The route for a unique mountain adventure activity called Via Ferrata is currently being installed on the Ashley Gorge in Uintah County. Once complete, it will be the first public Via Ferrata in the state of Utah. Uintah County Trails Coordinator Mike Cook shared with...
Month: May 2024
Public Comment Meeting Scheduled Regarding Lamplighter Inn Property
Vernal City is seeking public input as they consider the possibility of using grant funding to purchase the Lamplighter property on east Highway 40 for a downtown public space and park. The Vernal City Council wants to hear ideas regarding the revitalization options...
Vernal PD Issues Scam Alert: LEO Officers Will Not Demand Money For Bail
The intimidation factor of being contacted by a supposed law enforcement officer askingfor bail money may feel real but Vernal PD is urging locals not to fall for any such tactics.“We have received numerous complaints about scammers posing as local lawenforcement...
Moon Lake Executive Saves Life While In Washington D.C.
A Moon Lake Electric Executive has been highlighted by the National Rural ElectricCooperative Association after an encounter while in Washington D.C. in which he saveda stranger’s life. The NRECA shared on their website last week that one of Moon LakeElectric’s board...
New Jarvie Contact Station Grand Opening At Jarvie Fest This Weekend
A festival to celebrate the homesteading spirit and turn-of-the-century frontier life inBrown’s Park is happening this weekend and it will include the grand opening of a newcontact station for the historic venue. The John Jarvie Historic Ranch was settled in the19th...
Families Encouraged To Make Family Flag For Roosevelt Library Summer Reading
Family unity will be on display as part of the summer reading program at the RooseveltBranch Library this year. Families are invited to work together to create a family flag todisplay during a Parade of Families at the summer reading kick-off party next week. Theflags...
DWR: What To Do If You Encounter A Mountain Lion
The cougar population has been growing steadily in Utah and the Division of WildlifeResources has some tips to stay safe. Do not hike or jog alone. Maintain awareness incougar country while hiking or jogging and avoid using headphones that block out yoursurroundings....
Duchesne County Sheriff Asks Public For Help In Case Of Stolen ATV
Tips, including anonymous tips, are sought in a theft case in the region. The DuchesneCounty Sheriff’s Office made a public request on Tuesday asking for any informationregarding a missing ATV. “On May 24th, deputies were notified of a stolen ATV, aYamaha 660 Raptor,”...
Cody Rasmussen
Funeral services for Cody Rasmussen, age 47, of Roosevelt, the husband of Emily Rasmussen, and the son of Larry and Kitty Rasmussen, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center (1024 W Highway 40) in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing...
Angeline Evans
Funeral services for Angeline Lewis Evans, age 81, of Arcadia, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary...










