strategies and water conservation efforts during a meeting of the Upper Colorado River Commission.
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.
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.
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.
