New K-9 joins Sheriff’s office
Like many fresh-faced law enforcement officers, one of the newest members of the Tooele County Sheriff’s office is energetic, enthusiastic and keeps her eye on the ball. Except the ball for K-9 Lilly...
View ArticleCommunity Art
A taste of the artistic talent in Tooele County is on display for the next month at the Tooele City Library, with wood carvings, paintings, photographs and more. The art is created by Tooele County...
View ArticleSheriff Wimmer, Deputy Millett earn top honors from association
Two members of the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office were recognized for their contributions in law enforcement at the Utah Sheriffs’ Association Conference last week. Tooele County Sheriff Paul Wimmer...
View ArticleCounty jail inmate count near capacity
The Tooele County Detention Center is running near capacity again, with revenues exceeding expectations over the past two years. There were 231 inmates in the county jail on Monday, including 68 state...
View ArticleWoman pleads not guilty in child kidnapping case
A Salt Lake City woman facing criminal charges after she allegedly tried to leave with two children in a stolen vehicle without their father’s permission pleaded not guilty to all charges in 3rd...
View ArticleCity planning commission gives OK for amended subdivision plat
An amended subdivision plat received unanimous approval from the Tooele City Planning Commission during its meeting Wednesday night. The original subdivision, formerly known as Vista Linda, was...
View ArticleNew bike lanes added to 100 East in Tooele City
Motorists in Tooele City may have noticed new striping in the area of 100 East that connects existing bike lanes on 1000 North and Vine Street. The project, which includes approximately 3 miles of...
View ArticleTwo men charged in alleged July assault set to appear in court
A pair of Tooele men charged in the alleged July assault of a man using a baseball bat are scheduled to make their appearance in 3rd District Court next Monday. Eric J. Done, 57, and Joseph Jon Done,...
View ArticleNorth Tooele Fire Department to host Open House on Oct. 8
The community is welcomed to the North Tooele Fire District station in Stansbury Park next week to promote Fire Prevention Week. The open house, set for Oct. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., will give...
View ArticleWater line break causes dry taps in Tooele area
A water line break left residents along 700 South in Tooele City without water for several hours on Sunday. The break was reported by Tooele City through its Facebook account around 4:30 p.m., on a...
View ArticleA fond farewell to Tooele County and the Transcript Bulletin
This is the last piece I’ll write — at least for the foreseeable future — for the Tooele Transcript Bulletin. After nearly five years juggling a variety of beats — Grantsville City, Tooele City,...
View ArticleMore Tooele children may attend in-home day cares
The permitted number of children per in-home day care in Tooele City is now 16, double the eight previously permitted under code. During its meeting Wednesday evening, the Tooele City Council approved...
View ArticleHoney Harvest Festival to bring sweet treats to Clark Historic Farm
The sweetest event in Tooele County is set for next weekend at the Clark Historic Farm in Grantsville. The Utah Honey Harvest Festival, part of the annual slate of activities at the historic...
View ArticleTooele OKs change to frontage requirements for fill-in areas
The Tooele City Council approved changes to frontage width requirements in an overlay district in the heart of the city during its meeting Wednesday night. The change in the ordinance reduces the...
View ArticleStansbury softball expects to be in the mix in 2023 season
One season removed from finishing second place in the tough 5A Region 7 and losing to the eventual state-champion Lehi Pioneers, the Stansbury Stallions softball team is looking to Head coach Bridget...
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