Dense fog created low visibility in eastern Utah over the weekend. Some areas of Uintah County were especially thick with fog all day Sunday. Uintah County Emergency Management shared that a Dense Fog Advisory had been put into effect sharing that visibility was less...
Month: December 2024
Donations Appreciated For Comfort Closet
Crusaders for Kindness are seeking help with a worthy cause. Donations are needed in order to restock the Comfort Closet with snacks at Uintah High School. The Comfort Closet has been available in the high school for over 3 years and the students who need items like...
New Fishing Regulations At Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Wyoming Fish and Game issued a press release this month with details on new fishing regulations at Flaming Gorge Reservoir: The Wyoming Game and Fish and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources have developed regulations to help reduce the number of small lake trout...
Vernal Theatre: Live Prepares To Share ‘Songs For A New World’
The January show coming up at Vernal Theatre Live is guaranteed to be a unique and entertaining night of talent. ‘Songs For A New World’ has a small cast of 4 performers that share stories of a multitude of characters all through powerful songs. It is the first...
Meth Found During Probation Check
New charges were filed last week against a Uintah County woman connected to a probation check last month. On November 27th, Kaydee Meacham was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine in her home during a home visit conducted by Adult Probation and Parole. Agents...
Thomas “TJ” James O’Brien
Funeral services for TJ O'Brien, age 45 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Saturday from 10:45am ~ 11:45am all at the...
Information Sought On Installation Of Climbing Bolts On Petroglyph Panel
The Vernal Field Office-Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for the public's assistance in identifying anyone involved in the installation of climbing bolts on the Pregnant Sheep Petroglyph Panel located between Bourdette Draw and Highway 40 near the Musket Shot...
Conviction Upheld In Duchesne County Roommate Murder Case
The conviction of a Duchesne County man has been upheld by the Utah Court of Appeals. Keith Nelson Broadwater was found Guilty by a jury in 2022 of 1st Degree Felony Murder and 1st Degree Felony Discharge of a Firearm for the shooting death of his roommate in 2021. He...
Utah Avalanche Center Reports Moderate Avalanche Danger In Uintas
The Utah Avalanche Center has issued an advisory to warn outdoor recreators that the avalanche danger is on the rise this week. On Christmas Eve, two men riding snowmobiles on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest were caught up in a large avalanche. One of the men...
Dinosaur National Monument Road Report
Dinosaur National Monument is open as usual and will only be closed on January 1st next week. Even then, the outdoor areas of the monument will remain open. Weather could cause a hiccup in plans as the snow closed at least one area on December 26th. Harpers Corner...










