Utah Highway Patrol has released the identity of the man who was killed in an accidenton Sunday on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir. A snowmobile driver attempted tocross Highway 40 but made contact with the rear trailer of a semi and sustained fatalinjuries and...
Month: January 2024
Basin Residents Asked To Be On Lookout For Kentucky Man
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has asked that the public be on the lookout for aKentucky man whose vehicle has been seen in Duchesne County. 35-year-old JustinCoursey was last known to be driving a 2015 Gray Jeep Compass and was last seen inReidland, Kentucky....
Flaming Gorge Fishery Updates And DWR 2024 Work Plans Meeting In Vernal
The Flaming Gorge Fishery is a treasure to many locals and the fact that it is struggling inrecent years has become a major concern to local anglers and stakeholders. An update onthe Flaming Gorge Fishery is on the agenda for a wildlife meeting next month in Vernaland...
Man Held On No Bail For Alleged Rape At Duchesne County Senior Center
A Duchesne County man is being held on no bail after being charged with 1st DegreeFelony Rape. Court documents state that 49-year-old Bryan Keith Dumas was arrestedafter the victim reported the alleged assault to police and an investigation took place. Theassault...
Nellee Ann Bell
Funeral services for Nellee Ann Bell, age 11, the daughter of Heath and Megan Bell, will be held Saturday January 20, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Ashley LDS Stake Center (475 West 100 South). Viewing and Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~...
Details On Fatal Semi/Snowmobile Accident On Strawberry Reservoir
Travel near Strawberry Reservoir was especially dangerous over the weekend withweather conditions contributing to a fatal accident on Sunday. According to UtahHighway Patrol, on Sunday at about 8:40pm, there was a group of snowmobilers in theChicken Creek parking area...
Man Missing On Western Colorado Slope Found Deceased
A third man reported missing on the Western Colorado Slope in a matter of weeks wasfound deceased on Friday, January 12th. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office shares thattheir Search and Rescue team and a dog from Search and Rescue Dogs of the UnitedStates (SARDUS)...
Ashley Regional Representatives Present On Medical Detox, StepOne Service
Representatives from Ashley Regional Medical Center recently presented to the VernalChamber of Commerce about their efforts to treat addiction locally. Ashley RegionalCEO Bill Southwick shared that the opioid epidemic continues to increase in severity andAshley...
Release Today Of Local Author KB Benson’s ‘Reign Of Darkness’
For fans of local author KB Benson, today is much more than a freezing JanuaryTuesday. It is the day they get to dive back into the world of Benson’s ‘The FallenKingdoms’ series with the release of Book 2, Reign of Darkness. “I am so excited tofinally have this book...
Red Fleet State Park Makes List Of Top 10 Underrated State Parks
It’s no surprise for locals but an online travel publication is spreading the word thatUintah County has one of Utah’s best kept secrets. ‘The Travel’ magazine has listed RedFleet State Park as one of the ‘10 Underrated State Parks To Visit This Year’ across...









