Utah Mammoth Hockey Stops In Vernal For Mammoth Week
Vernal’s Western Park Ice Rink was stop number 4 out of 7 stops across the state for Mammoth hockey week where local fans got to have fun with hockey activities and photo opportunities last night.
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Duchesne County Man Charged With Burglary, Kidnapping, And Assault
A Duchesne County man is facing felony charges for actions that allegedly took place on Sunday, August 30th. The man is charged with felony Burglary of a Dwelling, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Assault.
Uintah Basin Schools Part Of Utah 2034 Champion Schools Education Program
The Olympics are coming to Utah in 2034 and Utah’s Olympic organizing committee announced this week the launch of Utah 2034 Champion Schools with 2 Uintah Basin schools on the launch list.
TriCounty Health: Uintah Basin Community Rallies To Protect Schools
TriCounty Health Department has issued a thank you and update on Measles immunity in northeastern Utah. Multiple schools achieved over 95% adequate immunization.
Myton Residents Increasing Ordinance Enforcement
Myton City is enforcing an Ordinance so things like boats, trailers, dumpsters, etc. cannot be stored within 10 feet of the travel surface of the road for more than 72 continuous hours.
Town Of Rangely Announces Return To Stage 2 Water Restrictions
The Town of Rangely, Colorado, announced on Tuesday that Stage 3 Water Restrictions have been lifted. Outdoor watering with potable water is once again permitted three days per week.
BLM Approves Drill Permits In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced its approval of two drill permits in Uintah County, authorizing applicant Koda Uinta, LLC to directionally drill gas wells from the Tungsten Well Pad.
Remembering The Wright Family Following Tragic Crash
The family has shared the names of the individuals whose lives were tragically lost in Friday’s crash on Highway 40. Rick and Heather Wright and their son Jackson will be remembered and missed.
Uintah County Commission Considering Eminent Domain Proceedings In Ashley Gorge
The Uintah County Commission announced on Monday that they are considering a Resolution that would authorize and approve eminent domain proceedings on land owned in the Ashley Gorge.
Fort Duchesne Man Sentenced After Supplying Fentanyl That Killed Woman
A Uintah County man was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison after distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another individual. 50-year-old Jerod Arthur Young, of Fort Duchesne, pleaded guilty on March 26, 2026.
Stay Bear Aware As Bear Encounters Have Doubled
Extreme drought conditions are a factor in the increase in bear incidents that have required assistance from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The number of bear incidents has doubled from last year.
Storms Damage Duchesne City Cemetery, Including Gravesites
Areas of the Duchesne City Cemetery have suffered damage caused by the weekend’s heavy rain. The damage caused by the heavy rainfall and flooding includes some gravesites.