Utah House District 67 representative Christine Watkins has announced that she will not seek reelection and will be running for local office instead. Representative Watkins district includes Duchesne, Carbon, and Emery counties where she will finish out the remainder...
A local photographer and his shot taken of sandhill crane on the Green River is featured on the cover of the 2026 “My Utah” Calendar as the winner of the Bank of Utah photo contest. This was winner Ty Draper’s first time entering a photo contest. “I enjoy photography...
With 2025 wrapping up, Uintah County has shared a snapshot of one of the offerings that was new to Uintah County this year. The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata welcomed its first guests and here’s the data collected for the pilot season: 628 climbers signed waivers; 105...
The slump after the holidays can be a real thing for many but Roosevelt City has an event aimed at battling those winter blues. The annual Winterfest has transformed over the years but it started thanks to a local dentist who wanted to see a winter activity in...
NHRA drag racing on a ¼ mile track is coming back to the state of Utah with an exciting project that broke ground on December 22nd on Blue Bench past the substation in Duchesne. Terry Henderson with Apex Racing Foundation welcomed the crowd that included local...
Among the many worthy efforts to help local families in need this season is Santa’s Angels led by the big hearted Matt and Alina Tate family. For over 20 years, the Tates have not only dressed up, but gone all out on becoming Santa and his helpers literally and...
Vernal PD is among the agencies sending a message to drivers about crosswalk laws. “Recently, throughout Utah, there have been multiple pedestrians struck by motor vehicles. These incidents are a serious reminder of why crosswalk laws exist—and why following them...
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Would you settle for a rainy one? A storm system is moving in but showers are what is expected in the valleys. Snow is expected in the mountains above 9000 feet with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 5pm on Christmas Eve...
Vernal PD made the following announcement on Tuesday: On September 4th, 2025, Vernal City Police officers responded to a local residence following a report of an unresponsive 3-year-old male. The child was transported to the emergency room and later flown to a Wasatch...
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Monday announcing a lawsuit against Colorado officials for “denying the Tribe equal access to their homelands where generations of Tribal families have accessed these forests.” The complaint alleges that Colorado...