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Aggressive Bear Caught; Stay ‘Bear Aware’ When In The Outdoors

Aggressive Bear Caught; Stay ‘Bear Aware’ When In The Outdoors

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

With increased nuisance bear reports this year, Ashley National Forest has some positivenews. The aggressive bear that had been frequenting the Browne Lake GroupCampground on the Ashley National Forest has been caught. The Forest Service andDivision of Wildlife Resources worked together to catch the bear and the trap has nowbeen removed and the campground has […]

Another Fantastic Year Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

Another Fantastic Year Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Thursday night the annual Fishing With The Fox event culminated in prize drawingsduring the Alive After 5 finale at the Uintah County Library park. This year Long ParkReservoir, Moon Lake, and Paradise Park were each stocked with tagged fish with agrand prize destined to be awarded to one of the participants. That big winner wasannounced […]

BLM Conducting Fuels Reduction Treatment In Northeastern Utah

BLM Conducting Fuels Reduction Treatment In Northeastern Utah

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will begin implementing hazardousfuels reduction treatments on portions of Blue Mountain, Diamond Mountain, and theBookcliffs this month and continuing into early winter, weather permitting. “Thetreatments will use a combination of heavy equipment for managing areas of dense fuelloads and hand treatment methods with small power tools,” […]

Notice Given Of Proposed Tax Increase In Manila

Notice Given Of Proposed Tax Increase In Manila

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A notice has been issued of a proposed tax increase for the town of Manila in DaggettCounty. The notice was included in this month’s Daggett Post and states that the town ofManila is proposing to increase its property tax revenue so that the tax on a $154,000dollar residence would increase by $4.83 per year and […]

Reckless Driver Report Results In DUI Arrest

Reckless Driver Report Results In DUI Arrest

Aug 12, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A reckless driver report in Vernal City ended in a DUI arrest on August 7th. According tothe Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report came in that a vehicle had stopped in theroadway on Highway 40 in the area of 1000 West and then started heading eastbound andhad almost hit the caller. Officers responded and the […]

Three Arrested After 170 Pounds Of Marijuana Found In Vehicle

Three Arrested After 170 Pounds Of Marijuana Found In Vehicle

Aug 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Wyoming Highway Patrol thanked the Green River Police Department and the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in a traffic stop over the weekend.  A Wyoming State Trooper pulled over a Mazda SUV on Saturday morning for several traffic violations on I-80 near milepost 89 in Sweetwater County. “Walking up to the vehicle […]

Crews Continue Efforts On Big Gulch Fire In Moffat County

Crews Continue Efforts On Big Gulch Fire In Moffat County

Aug 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews have continued their efforts on the Big Gulch Fire in Moffat County as the danger remains high for wildfires throughout the region. In the latest update, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shares that wildfire crews along with Moffat County Road and Bridge, BLM, Craig Fire, and aircraft are actively engaged in fire suppression efforts […]

Annual Shrine & Masonic Annual Charity BBQ This Sunday

Annual Shrine & Masonic Annual Charity BBQ This Sunday

Aug 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

All the best BBQ goodies will be served for a very good cause this Sunday at the Annual Shrine & Masonic Charity BBQ. This is the event’s 66th anniversary. “All the money goes to Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City so kids from the Basin can get world class medical treatment for free,” shares charity […]

Changes To Fishing Regulations Proposed

Changes To Fishing Regulations Proposed

Aug 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing changes to the current fishing regulations in Utah, as well as a few other rule amendments, and is seeking the public’s feedback. The following are proposed for northeastern Utah waterbodies: At Pelican Lake they are proposing to keep the daily limit of 15 bluegill but proposing that […]

Alive After 5 Finale Does Not Disappoint; 2024 Winner Is Aidyn Sharp

Alive After 5 Finale Does Not Disappoint; 2024 Winner Is Aidyn Sharp

Aug 9, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was a night full of camaraderie, cheering, and entertainment at the finale for the 21st annual Alive After 5 singing competition. The park in front of the Uintah County Library was packed as the final 4 contestants delivered their performances. “Tonight was amazing!” shared Autumn Hancock with Evans Family Media. “We had a great […]

Crews Actively Fighting Moffat County Wildfire

Crews Actively Fighting Moffat County Wildfire

Aug 8, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Highway 40 is now open to all traffic in Moffat County though travelers need to be aware of fire crews working in the area. On Wednesday afternoon, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office announced that their wildfire crews along with Moffat County Road and Bridge, BLM, Craig Fire, and aircraft were actively fighting a wildland fire […]