U.S. households can now request free at-home COVID-19 test kits through a new Biden administration program. But when the government rolls out new initiatives, such as the stimulus checks, scammers typically find ways to take advantage. This time, watch out for lookalike websites when requesting your tests. These scam sites […]
Heber Valley Animal Services Supervisor Justin Hatch received the 2021 Utah Animal Control Officers Association’s Officer of the Year Award. Supervisor Hatch has given a huge effort to branding and running the animal services department for over 21 years. During this time he was tasked with rebranding the department. This […]
The newly appointed Mayor wants’ residents opinions in Heber City. Residents can go to the Heber City website, at heberut.gov and scroll down on the front page to “Let your Voice Be Heard”. This site will link you to a variety of topics to voice your opinions and concerns on […]
This week the State Division of Drinking Water heard a request from Heber City to fund $12.3M in water line replacement costs. The Division approved the loan request at an interest rate of 2.2%. Last week the Community Impact Board (CIB) approved the loan request at an interest rate of […]
Officer Joe Shuler was taking a break between classes at CNOA. While in the restroom, he heard and recognized agonal breathing coming from one of the stalls. He investigated quickly, saw a bloody syringe on the floor and saw hands dangling towards the ground. From his training, he knew this […]
The last council meeting met with a bit of contention. New Mayor, Heidi Franco presented a possible change in board assignments for council members, and brought up the issue of her and the city manager roll. Council members questioned these issues. Both issues will be brought up at later meetings […]
The man, they myth, the legend Deputy Chief James Moore is officially retired from the police department. Chief Moore spent nearly 22 years with the Heber city Police Department and has left a huge legacy, and some big shoes to fill. Chief Moore was hired in 2000 as a patrol […]
1,153 wildlife illegally killed in Utah in 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — The total number of wild animals harvested illegally in Utah in 2021 was higher than the number taken in 2020, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers report. DWR conservation officers truck parked at a marsh at sunset […]
