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Uintah County Man Arrested On Aggravated Assault And Reckless Driving
A man was arrested last week after an alleged domestic assault at his home in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to the home and spoke with the victim and multiple witnesses, stating that the assault occurred after Jesse...
Ute Indian Tribe Labels Colorado House Bill “Cultural And Historical Genocide”
A press release issued from the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation condemns a bill working through Colorado’s state legislature. Colorado House Bill 25-1163 passed in the House, which intensified the Tribe’s efforts to contest “the bill based on its...
DWR Announces Funding Award To Benefit Native Species Populations
The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that about 30 projects have received funding by the Species Protection Account. Programs and recovery efforts will use the funds to help Utah species in northeastern Utah and beyond including the Utah prairie dog, June...
Daggett County Commission Announces Event Calendar
Summer events and rodeos are the bread and butter of Daggett County and the Commissioners are ready to kick off this busy season. “With the arrival of May, Daggett County eagerly anticipates a vibrant summer filled with an array of engaging activities,” shares the...
“Jump the Moon” Traveling Exhibit At Uintah County Heritage Museum
Some very special artwork is on display at the Uintah County Heritage Museum. “Jump the Moon” is a traveling exhibit through the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Some of the favorite pieces are by Jump the Moon founder Michael J. Bingham. “A life-threatening...
Duchesne County Man Charged In 2023 Murder Of Wife Found Incompetent To Stand Trial
The trial of a Duchesne County man charged in the 2023 murder of his wife has been delayed as his most recent review has found him to be incompetent. In the fall of 2023, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared that they had responded to the Arcadia area of...
Woman Charged With Felony Drug Distribution In Uintah County
A woman is facing drug charges, including a felony distribution charge, in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 42-year-old Shantele Marie Christofferson was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for an equipment violation in April....
NEPA Process For Daggett County Multi-Use Trail Project
The process continues for the environmental assessment of a proposed Daggett County project. The proposed SR-43 Multi-Use Trail Project aims to construct a 10-foot-wide asphalt paved trail along SR-43 and then along Stateline Road and Airport Road. “The trail runs...
Anglers Encouraged To Harvest Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced that annual fish stocking at Flaming Gorge will begin mid-May and continue through mid-June and this event offers a prime opportunity for anglers to target lake trout under 28 inches. “Lake trout can significantly...










