Getting the up close and personal experience with hot air balloons is just a service opportunity away. The Dinah “SOAR” Days Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled August 25th through the 27th in Vernal and volunteers are needed. Each hot air balloon pilot needs a crew...
Month: August 2023
Beware Of Online Scammers
Vernal City is the latest to warn of the never ending risk of scammers online looking for new ways to get your information. So what kind of scams are out there? Well don’t hold your breath because the list is long and growing every day. Among the most common are gift...
DWR Encourages Safety As Utah’s Fall Hunts Begin This Month
The Division of Wildlife Resources is encouraging all hunters to make safety a top priority for this fall’s hunting season. The first big game hunts begin August 19th with the archery hunts. Before placing a portable tree stand in a tree, be sure to check the stand’s...
Duchesne County Projects Update
The Duchesne County Commission selected a bidder on a remodel project of the Duchesne County South building. Green River Construction bid $4.8 million dollars while BHI bid $3.7 million dollars. After reviewing the bids to ensure all required documents were received,...
‘Tough As Nellee’ Benefit Concert This Friday For Local Girl With Cancer
A local girl known for being sweet as can be and always with a smile on her face hasreceived the most devastating news. She has a rare form of cancer that will requireaggressive treatment. Nellee Bell is 11-years-old and during a fun summer of crafting,wakeboarding,...
Forest Service Offering Multiple Flaming Gorge Programs This Month
The Forest Service is making Ashley National Forest the place to be with multipleFlaming Gorge programs being offered this month. The Ashley National Forest HeritageTeam is making a presentation on the evening of August 18th at the LucerneCampground Loop C. Come view...
Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex Drawing People From Far And Wide
The Buckskin Hills Recreation Complex in Uintah County has had a very busy summerwith a variety of events drawing people to the area. The Uintah County Commissionenjoyed a report of events during their Commission meeting last week and expressedtheir gratitude for the...
‘Stars Stripes Summer Nights’ At The Duchesne County Fair
It’s time for ‘Stars, Stripes, Summer Nights’ at the Duchesne County Fair this week inDuchesne City. The 4-H, FFA, and Open Livestock Show starts today with marketlivestock weigh-in. Knowledge, testing, and showmanship are Tuesday and Wednesdaywith the Awards Ceremony...
Wyoming Man Changes Plea To Guilty In Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old
A Wyoming man that previously pleaded Not Guilty to charges, including DUI and acount of Aggravated Homicide by Vehicle, has changed his plea to Guilty. In June of2022, Jaquan Tavion Lyons-Smith attended a bonfire off US 191 south of Rock Springs.While he arrived...
Congressman John Curtis Radio Interview Today; Vernal Open House Wednesday
Representative John Curtis, Congressman for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, isproviding an update and opportunity for Uintah Basin residents to reach out to him andhis staff. On Wednesday, August 9th, Representative Curtis and his staff will be at theUBTech Campus...










