Technically, today is the last day to enjoy fireworks as part of Utah’s Pioneer Day holiday but just a heads up, there are fire restrictions in some areas of the state. State fire management officers announced that Daggett County is among other Counties with fire...
Month: July 2023
Mustang Ridge Campground And Boat Ramp Reopened Following Fire
The Mustang Ridge Campground and boat ramp reopened for public use over the weekend after great progress had been made on the Sunny Cove Fire. Crews continued to monitor the fire through the weekend and caution was still urged even as the public was allowed to return....
Pioneer Day Crowd Turns Out For Old Time Fun At DUP Museum In Vernal
A crowd turned out for some old time fun at the Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum in Vernal on Monday. A growing tradition for locals is to walk over to the museum following the Pioneer Day parade on Vernal’s Main Street. Stephanie Howard, DUP Secretary...
Duchesne Eagles Football Projected as Top Team in 1A North
The year saw some realignments to almost every classification in Utah high school football. Deseret News has provided predictions for the upcoming season and a Uintah Basin team received top praise. Last year's 1A champions, Layton Christian, has been moved to 2A...
Local Girls Donate to Uintah Basin Healthcare
Small things can inspire in big ways and Uintah Basin Healthcare has shared appreciation for a pair who are doing just that. Two caring girls, Caydance and Kayzlee, donated over 50 stuffed animals for kids that will be receiving care through Uintah Basin Healthcare....
Monument Fire Burning in the Book Cliffs
The Monument Fire burning in the Book Cliffs in Uintah County is 40 percent contained as of Monday night. According to Utah Fire Info, the fire remained at 82 acres as no change in acreage was reported on Monday. “Firefighters found pockets of heat near their lines...
Emery Grace LaVerne
Funeral services for Emery Grace LaVerne, infant daughter of Kyle & Teasha LaVerne, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, July 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Cynthia Center in Roosevelt. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Cremation...
Leon David Gillman
Funeral Services for Leon David Gillman, age 85 of Pleasant Valley, husband of Karolyn Swenson Gillman, will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Myton Ward Chapel at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will be held that morning from 11:30 - 12:45. Burial will be in the...
Anglers Urged To Target Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge After Kokanee Limit
High temperatures in the air and water have the Wyoming Game and Fish Department worried. In an announcement this week, fish management staff shared that anglers fishing for kokanee during the summer months are encouraged to stop fishing for kokanee once they catch...
UBTech Breaks Records At National SkillsUSA Competition
It was another record breaking year for UBTech students at the National SkillsUSA competition. Iowa Tanklines covered the cost of the travel for the 13 state gold medalist students that made it to the national competition. Since 2017, UBTech has produced national...










