Ashley National Forest is adding their own reminder for visitors of the Forest to always use caution around rivers and swollen streams as the runoff this year is higher than usual. Specifically, their message is to please monitor conditions before getting into the...

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Concerned About The New Utah Flag? Hearing Tonight At Uintah County Library
While Utah’s legislature adopted a new state flag during their 2023 session, a group of Utahns are continuing their efforts to see that the decision be returned to Utah citizens by having the matter added to the 2023 election ballot. As part of the initiative to...
Bureau of Reclamation Urges Caution While Recreating on Green River
If you’re planning to enjoy some time on the Green River this week and next please pay attention. The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region announced on Sunday that all are urged to use caution when recreating in or around the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam...
Uintah Basin Railway Environmental Concerns Debunked In Opinion Piece
The cries against the Uinta Basin Railway, particularly in Utah’s neighboring state of Colorado, have grown in volume as the Railway is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Prompted by information they say sorely misrepresents the Uinta Basin Railway, Executive...
Recent Bat Exposure At Dinosaur National Monument Prompts Message
A report that a recent visitor to Dinosaur National Monument experienced a bat exposure has TriCounty Health Department wanting to get in touch with those exposed. Their message to the exposed individuals is simply that “any bat acting unusually may be carrying the...
‘Drag Queen Story Hour Comes To Cattle Country’ Hits National News Site
The current topic of a Drag Story Hour soon happening in the Uintah Basin is part of a larger national topic and a former Newstalk KVEL news director has entered the arena of the often heated discussion. Lincoln Brown is a household name for many long term Uintah...
Search Ends For Possibly Crashed Airplane In Daggett County
The search for a possible airplane crash in Daggett County has ended for now. On Saturday evening, Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reported that a search and rescue operation was underway for a possible crash in the area of Bowden Draw. “The initial report was...
Irrigation Delayed After Failure On Piped Section Of Steinaker Service Canal
Irrigators on the lower part of the Steinaker Service Canal have had their water delayed due to an issue with the new pipe installed as part of the canal enclosure project. The latest construction phase of installing the large diameter pipe wrapped up this spring and...
Contract Approved For Uintah County Jail To Hold Federal Prisoners
After years of pursuing the option, Uintah County has approved a contract with the Department of Justice to hold federal prisoners at the Uintah County Jail through the United States Marshals Service. Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum presented the Department of...
Duchesne County Receives Multiple Recognitions At Library Conference
Two individual awards put a spotlight on Duchesne County during the 2023 Utah Library Association Conference held last week at the Davis Conference Center. Former Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Todd received the Special Services to Libraries Award due primarily to...