Carbon County isn't mining coal anymore. FOX 13 News reported last year the county, named for its coal riches, has mined its last mine as a result of declining demand for the fossil fuel.
By Julie Johansen The Emery County Economic Development Group was welcomed by Chairman Brock Johansen on Tuesday, Feb. 20. He followed with an introduction of those in attendance including Kassidee Oakeson, Dru Palmer, Geri Gamber, Jade Powell, Doug Miller, Sharon Fain, Gina Gagon, Jared Anderson, Greg Todd, David Sebring, Kent Wilson, Laren Huntsman, Merlin Rushton,
Among the regular customers at The Coyotes Well coffee truck in price are coal miners. "My dad was a coal miner for 20-plus years raising me," said Ryan Madsen, the truck's owner.
Carbon County's new Economic Development Specialist, Shanny Wilson, took to the podium during Wednesday's commission meeting to present the Tourism Super Service Award recipient for April. This month, the honor went to Jordan Madsen of Happiness Within, located on Helper's Main Street. In the nomination, Madsen was credited as friendly and kind, setting the tone