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Roosevelt Police Sergeant Named 2025 CIT Officer of the Year

Roosevelt Police Sergeant Named 2025 CIT Officer of the Year

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local was recognized at the 2025 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Utah Conference and Awards luncheon on June 11th in Salt Lake City. Roosevelt Police Sergeant Morant A. Harrison received the 2025 CIT Officer of the Year award for the State of Utah in June. “Sergeant Harrison was nominated by his peers for his compassionate […]

Ashley National Forest Warns Of High Fire Danger

Ashley National Forest Warns Of High Fire Danger

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Fire Danger Alert has been issued locally. Ashley National Forest announced that the local forest area has entered very high fire danger. “While the Forest has not implemented fire restrictions at this time, many of the surrounding areas have,” shares the announcement. “If you build a campfire, do not leave it unattended. Remember to […]

30-Day Comment Period Open For Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex EA

30-Day Comment Period Open For Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex EA

Jul 1, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A 30-day comment period is now open for the Environmental Assessment of the proposed Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex. The announcement states that the “Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing to construct a new shooting range complex on land owned by Roosevelt City that consists of the following ranges: 1,000-yard rifle range; 200-yard rifle […]

One structure Lost In Hanna Fire In Duchesne County

One structure Lost In Hanna Fire In Duchesne County

Jun 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

One structure was lost in a wildfire that started on June 27th in Duchesne County. According to Utah Fire Info, the Hanna Fire is under investigation but was human caused. Initially the wildfire was being called the Tabiona Fire but it was soon changed because it is close to the town of Hanna. The structure […]

Local Sightings Prompt Reminder To Stay Bear Aware

Local Sightings Prompt Reminder To Stay Bear Aware

Jun 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

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 to avoid people,” shares DWR Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois. “When a bear […]

Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found Impaled

Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found Impaled

Jun 30, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

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 Sheriff’s Office, are investigating the homicide […]

Horse Draw Fire Closes 40 Miles Of Highway 40 In Western Moffat County

Horse Draw Fire Closes 40 Miles Of Highway 40 In Western Moffat County

Jun 27, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

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 milepost 25 on Highway 40. Unfavorable fire conditions caused the fire […]