There have been multiple local bear sightings and incidences of bears getting into camp sites. The DWR encourages all to get educated and stay Bear Aware. "Even though they're incredibly strong and surprisingly fast, black bears will typically do everything they can...
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged killer has been arrested. The FBI issued a press release on Friday, sharing that the FBI, along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Uintah County...
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged killer has been arrested. The FBI issued a press release on Friday, sharing that the FBI, along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Uintah County...
A wildfire that grew rapidly in western Moffat County closed 40 miles of Highway 40 in both directions on Thursday. Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shared that at approximately 1:49pm on June 26th, emergency services were notified of a wildland fire in the area of...
In a significant announcement for northeastern Utah and beyond, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced this week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. The USDA announcement stated that the 2001 Roadless Rule...
Homeless Services was a topic at the joint city/county meeting on Wednesday afternoon between elected officials from Vernal City and Uintah County, along with members of the public. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shared highlights from the discussion with Evans...
Uintah County has several exciting events coming up this summer. First is an Anniversary Reception celebrating 10 years of the Uintah Conference Center. Attendees are invited to tour the facility and help celebrate a decade of hosting unforgettable events. The...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been ordered in Utah and, as far as the upcoming Independence Day holiday, this means that fireworks are prohibited outside of city limits. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that this is about being safe and smart....
A Duchesne County woman on pre-trial probation with an ankle monitor was arrested this week on drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, it was found that 33-year-old Lenora Lu Christensen was going to areas that she is not allowed and on June 23rd...
The Division of Wildlife Resources office in Vernal has received several reports of black bears breaking into campsites and vandalizing trailers, tents, and trash areas. DWR Northeastern Region Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby is reminding all...