Uintah County Emergency Management is inviting the public to provide some first hand knowledge. The Utah Division of Emergency Management is in the process of updating their State Hazard Mitigation Plan and they want to hear from the public. The announcement shares...
Month: July 2023
Flaming Gorge Dam Osprey Watch This Saturday
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be holding their annual Osprey Watch this weekend. This activity allows the public a chance to witness some of America’s best flying anglers in action. Sometimes called fish hawks or sea hawks, they are unique birds of prey...
Five Don’ts to Prevent Wildfires
While the area has enjoyed a great level of moisture, it might lead to some potentially dangerous fire conditions. The grass, bushes and weeds have grown large and green but as drier and hotter temperatures come in, everything will dry out, making the large growth...
Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo’s 2023 Legendary Cowboy
The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo 2023 Legendary Cowboy is Gary Goodrich. Gary proved to be a cowboy from a very young age, riding his first horse around the farm by age 4 and milking cows by age 6. It didn’t take long before he learned what fun roping was and he got into...
Blakely Megan Jenkins
Funeral services for Blakely Megan Jenkins, age 2 months, daughter of Garett Dee Jenkins and Emily Megan Reese, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. ...
Olen Graham
Funeral services for Olen Graham, age 73 of Vernal, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park with Military Honors.
Moon Lake Electric CEO Warns Of Energy Crisis
Moon Lake Electric CEO Yankton Johnson is urging the Biden administration to consider what an energy crisis would do to individuals. Simply put, as an electricity deficit increases, the cost of electricity will increase and the less fortunate will not be able to...
Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo Starts Thursday
It’s time for the greatest show on dirt! The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo at Uintah County’s Western Park runs July 6th, 7th, and 8th. The rodeo was highlighted at a Vernal City Council meeting this spring where Vice President Carson Young highlighted the success of the...
Mormon Crickets Swarms Moving Into Uintah County
Farms, roads, and even towns in the region are being invaded by swarms of crickets. The crickets are often called Mormon Crickets, referring to the incident during which Mormon settlers encountered the insects and seagulls consumed the pests. They just crawl and hop...
DWR Tips For River Fishing This Summer
The Division of Wildlife Resources has tips for fishing rivers and streams. If you want to fish a moderate-sized stream, here are a few good options: The East Fork of the Sevier River, Duchesne River, Logan River and Blacksmith Fork River. Moderate-sized streams...










