One of the joys of summer is the opportunity to make memories, especially at beautiful fishing holes. The Division of Wildlife Resources apparently agrees because they have teamed up with Moon Lake Resort to celebrate 100 years of operation at Moon Lake, located north...
Month: June 2025
Preschool Moving Into New Central Cove Early Learning Center This Week
The littlest learners in Uintah School District will be the first to be taught in the new Central Cove Early Learning Center opening for the 2025-2026 school year. Construction on the new preschool, located on the USU property on Vernal Main Street, is substantially...
Sterling Fire 100% Contained
The Sterling Fire has reached 100 percent containment. Ashley National Forest provided updates on the wildfire, announcing this week that the fire has been declared controlled and reached that 100 percent mark. “Fire resources will remain vigilant, patrolling the area...
Uintah School Board Public Hearing Scheduled For Proposed Judgement Levy
A public hearing has been scheduled concerning a proposed judgment levy in Uintah School District to make up for a $390,482 dollar budget shortfall caused by a recent property tax appeal. “A large company in Uintah County successfully appealed the state’s tax...
Altamont Man Arrested On Abuse Of A Child With A Disability
An Altamont man was arrested last week after allegedly beating an Autistic 11-year-old boy. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Duchesne County deputies responded to a call but when they arrived at the Altamont address, the accused had left the residence and...
Women With Methamphetamine Arrested Following Traffic Stop
Two occupants of a vehicle traveling on Highway 40 in the Naples area were arrested last week after being pulled over on a traffic violation. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the driver identified herself as Taunilee Accuttoroop and the passenger as Tracy...
Rocky Mountain Power Message As Record Temperatures Heat Up
The afternoon heat today is expected to break daily high temperature records across the state. Rocky Mountain Power issued a message about the increasing seasonal temperatures. “More electricity is used by our customers during the summer season than at any other time...
Daggett County Event Season Ramping Up
Daggett County is well into their busy season with a full lineup of events. Today is the Daggett County Cow Country Junior Rodeo followed by Team Roping School this Friday and Saturday. The Flaming Gorge Ducks Unlimited Fishing Derby is also happening this Saturday...
Get Reading And Join The Competition: Community Versus Librarians
A competition is adding to the community involvement with the Summer Reading program at Uintah County Library. The challenge was issued by the librarians to see who could read more this summer, community members or the librarians. While the competition is close, it...
DUI Arrest Made Of Hit And Run Driver Who Tried To Evade Police
Officers eventually cornered and arrested a DUI driver in Uintah County that had initially been called in after running into a fence and then leaving the scene. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a call of a hit and run by a tan Chevrolet...










