The Sherry Black Foundation presents a one day conference designed to provide families resources and emerging technologies for finding answers and justices on missing and unsolved cases. No victim should be forgotten. No family should wait alone.
The Utah Department of Transportation is conducting fiber optic installation and paving work along SR-9 and US-89. These projects, part of the Zion Canyon Fiber Optics Project, include various construction activities through October 22 and December 2026.
The USU Eastern Lady Eagles have opened up Scenic West Athletic Conference play with a perfect 3-0 start. Ahead of Thursday’s road game against North Idaho College, head coach Chelsey Warburton joined KOAL’s Drive Time Sports to talk about the hot start.
The Notre Dame Church Annual Oktoberfest was scheduled for September 25 and 26 at the Notre Dame Hope Center.
Utah Public Radio On Aug. 21, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a new short-term plan for water management in the Colorado River Basin. The Upper Basin, which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah, will reduce water consumption by 200,000 acre-feet per year over the next two years.
PRICE – The Carbon County Commission welcomed the newly crowned 2027 Miss Carbon County Volunteer royalty during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, where commissioners approved scholarship support for the program.
A new wildfire has broken out in Carbon County in the Range Creek area of the Book Cliffs. Officials report that the fire is making wind-driven runs, burning aspen and mixed conifer, and producing highly visible smoke from nearby Highway 191 between Green River and Price.
Carbon County is accepting applications for an Ambulance Director position. The role involves managing ambulance operations, emergency medical response, and disaster preparedness.
There is interest in some kind of government-backed shuttle linking Park City and Salt Lake City International Airport, but a route is not expected to take off for the upcoming ski season. Mayor Ryan Dickey and the Park City Council recently discussed a possible pilot program to provide a transportation service to the airport.
Thursday afternoon, the Lady Dinos welcomed the Manti Templars to the soccer pitch at Carbon High School. Looking to avenge last year's loss in the state semifinals, the Dinos were ready for the Templars but still came up just short, falling 2-1.
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.
Carbon County has announced upcoming public demonstrations and early voting procedures for the 2026 General Election.
Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Head Girls Golf Coach at Carbon High School in Price, Utah. The position involves leading a competitive high school golf program focused on teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic excellence.
Price City scheduled a City Council workshop for September 9, 2026. The meeting will include safety seconds and director's reports.
PRICE — The Carbon Lady Dinos tennis team turned in a dominant performance on Tuesday Sep. 1, sweeping Gunnison Valley in all five varsity matches for a convincing 5-0 victory. In No. 1 singles, Jessi King continued her strong season.
PRICE – The Carbon Lady Dinos volleyball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday Sept. 1, welcoming the North Sevier Wolves to the Carbon gymnasium for a non-region matchup. Coming off an impressive performance at the Stallion Stampede Tournament in Stansbury, where Carbon won nine consecutive sets, the Lady Dinos carried that momentum onto their home court.
On the tennis courts in Price on Tuesday, the Lady Dinos squad welcomed the Gunnison Valley Bulldogs. Carbon cut through the competition, not losing one match, to come away with the 5-0 win. The Dinos move to 3-4 overall and are 3-3 in Region 13 play, and while the Gunnison match was a non-region tilt, a win is a win, and you take them where you can.
To help connect incoming first-year students at Utah State University Eastern to the Castle Country Community and its many resources, the University hosted its annual Town Ties event on Friday, Aug. 28, allowing students and their families to see what their new home has to offer.
On Friday, the Lady Dinos closed out the non-region portion of the schedule when they faced the Juab Wasps. Both teams headed to the half tied at 2-2, but it was the Dinos who were able to make the adjustment needed to come out in the second half and close out the Wasps 5-2.
Fire crews continue to work tirelessly to combat the Black Canyon Fire, which, at the time of writing, is 3,264 acres in size, but significant progress has been made, with the blaze at 90% contained. Currently, a total of 53 personnel are dedicated to the fire, with seven engines currently working the blaze.
CARBON COUNTY – With this weekend’s destructive flash floods in neighboring Orangeville still fresh, Carbon County and Price City officials are urging residents to take immediate precautions. today, Monday, Aug. 31, driven by potential afternoon storms and heavy rain.
PRICE – On Friday, Aug. 28, USU Eastern hosted its fourth annual Town Ties event that brought together college students and local businesses for a night of community ties and a chance for students to mingle before the start of a new semester.
PRICE — The Carbon Dinos earned their first victory of the season in dramatic fashion Friday night, rallying from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat longtime foe Juan Diego, 42-37, and secure the program’s first-ever win over the Soaring Eagle. Juan Diego struck first, finding the end zone eight minutes into the contest to take a 7-0 lead.
PRICE – During the Price City Council meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, Price City proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month following a presentation by Suicide Prevention Liaison Amanda McIntosh. McIntosh reported that Carbon, Emery and Grand counties lead the state in per capita suicide deaths, with firearms and medications as the primary means.
The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch. States are forgoing millions and, in some cases, billions of dollars in revenue by allowing data centers to skip out on paying sales tax.
The Manti High School band, known as the Dukes, performed as the winner of the Price Culture Connection Battle of the Bands during the Helper Arts, Music, and Film Festival. The event, held in Helper, Utah, concluded its multi-day festivities in late August.
Marking the first meeting between the two teams since 2024, the Carbon Dinos were able to overcome a fourth-quarter deficit to earn the program's first win against Juan Diego, 42-37. An explosive first quarter opened the game, with the two teams trading blows.
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.
(Circleville, UT) — The statewide average gas price is down by two cents. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is now four-dollars and 39-cents. The most expensive average price can be found in Piute County, where it's four-80.
The Emery Lady Spartans closed out their non-region schedule on Thursday when they welcomed the Juab Wasps to town. The Spartans were searching for their first win of the season, and the Juab Wasps took the win over Emery 4-0. Emery has worked its way through the pre-season portion of the schedule without a victory and now heads into the Region 13 portion of the season.
Box Elder School District has provided several updates regarding district policies and initiatives, including information on artificial intelligence tools, meal applications, and upcoming construction projects.
CASTLE DALE — The Emery and Carbon girls tennis teams squared off for the second time this season on Thursday, Aug. 27, for the friendly cross-county rivalry match. With nearly every matchup different from their first meeting, where Emery won a narrow 3-2 victory in Price.
PRICE — The Carbon Lady Dinos continued their impressive early-season run Thursday, building on the momentum from their thrilling overtime victory over Canyon View earlier in the week with a convincing 3-1 win over the Richfield Wildcats. Carbon wasted little time taking control of the match, attacking aggressively from the opening whistle and creating several scoring opportunities.
In a notice posted to the Centennial Middle School website, Principal Dr. Sean Edwards provided back-to-school information for the 2026-2027 school year.
Both teams entered the contest with the same overall record at 2-3, but after falling in the first and second singles matches, Emery turned it on and won the final three to secure a 3-2 win. The Dinos were coming off a big win over the Union Cougars by the score of 4-1.
