Uintah County Library Summer Reading Activities are spreading the fun beyond the library itself. Tomorrow for example is the 80's Flashback activity at Lapoint Park. “The 1980's Flashback Summer Reading Activity in Lapoint is filled with fun activities like reading,...
Month: June 2023
2023 Northern Ute 4th Of July Pow Wow Celebration Starts Friday
If you’re bored this weekend it’s your own fault. Among the events and celebrations happening throughout northeastern Utah, the 2023 Northern Ute 4th Of July Pow Wow Celebration is happening in Ft. Duchesne this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Grand Entry times are...
Tragedy on the Colorado River
High and fast water resulted in another tragedy on the Colorado River. The Grand County Dispatch Center in Colorado received a report on June 25th of an overturned raft on the Colorado River which resulted in an unresponsive 51-year-old female being pulled from the...
Local Veteran To Be Honored During Field Of Flags Patriotic Program
A local veteran will be honored for his service to his country and community during the Field of Flags patriotic program on Sunday. Douglas B. Murphy grew up on his family ranch in Bridgeland, went to grade school in Myton and graduated from Union High. He served an...
Unemployment Data By County
The Department of Workforce Services has provided updated unemployment data. May’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state of Utah is estimated at 2.3 percent. Approximately 42,000 Utahns are unemployed. Unemployment in Daggett County lowered from 4 to 3.8...
Spring Creek Fire In Western Colorado
Ashes were reported falling on Rifle and New Castle in Colorado this weekend all while the cause remains unknown on a wildfire called in on Saturday afternoon west of Rifle near Parachute. The Spring Creek Fire grew quickly from 2 to 200 acres, requiring crews on the...
Congressman Moore On Whistleblower Testimony On Hunter Biden’s Tax Crimes
Congressman Blake Moore had straightforward words and a call for authorities to consider the information following the release of whistleblower testimony on Hunter Biden’s tax crimes. “On Thursday, the House Committee on Ways and Means voted to release the testimony...
Buckskin Hills Draws Participants From Around The Country
Uintah County’s investment in Buckskin Hills is drawing visitors to the area from far and wide. Madi Maynard with Uintah County Travel and Tourism presented at the Vernal Chamber luncheon sharing that the Basin Bash Drag Race at the Dragway welcomed 286 entries from 9...
Dutch John Freedom Festival This Saturday, July 1st
Celebrating the Independence Day holiday is a multi-day event and in northeastern Utah there are multiple events to enjoy. The Dutch John Freedom Festival is one such event and it is happening before the 4th of July on Saturday, July 1st. What makes the festival extra...
Feasibility Study Complete Exploring Performing Arts Center In Uintah County
Now the real work begins as the exploration of a space for all art forms, education, entertainment, and events continues. In late 2022, a group of locals, all passionate about the arts, formed a non-profit to raise money to conduct a feasibility study for a center to...