Let freedom ring on July 4th with festivities all day long as part of the Dinosaurland Freedom Fest in Vernal. The Field of Flags is already set up at the Vernal Walking Park and will stay up through July 6th. Tomorrow morning starts off with the Firecracker 5K at...
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Ashley National Forest Announces Kristy Groves as New Forest Supervisor
Ashley National Forest has a new Forest Supervisor. Kristy Groves has been selected as the Forest Supervisor and begins her position on July 14th. She is currently serving as Acting Forest Supervisor and was the District Ranger for the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger...
DWR: High Uintas Waterbody Treatments To Help Restore Native Cutthroat Trout
For the third consecutive year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be coordinating with the Ashley National Forest to conduct follow-up treatments to two drainages in the High Uintas to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout. This year,...
Green River Makes List Of Most Beautiful Rivers In The World
There’s been a lot of local talk about the beautiful Green River with the Outlaw Trail production of ‘Let’s Go - A John Wesley Powell Story’ underway but the river has another spotlight on it as well. Paddling Magazine has included the Green River as number 10 on...
Utah Wildlife Board Approves Updates To Conservation Permit Programs
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to the Conservation Permit Program during Thursday's public meeting. "Since 2001, conservation permits have generated more than $80 million dollars for conservation work in Utah," says DWR Wildlife Section Chief Covy...
Drier Weather Brings Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions
Fire officials ask that all citizens remember to use Fire Sense while celebrating the Independence Day holiday. Fireworks are always illegal on federal lands and officials are encouraging citizens to enjoy public firework shows and not take unnecessary risk with...
Man On Probation Arrested After Openly Stealing From Myton Family Dollar
A man on probation was arrested last week after openly stealing from the Myton Family Dollar Store. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 20-year-old Kane Olvera-Swain walked into the store, walked past the cashier station, grabbed a drink out of the cooler,...
Ashley National Forest Reminds Visitors of Camping Stay Limits
Ashley National Forest continues to remind the public that there is in fact a stay limit for dispersed camping meaning it is not okay to park your camper in a favorite camping spot for the duration of the summer season. “The Forest continues to see increasing numbers...
Utahns Urged To Drive Sober During July Holidays
Utahns enjoy celebrating during the month of July and Utah Highway Patrol as well as other agencies will be watching to deter, detect, and remove impaired drivers from the roadways. “Utahns are excited to celebrate Independence and Pioneer Days this month,” shares UHP...
Duchesne County Independence Day Holiday Celebrations
Communities throughout the Uintah Basin will be celebrating the Independence Day holiday this weekend. A few of the experiences include the following: The Bluebell community Annual Independence Day Celebration will be held July 4th at the Bluebell Park with breakfast...










