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.
The Carbon County Food Bank and Grand County Food Bank received a combined 465 pounds of locally raised meat following a collaboration between Emery Telcom, the Farm Bureau, and the Utah Farm Bureau Miracle of Agriculture Foundation. The donation, which occurred on Monday, Aug. 24, provides fresh protein to regional food pantries.
KOAL News With International Overdose Awareness arriving on Monday, Aug. 31, the global community looks to unite to remember those we've lost and to take action to save lives. Dr. Ashley Yaugher from HEART joined the KOAL newsroom to preview the event and discuss what the event holds in store for attendees.
The Price City Council will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, to discuss charitable contributions from the International Days Golf Tournament proceeds.
The Lady Dinos tennis squad welcomed the Union Cougars for a region match on Tuesday at the tennis courts in Price City. The Dinos came out and took wins in first and second singles, then closed out with wins in 1st and 2nd doubles to take the 4-1 win.
The Carbon County Sheriff's Merit Commission is compiling a roster of qualified individuals for potential selection for deputy sheriff positions. Interested applicants must submit their materials by September 10, 2026.
An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli on May 13, 2026. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.
Price City Council held a workshop on August 12, 2026, covering various departmental reports and upcoming city projects. The meeting included discussions on public safety, infrastructure updates, and financial administrative changes.
Price City Council held a workshop on August 12, 2026, to discuss various municipal updates including police reports, department director updates, and upcoming city projects.
Emery got on the board first, but Grand came back in the second half and handed the Spartans their seventh loss of the season. The Lady Spartans haven't been able to collect the initial win yet this season. Emery has just one non-region game left against Juab before they take on the Carbon Dinos in Price on Tuesday, September 1.
As the war in Iran enters its sixth month, average U.S. gas prices have risen to $4.10 per gallon, significantly higher than the $3.19 average recorded at the same time last year. Despite recent volatility, fuel costs remain elevated due to ongoing supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
PRICE — The Carbon Lady Dinos welcomed the Union Cougars to the Price courts on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for a key region matchup. Union entered the contest riding a strong start to the season with a 5-1 record, but Carbon was ready for the challenge.
PRICE — The Carbon Lady Dinos faced another strong challenge Tuesday night as they hosted the Uintah Utes in a highly competitive non-region volleyball matchup. With region play still several weeks away, the contest provided a valuable measuring stick for a Carbon squad continuing to grow and improve early in the season.
Principal Cindy Garcia, alongside third grade teacher Beverly Sorenson and kindergarten teacher Natalie Bigelow joined the KOAL newsroom to provide this week's Carbon School District update. We have been thriving. Moving to introductions, the conversation started with the new kid on the block in Sorenson, who is entering her first year of teaching.
Looking for back-to-back wins after losing three in a row, Emery came out firing, taking the victory in straight sets. On Monday, the Lady Spartans traveled to Vernal to face the Uintah Utes and secured a 3-0 win. With losses to San Juan, Delta, and Grantsville before that, they were looking to turn around their fortunes early in the season.
(Circleville, UT) — The statewide average gas price is up by six cents. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is now $4.40. The most expensive average gas price can be found in Piute County, where it's $4.90.
The Slough Canyon Fire has burned 3,062 acres about 41 miles east of Price. 75 personnel have been assigned to fight the fire, which was 0% contained on Tuesday.
Fox 13 News Farmers and ranchers from all over the Uintah Basin gathered at the Bar Lazy TL Ranch to hear the pitch from Utah State University's Extension Service. A demonstration of the sprinklers was taking place in an alfalfa field.
Carbon County is working to diversify its economy and stabilize its tax base following a significant decline in industrial property values. While the loss of traditional coal-related revenue has shifted more tax responsibility onto local residents, officials are pursuing new industries and regional partnerships to ensure long-term financial stability.
The Carbon County Animal Shelter provides various pet adoption and fostering services, including a foster-to-adopt program. The facility manages animal licensing, investigates animal cruelty, and offers resources for lost pets and feral cat vouchers.
The Castle Country continues to be a hotspot for potential nuclear energy growth, as Nuclea Energy USA Inc. announced that in June, it had signed an agreement with the State of Utah Office of Energy Development to explore the possibility of siting one of the company's nuclear test reactors at the San Rafael Energy Lab.
GRAND COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 25, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Slough Canyon Fire, burning in Grand County, 41 miles east of Price, has grown to 3,062 acres since it was sparked by lighting on Aug. The fire remains at 0% contained, the Tuesday update says.
The Lady Panthers welcomed the Ouray Trojans on Saturday to the gym at Pinnacle. The Panthers have had a good beginning to the season, and on Saturday they continued that momentum, taking a five-set win to move to 4-2 overall. The Panthers are winding their way through the non-region portion of the schedule with just one game remaining before they jump into the Region 19 gauntlet.
Price City press release Message from the Mayors’ Desk: Summer is winding down and we are seeing a little bit of rain to help our parched city. The lack of moisture left us making some tough decisions for fireworks in our city limits over the 4th and the 24th holidays.
PRICE — With the championship chase heating up and only a handful of races remaining on the schedule, Desert Thunder Raceway delivered another thrilling weekend of action Aug. 21-22 for All-Star Weekend, as drivers battled for victories and valuable points in the final push toward the 2026 season finale.
The Green River Pirate baseball squad was looking for its first win on Friday when it traveled to take on Piute, and then would return home on Saturday for a game with the Tabiona Tigers. After taking a lead in the top of the first, Piute turned it on after that, closing out the Pirates 14-2 in six innings.
Price City Mayor Summer is winding down and we are seeing a little bit of rain to help our parched city. The lack of moisture left us making some tough decisions for fireworks in our city limits over the 4th and the 24th holidays. With everyone’s help the city came through that with only a couple of small incidents.
Residents from across the Castle Country gathered around the main stage at the Helper Arts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, as those in attendance awaited the results of Castle Country Radio's 2026 ‘Summer of Fun' giveaway. , a patio set from Bill's Home Furnishings, and two grand prizes of a hot tub from Take a Break Spas and Billiards and a trailer from JN Auto.
