Heavy Rains In Forecast Means Continued Threat Of Flooding
The weekend was a wet one throughout the region leading to flooding and increased risk of washouts. That risk continues today as showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast.
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McCoy Flats Campground Grand Opening This Thursday
The grand opening of the McCoy Flats Campground is happening this week and the public is invited. The campground will include 23 sites, as well as restrooms, picnic tables, and shade structures.
BLM Approves Waterline Amendment, Herbicide Treatments
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has made several approvals in Uintah County concerning the Remington Lay Flat Waterline Amendment and the Pelican Reservoir Eurasian Milfoil Treatment project.
Dollar Tree Cashier In Rock Springs Charged After Pepper Spraying Customer
A Dollar Tree cashier in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is facing a battery charge after pepper-spraying her father’s girlfriend during a confrontation in the store. The cashier has received a criminal summons.
Fatal Crash On Highway 40 MP 82 In Duchesne County
On August 28th, 2026, at approximately 02:12 PM, a Black 2003 Peterbilt Semi Truck was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 when it drifted off the road and struck the guardrail. The driver overcorrected, striking a KIA head-on.
Vernal Breaks Guinness World Record
Friday’s attempt in Vernal to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs was a success. The record to beat was 682 and the new record set in Vernal on Friday is 804 dinosaurs.
Kidnapping And Robbery Charges Filed Against Uintah County Man
A man has been charged with kidnapping and robbery in Uintah County. It started when he showed up uninvited to his ex-girlfriend’s place of work after she had recently blocked him from all communication.
Man Facing 1st Degree Felony Rape Charge In Duchesne County
A man has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Rape in Duchesne County for an incident that allegedly took place this week. Police received a Child Abuse and Neglect Report involving an allegation of sexual abuse of a child.
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested And Charged In Duchesne County
A repeat DUI offender has allegedly been caught at it again. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received multiple reports of a yellow Dodge pickup swerving all over the road.
Northwest Colorado SWAT Responds To Barricaded Suspect
On the morning of August 22nd, Craig Police responded to an address in Craig to contact a male party wanted on a felony domestic violence warrant for a recent incident.
UHS Athletics Hall Of Fame To Induct Trailblazing Athlete
A trailblazing athlete will be inducted into the Uintah High School Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony before the Uintah homecoming football game on September 11th at Coach Belcher Stadium.
Town Of Rangely Announces Increase In Flow Of White River
The Town of Rangely has some positive water news: the flow of the White River has increased. The Town recently had to move to Stage 3 Water Restrictions so any positive water news is worth celebrating.