Uintah Special Service District 1 reports that in recent weeks there has been an unusually high number of water line breaks and irrigation leaks throughout their park system. Current breaks have happened at Naples, Independence, Lapoint, Serenity, Ballard, Ashley...
Some of the largest herds of mountain goats in the state are located in the Uinta Mountains and if you’re hiking in their neck of the woods, the fact is you may encounter one. If you encounter a mountain goat while hiking or backpacking, here are some tips from the...
Lightning strikes caused small wildfires throughout northeastern Utah on Wednesday, July 8. According to the Utah Fire Info website, the Goslin Mountain Fire was reported at 10am in Daggett County north of Dutch John at 2 acres. The Wesley Fire was reported at 1:54pm...
On July 6th, Uintah Basin Healthcare issued a message to the Daggett County community, announcing that this fall they will no longer be providing clinical services within Daggett County. The Daggett County Commission released an RFQ seeking interested parties to...
Hummingbirds are currently migrating through Utah and a group of wildlife and forest officials are providing an event in northeastern Utah for a close up look at these fascinating birds. The Division of Wildlife Resources has partnered with Ashley and Dixie Forest...
The community caught a glimpse of the talented cast of this year’s Outlaw Trail Theater production during the 4th of July parade in Vernal, sparking excitement for the ‘Prince of Egypt’ opening this month. Putting together a production of Broadway under the stars is...
The Duchesne Fire Department is urging the public to make safety a top priority. This week, Duchesne Fire provided information on lightning safety and what to watch for. “No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!” shares the message. “If you hear...
A young man from Duchesne County has made the community proud with his national success in bull riding. Billy Lewis won the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma, last month making him the Junior High Bull Riding World Champion as a 14-year-old. Billy...
A challenge to complete 1,776 hours of service as a community before America’s 250th birthday on July 4th was accomplished and exceeded. UBTech President Aaron Weight issued the invitation to the community in March which was inspired by the signing of the Declaration...
The Bureau of Reclamation provided an update on Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Monday, July 6th. Their announcement shared that as of the end of the day on July 5th, Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6014.79 feet, which amounts to 75 percent of live storage...