Duchesne County Sheriff Travis Tucker has a message and invitation for parents and guardians of special needs children. The letter states, “The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office seeks your assistance in fostering a safer and more supportive environment for children in...
Hunters are being asked to learn or relearn the basic rules of the Forest ahead of hunting season. Ashley National Forest has asked hunters to “please ensure that you have a safe backstop behind your target” and to remember that shooting firearms or archery equipment...
Larry Peterson purchased Basin Rentals in 1984 from Norman Kitchen. It was located on Hwy 40 where Fossil RV is now. His son Craig Peterson started working with his dad Larry when he was 18 years old. They moved to a new location where Basin Appliance is located and...
Carson's involvement with Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo began as a 6-year-old in the Mutton Busting and continued as a teenager by assisting the judges during the rough stock events and barrel racing. Carson joined the rodeo committee and board of directors in 2016...
2023 has delivered some really great meteor showers but the best could easily be the Perseid Meteor Shower. Unlike last year, which had diminished views due to a bright moon, this year has a peak exactly halfway between two full moons. This means that the Perseids...
Over 41 million people aged five or older speak Spanish at home with estimates ranging to over 50 million when you include native speakers, heritage language speakers, and second-language speakers. If you have had the desire to learn Spanish, the Uintah County Library...
The threat from Harmful Algal Blooms is present in at least three waterbodies in northeastern Utah. A Harmful Algal Bloom means that algae is in the water that may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. TriCounty Health Department has...
The Ute girls volleyball team started their season last Thursday traveling to Cyprus to take on the Lady Pirates. Cassie Halverson was named player of the game with Brinlee Grippin and Lindsey Stewart contributing some keys plays, as the Utes easily handled the Lady...
The Uintah girls soccer team traveled to Salem Hills last Thursday. McKenzie White scored two goals and Desi Bolton one, but the undefeated Lady SkyHawks manged one more goal, beating the Utes 4-3. The Utes travel to Waterford and St. Joseph Wednesday and Thursday...
The Ute boys football team kicked off the season last Friday night hosting the tough Duchesne Eagles. The Utes took the early lead on a Dauthan Flores Field Goal, but the Eagles responded in the second quarter with two touchdowns. At the close of the first half the...