The logging company responsible for starting the Yellow Lake Fire is set to pay a fine. Late last year, the U.S. Forest Service released the results of the investigation of the Yellow Lake Fire that started September 28th and burned 33,173 acres. The conclusion was...
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DWR: Important Dates
Enthusiastic hunters in Utah, pay attention. The Division of Wildlife Resources has released a list of important dates to get on the calendar. February 18th is the last day to apply for limited-entry bear hunts. March 20th through April 24th is the window to apply for...
No Injuries In Semi Versus Train Collision On Highway 191
Slick roads were a likely factor in a semi versus train collision on Highway 191 on Thursday near Mile Marker 230. According to Utah Highway Patrol, it happened at about 4:30pm. “A semi came up to the tracks and got caught under the crossing arms,” shares Sgt. Cameron...
Uintah Boys Wrestling Wins 5th Consecutive State Title
The Uintah Boys Wrestling team secured their 5th consecutive state title this week at the state competition in Orem. The team dominated with 362 team points over the 2nd place Timpanogos High School with 171 points. Individual titles were awarded to Maddax Hacking,...
Community Welcome To Free Freshly Caught Lake Trout During Mack Attack
If you’d like some freshly caught lake trout without putting in the work, the perfect opportunity is happening this weekend. Wyoming Game and Fish will be collecting lake trout donations from the Mack Attack fishing derby participants and will be giving them to anyone...
DWR: Please Report Any Groups of 5 Or More Dead Birds, Avian Influenza Virus
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza has been spreading in wild birds in Utah since November 2024. The current outbreak has been ongoing in the U.S. since 2022, but typically spreads more during the spring and...
Curtis Calls For Streamlined Approvals Of Carbon Management Technologies
Senator Curtis continues to push for less regulations and more common sense when it comes to energy security and independence. During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on February 12th, Curtis highlighted the promising role carbon capture...
Donations Needed For 6th Annual Prom Drive Collection
Donations are appreciated and needed for an annual event aimed at helping local teens make memories while on a budget. The 6th annual prom attire drive is requesting donations of prom dresses, suits, and accessories which will provide the opportunity for local teens...
Woman Arrested Gave THC Vape Pen To Teen To Hide From Officer
A traffic stop on February 8th ended in arrest after the driver gave a teenage passenger a THC vape pen to hold so she wouldn’t get in trouble for it. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the driver was speeding and observed to have expired registration...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Vernal City Road Closure Today
Vernal City has announced a TRAFFIC ALERT for today, February 12th. The announcement states, “On the morning of February 12th, 2025, starting at 9:00 AM and lasting until early afternoon, there will be a temporary road closure affecting traffic flow in Vernal....










