Do you have a local hero? The organizers of the Uintah County Fair are inviting community members to fill out a form to nominate a local hero to be featured on the Hero Wall at the Uintah County Fair in August. Submit a photo and share why this person is your hero and...
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Beware Of Wyoming’s Green River Water Levels Increase
The City of Green River, Wyoming has a strong message for anyone planning to spend time on or around the Green River in that region. On Monday, the announcement was shared that water levels of the Green River through the City of Green River are expected to increase in...
Park Ranger With Ties To Dinosaur National Monument Dies In On-Duty Accident
A tragic accident claimed the life of an on-duty park ranger with ties to Dinosaur National Monument as he was working in Bryce Canyon National Park on Friday. NPS shares that on June 7th, 78-year-old Park Ranger Tom Lorig was working with park visitors at Bryce...
Task Force Conducts Search Warrant And Finds Large Quantity Of Fentanyl
Charges were filed on Tuesday against a Vernal woman who was arrested on May 15th at her residence during a search warrant conducted by members of the U.S. Marshals, FBI Task Force, and Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause,...
Officers Detain Man Making Threats With A Gun
A 9-1-1 call caught a terrifying moment that allowed police to respond and detain a man making threats inside a home with a gun last week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received a call on which an individual was heard begging...
Meet The Candidates: Tracy Ross For Duchesne County Commissioner
Tracy Ross is among those running for Duchesne County Commission and is on the June 25th Primary Election ballot. During an interview with Evans Family Media, Ross shared that he had several friends approach him about running for Commissioner and he decided to step up...
Local Officers And Their K-9 Partners Compete At Utah K-9 Trials
Local officers and their K-9 partners recently showcased their skills at the annual Utah K-9 Trials. Vernal PD reports that Corporal Andrew Randall and K-9 Kratos competed as well as School Resource Officer Cahill Oldham and his K-9 Remi. “Competing against K-9 teams...
Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Summer Safety Tips
With summer officially here the Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department is sharing safety tips to remind citizens to take extra care this season. Safety tip number one is to look before you lock! Never leave a child or pet in a vehicle unattended for any length of time....
Damage To Roosevelt Home Using Paint Results In Felony Charge
A can of paint was used to cause extensive damage to a home in Roosevelt on Sunday and the person responsible was arrested and now faces a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the home and were met by 25-year-old...
Juvenile Initially Unresponsive After Tipping In Canoe In Flaming Gorge
A juvenile was initially unresponsive after submerging in Flaming Gorge Reservoir last week and the public is reminded to take seriously the dangers of water recreation. The Green River Fire Department reports that at approximately 11:40am on June 5th, emergency...










