Utah oil and gas agency pursues its first fine in nearly 25 years
(Photo courtesy of Emery County Sheriff's Office) Spencer K. Barton, formerly of Ferron, is serving a 10-day jail sentence for securities fraud stemming from a faulty, unproductive well he drilled in Emery County.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.