An Ogden man had a harrowing experience in the Uinta Mountains on July 20th but thankfully survived to tell the tale. Jake Schmitt was enjoying time on the mountain with his dog Buddy when the side-by-side they were traveling in lost control and rolled off a cliff....
While the John Wesley Powell River Fest isn’t happening this summer, a popular aspect of the event will still happen this week. The Paddle Pond will still be created next to the Scout office by the Uintah County Library. The pond will be filled and ready for paddlers...
Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox made a visit to the Uintah Basin this week stopping first in Vernal. On Monday, Governor Cox enjoyed a walking tour of downtown Vernal with Mayor Doug Hammond, City Manager Quinn Bennion, and other local officials. “We welcomed Governor Cox...
A man on parole led officers on a chase before midnight on July 23rd but was eventually caught. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to assist the FBI on a chase going through Neola and heading south on SR121 towards Roosevelt. An officer...
Scammers lean heavily on inducing fear in their victims and Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to not fall for their tricks. Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that they have received reports of individuals falsely claiming to be...
Congressman Dr. Mike Kennedy is spending some time with constituents in northeastern Utah this week. First, Congressman Kennedy will host a Town Hall in Dutch John today at 4pm. Tomorrow, July 30th, he is scheduled for an interview on Newstalk 104.5 FM AM920 at 6:00pm...
Have you had a positive experience with a nurse at Ashley Regional Medical Center? Beginning August 1st, patients, families and colleagues may nominate an extraordinary nurse through written nomination forms available at the hospital or through an online nomination...
Ready or not, it's time to think about back to school preparations. Duchesne County School District announced this week that the DCSD Online Registration System is now open though it is important to note that class lists and schedules are not finalized at this time...
A Fort Duchesne woman is facing charges after being pulled over for speeding on July 23rd. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the officer could smell marijuana while approaching the vehicle. The officer asked about the smell and the driver stated that she was...
Funeral services for Kirk Larsen, age 81, formerly of Pleasant Valley, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM, in the Myton Ward Building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,75 E Main Street, Myton, where Kirk was a loyal member for over...