While violations were up, incidents of illegally killing wildlife in Utah were down in 2023. The Division of Wildlife Resources reports that a total of 4,567 violations were issued in 2023, compared to 4,074 citations in 2022. The most common violation was individuals...
Month: January 2024
Colorado Woman Threatens Uintah Basin Congregation
A Colorado woman is facing charges after making serious threats to a Uintah Basin community. On January 7th, law enforcement responded to a call of threat of violence in the Neola area after a family member of a local resident threatened to drive her vehicle into a...
Magnolia Gagamoe Mauga Tivao
Funeral services for Magnolia Tivao, age 44 of Vernal, will be held Saturday January 13, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Saturday from 11:45am ~ 12:45pm. Military...
Noah David King
Graveside services for Noah David King, infant son of Tommy Faircloth & Nakota King, will be held January 12, 2024 at 3:00pm in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
New Coach Hired For Uintah High School Football
After a broad search, Uintah High School has a new head football coach. Fransisco Llanos was selected after a search that brought a pool of candidates from across the country. Llanos played Division I football at the University of Southern Mississippi and eventually...
Winter Conditions And Snow Squall Create Snow Pack Conditions Through Region
The winter storm did its worst with snow packed roads and slow travel conditions throughout much of the state on Wednesday but some areas had it much worse. National Weather Service shared that the cold front passing through Utah and southwest Wyoming brought snow...
Future Outdoorsmen Expo Coming To Western Park
An RV show has taken on new life as plans come together for next month at the Western Park in Vernal. The Future Outdoorsman Expo will feature a fun and unique experience as a massive fishing pond will be placed inside the arena that will be stocked with 500 bluegill...
Neurodivergent Support Group For Parents
Life can be challenging at times and sometimes it helps to have the support and listening ear of those who have been through similar challenges. Tonight is one such opportunity for local families that have neurodivergent family members with the Neurodivergent Support...
Jail Inmate Wreaks Havoc On Jail Property
A Uintah County Jail inmate has not handled his situation well this month as he faces new felony charges associated with causing damage to the jail over multiple occasions on multiple days. 35-year-old Cort Warren first added to his charges on January 7th when he...
UDOT Warns Of Potential Snow Squalls/Heavy Road Snow Across Region
UDOT has issued a Road Weather Alert in effect Wednesday through Thursday morning for much of Utah. Sections of Highway 40 in West Duchesne County and into Wasatch County through the area of Strawberry Reservoir and Daniels Summit are expected to get the worst of it,...










