2022 was a record year for the endangered Green River razorback sucker population. The fish is under consideration for downlisting from an endangered to a threatened species and the jump in population will support that effort. The Bureau of Reclamation announced last...
The Burbot Bash, held on Flaming Gorge Reservoir over the weekend, was a success. There were 321 teams that caught a total of about 2,700 burbot during the event. $50,000 dollars in cash and prizes were given away. The team winners for Most Burbot caught were Mack...
The new Roosevelt Library is open for business and the community and library staff are plenty excited. The library has resumed their regular hours, opening at 9am, and are ready to serve the public. There are a few things still in process. Duchesne County Library...
An author event had a widespread impact in Uintah County last week. Over 300 residents participated with author and speaker Nicholas Townsend Smith as he introduced them to his “Giants” program. This included teaching schoolchildren from two different local schools...
The Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference is coming up next month and those interested in attending need to get registered. The two-day conference has a great reputation for providing excellent training on topics from rural healthcare to responder mental health but...
A driver was tragically killed Monday morning while traveling westbound on Highway 40 in Uintah County. This was the second fatal crash during slick conditions in this area this winter season. According to Utah Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched on Monday,...
Ashley National Forest announced on Sunday that Lost Dog Road is closed until further notice. “In the last 24 hours, there have been over 16 stuck motorists on Lost Dog, between State Highway 530 and Flaming Gorge Reservoir, south of Green River,” shares the...
It’s been a great season so far for the Uintah High Girls Wrestling Team who have been named the Region 7 champions. The team received their trophy before the home dual against Wasatch High on January 20th. They beat Wasatch, then traveled to the Utah Duals State...
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has a message for anyone planning some winter water fun: There is no such thing as safe ice. “Water levels in reservoirs like Flaming Gorge change constantly,” shares the Sheriff’s announcement. “Add to that subtle weather shifts...
For those with an interest in the Uintah School District Friday schedule, there is an opportunity this evening to hear information on the subject. The Uintah School Board is meeting in a special work session at 5:00 at the District Office to review and discuss the...