Wildfire damage to the usual winter feeding grounds for mule deer and elk has prompted a project to improve and create new range habitat. “Mule deer and elk are often found in locations such as Diamond Fork and Sheep Creek in the winter, escaping higher snowpack and...
Vernal PD reports that in the early morning hours of January 8th, Vernal City Police responded to a residence located at 126 North 500 East on a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the male suspect, 21-year-old Kaden Bell, had fled the...
At least one individual is facing felony motor vehicle theft charges after two people stole a car from a gas station in Duchesne County and it was all caught on camera. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, employees of Big G gas station in Fruitland informed...
A Uintah County man is facing charges after allegedly having a relationship with a minor. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 25-year-old Reymundo Rodriguez solicited, received, and viewed a nude photo from a 16-year-old via Snapchat and on a later occasion had...
A USU Uintah Basin lecturer has received recognition from USU statewide. John Barton has been a lecturer at USU Uintah Basin since 1988 and this year is named the USU Department of History’s Lecturer of the Year. Barton teaches courses in Utah, United States, and...
The Division of Wildlife Resources issued a press release sharing that a total of 1,007 wild animals and fish were illegally killed and investigated by Utah Division of Law Enforcement conservation officers in Utah in 2024, a slight decrease from the number illegally...
There’s been no shortage of public outcry and discussion online after the recent announcement that fees for the Uintah Recreation Center have increased. Uintah County provided a response on their Facebook page, stating that the Uintah Recreation Center is part of the...
Eagle Photo Cred: Taya Harper A bald eagle was struck on a Uintah County roadway during the busy morning commute on Tuesday morning. DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby reports that several calls came in as the bald eagle was seen on the road...
A man driving under the influence was arrested last week after an officer observed his vehicle swerving over the center line while traveling in Altamont. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, after being pulled over and when asked if he had been drinking, the...
A cosmic happening will be visible from our region early next week and the area Solar System Ambassador is spreading the word. On the evening of January 13th, the Moon will move in front of the Red Planet Mars blocking it from view for observers. According to NASA/JPL...