A teen that went missing in the Uinta Mountains on August 7th was found safe after being missing for over 24 hours. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue immediately responded to the call of the disappearance that came in at approximately 11:18am...
A wildfire in Moffat County has closed an area on Dinosaur National Monument. The Twelve Fire was reported on August 6th at approximately 3:00pm and is burning in Moffat County between Elk Springs and the Deer Lodge Park Road. BLM Colorado Fire reported on Thursday...
Winds have unfortunately continued to increase fire behavior in Rio Blanco County near Meeker, Colorado. Still, crews report that work on the Elk Fire is progressing and firefighters are strengthening lines. Activity on the west side of the fire was starting to pick...
Duchesne County has joined the counties in the state that have reported a mosquito pool positive for West Nile Virus. As of the latest report dated August 2nd, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services reports 1 positive pool in Duchesne County and 6 in Uintah...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions now apply to Ashley National Forest in order to reduce the potential for human-caused fires. The following acts are prohibited: No open fires of any kind except within established facilities in improved campgrounds or day-use areas on public...
Wildlife and health officials have shared an important reminder on a threat that recently resulted in the loss of a family pet in Vernal. A pet cat found a bat and brought it to its owner. The owner immediately contacted officials and the bat was safely retrieved and...
Big talent, a big crowd, and amazing energy made Thursday’s finale for the 22nd annual Alive After 5 singing competition an entertaining success. The final 4 performed ‘Songs from Movies’ as last night’s theme and then the crowd and judges cast their votes. Johnny...
Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion provided an update to the Vernal City Council on Wednesday regarding the Lamplighter property and upcoming public engagement opportunities. In February of this year, Vernal City announced the successful negotiation to purchase the...
Significant growth occurred on Wednesday on the Elk and Lee Fires near Meeker, Colorado. The Wednesday morning report listed the Elk Fire at 8,304 acres and the Lee Fire at 22,497 acres with 0% containment. The resources (which included 7 aircraft, 9 engines, 7 hand...
Ashley National Forest has announced that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will go into effect on Friday after experiencing two wildfires in just five days. Fire crews responded to the Hicks Park Fire on August 1st and the Davis Hollow Fire on August 5th. The Hicks Fork Fire...