Plans have been announced for the 6th annual Duchesne City Christmas Festival. The event will take place this year on December 2nd with the theme being ‘Home For Christmas’. This special event is thanks to the dedication of a Duchesne City resident who adores the...
Month: November 2023
Uintah Fire District Director Receives UASD Award
A local leader who has spent his career dedicated to public safety was recently recognized. The 2023 Utah Association of Special Districts annual convention was held last week in Layton. Each year, the UASD accepts nominations for a Distinguished Board Member and a...
Construction On 500 North In Vernal To Get Underway in 2024
Construction on 500 North in Vernal City from Vernal Avenue to 500 East is movingforward. A bid was accepted firming up plans for work to happen in the spring andsummer of 2024. Vernal City obtained grant funds four years ago for improvements on500 North from Vernal...
Daggett County Projects Update
The Daggett County Commission recently provided an update in addition to the ShootingComplex news already reported. In October, the Daggett County Commission beganworking with the Forest Service on the proposed Ski Resort. “An updated feasibility planand 10% master...
1st Annual Jolly Jog To Close Out Successful Uintah Recreation Race Season
2024 has been an epic year of races locally thanks to Uintah Recreation. At least 3 newraces were added to their race lineup and program coordinator Amber Hadlock has sharedthat this year has seen record numbers of participants and positive feedback. All goodthings...
DWR: Tiger Muskies Stocking Successful In Uinta Mountains
The DWR has found a successful method of stocking tiger muskies in the state, includingpopular spots in the Uinta Mountains. For many years, the Utah Division of WildlifeResources hatcheries were frustrating trying to produce and raise tiger muskies as theyattempted...
Commissioner Norton On Tax Increase Public Hearing Turnout
The public hearing concerning the proposed property tax increase in Uintah County waslikely a lot to take in for the County Commissioners who are responsible for setting andapproving the coming year’s budget before the end of the year. Every person that wantedto give...
Daggett County Man Arrested For Alleged Rape
A Daggett County man was arrested this week for a rape reported to the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office. The officers received the report on the same day that the alleged crime was committed but the accused had left the area before officers could make contact. On...
Ute Tribe Files Complaint After Members Hit By Fraudulent Insurance Scheme
The Ute Indian Tribe has filed a complaint with the Utah Department of Insurance after tribal members were targeted by a fraudulent life insurance scheme. According to the Tribe’s press release, tribal members have been paying on their policies for years, or even...
BLM Conducting Prescribed Burns North Of Dutch John
The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to conduct slash pile prescribed burns on lands 10 miles north of Dutch John. The Iron Mountain Fuels Treatment project will take place this fall and winter with burning contingent upon fuel moisture and weather...










