The Division of Wildlife Resources has a clear message for those who may come across a deer fawn or elk calf that may appear to be abandoned: Don’t approach it. Watch it or take a photo of it from a distance, but don’t go near it. In almost every case, the young...

Kristin Forbis
Soldier Silhouette Installed By Large Flag Above Cemetery In Roosevelt City
The people of Roosevelt aren’t afraid to show their patriotism, this time with a special installation in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. In 2023, a massive 30 by 60 foot flag was raised over 120 feet in the air on the bluff next to Highway 40 and...
Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Gala And Awards Meeting
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual gala and business awards meeting last week at the Uintah Conference Center. This year’s business award winners were Market on Main, Dinoland Bowl, Burdick Materials, Vernal Urgent Care, BHI, Uintah Engineering &...
3rd Annual .22 Wild Bunch And 36th Annual .22 Josie Shoot Coming Up
Whether you’re an “Old Fogy”, “Codger”, or “Youngin”, it’s time to prepare for the .22 Wild Bunch Shoot and annual .22 Josie Shoot coming up the first Friday and Saturday in June. The mens Wild Bunch Shoot is a growing sensation. “In just a couple of years, we’ve...
Teachers Awarded $7,000 Checks As Part Of Incentive Program
Eleven teachers from elementary schools in the Uintah School District were awarded checks for $7,000 dollars after meeting the high criteria for a special state incentive program. The Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools incentive program was created in 2017 and...
Duchesne County 2025 General Plan Update Community Survey And Meeting
Duchesne County is seeking input as they work on the County’s 2025 General Plan. The General Plan is “a long-term policy document that serves as a blueprint for guiding the growth and development of a community. It establishes a vision for the future, reflecting the...
Ashley National Forest Sites Opening This Weekend
For those that love getting out in the forest we are approaching the most wonderful time of the year. Ashley National Forest announced this week that the Red Canyon Visitor Center and other interpretive sites on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District will soon open for the...
Road Construction At Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is sharing a heads up on road construction projects underway on and around the Monument. Work has begun on the Green River and Quarry Access Roads from the Utah SR-149 boundary to the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Visitors can expect speed limits...
Heavy Rain And Slick Roads Lead To Fatal Crash On Highway 6
A heavy rainstorm resulted in fatal conditions on Sunday afternoon. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, on May 18th, at approximately 2:00 PM, a gray Tesla was traveling westbound on US-6 near milepost 259 east of Price. “At that time, a heavy rainstorm was...
Uintah High Students Release Endangered Fish Raised In Hatchery Program
Students from Uintah High School joined with biologists from the Division of Wildlife Resources and other partners for an exciting event on Thursday within Dinosaur National Monument. The group met and released nearly 140 endangered razorback suckers into the Colorado...