The preliminary results for the Duchesne County 2022 Republican Primary Election report that 3,702 Republican ballots were cast for a voter turnout of 48.68 percent.
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Uintah County Preliminary Primary Election Results
The preliminary results for the Uintah County 2022 Republican Primary Election report that 6,095 Republican ballots were cast out of 12,915 registered Republican voters for a voter turnout of 47.19 percent.
Congressman Moore Appointed To House Budget Committee
Congressman Blake Moore announced his appointment to the House Budget Committee on Monday as the second highest ranking Republican member of the committee.
Suspect In Double Homicide Dies From Self Inflicted Injuries In Green River WY
The suspect in a double homicide that occurred in the late-night hours on June 23rd has died of self-inflicted injuries in Wyoming’s Sweetwater County. Officers with Green River Police had been dispatched to a disturbance where a subject had pointed a pistol at the reporting party.
Dinosaur National Monument Monitoring Lightning Caused Harpers Fire
A small fire in a remote area of Dinosaur National Monument took a turn for the worse over the weekend. According to the announcement, a fire started when a single tree was struck by lightning on the south side of Whirlpool Canyon on June 18th.
Man Enters Guilty Plea to Murder in Moffat County
A man plead guilty and was sentenced for murder in Moffat County Court Thursday, June 23rd. The case began in November 2020 when around 5:30pm on November 30th the Moffat County Sheriff’s office was notified that a man’s body had been found in a remote area of northwest Moffat County.
Ashley Regional Medical Warns About Heat Related Health Conditions
While heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, the fact is more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. Ashley Regional Medical reminds the public that it is important to take the proper precautions against becoming overheated especially during extreme heat.
Public Hearing Upcoming With Public Lands Committee In Duchesne County
The public is invited to a hearing during the Duchesne County Planning Commission meeting next week. A public hearing with the Public Lands Committee will be held at 5:00pm on July 6th in the County Commission Chambers.
New Moonshine Arch Access Now Open
The new access to the Moonshine Arch Trail is now open. According to the UDOT announcement, the new access has been moved further north to a straight section of Highway 191. This, along with the new turn lane, has increased safety for motorists.
Rainbow Family Of Living Light Gathering In Western Colorado
The Rainbow Family of Living Light is holding their annual gathering in western Colorado and local leaders are working to prepare. According to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement leaders have been meeting with local, state and federal partners since the Rainbow Family announced the location of this year’s annual gathering on June 14th.