The Duchesne County School District is helping spread the word about training available for Utah teachers. The announcement shares that the Utah State Board of Education is offering a comprehensive learning experience of educators, administrators, and other K-12...
Month: March 2025
Backcountry Skier Killed In Uinta Mountains Avalanche
A man skiing alone in the backcountry of the Uinta Mountains was killed in an avalanche on Friday. According to law enforcement, Search and Rescue resources were immediately deployed at the report of a missing skier in the Hoyt Peak area and initiated a coordinated...
Moon Lake Electric Files To Surrender Uintah Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Register issued a Notice this week of a ‘Surrender of License’ application from Moon Lake Electric Association concerning the Uintah Hydroelectric Project. Located in Duchesne County near the town of Neola, the project diverts water from the Uinta River,...
UBTech Scholarship Partnership Announced
Another partnership has been announced that will help support the local workforce. UBTech shared a press release on Thursday, announcing that in celebration of their 50th anniversary in business, George T. Weldon Construction has established the Invest in the Best of...
Uintah School District Reports Increase In Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses
Uintah School District is calling on the community for help. “There's been an increase in drivers passing our school buses when their flashing stop sign is in use to help students safely get on or off the bus,” shares the announcement. “Last school year it happened a...
Reward Offered As Authorities Investigate Livestock Theft And Malicious Killings
Perhaps you’ve heard something, seen something suspicious, or maybe you actually know something related to the theft and killings of livestock. If so, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is asking that you contact their office. A $20,000 reward is being offered for...
Drug Deal At McCoy Flats Leads To Arrests
A drug deal at the McCoy Flats turnoff led to arrests this week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were watching a vehicle they suspected to have narcotics in the area of Dog Valley and another vehicle whose driver was suspected...
Duane Perry
Funeral services for Duane Perry, age 78 of Myton, the husband of Lawella Abegglen P)erry, will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Myton Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from...
Uintah County Citizen Charged With A Felony For Keeping Rental Car
A Uintah County resident has learned an important lesson on returning your rental vehicle. According to court documents, an individual rented a car on February 8th and signed a contract stating that the car would be returned by February 15th. On February 18th, when...
Trio Petroleum Update On Asphalt Ridge Project In Uintah County
Trio Petroleum issued a press release this week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project in Uintah County. Trio Petroleum currently owns a 2.25% working interest in 960 acres at Asphalt Ridge, and may acquire up to an additional 17.75% working interest in the same...










