The Duchesne County Commission discussed proposed rules and changes by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control at their Commission meeting and approved comments to be sent in response. A portion of the letter...
The route for a unique mountain adventure activity called Via Ferrata is currently being installed on the Ashley Gorge in Uintah County. Once complete, it will be the first public Via Ferrata in the state of Utah. Uintah County Trails Coordinator Mike Cook shared with...
Vernal City is seeking public input as they consider the possibility of using grant funding to purchase the Lamplighter property on east Highway 40 for a downtown public space and park. The Vernal City Council wants to hear ideas regarding the revitalization options...
The intimidation factor of being contacted by a supposed law enforcement officer askingfor bail money may feel real but Vernal PD is urging locals not to fall for any such tactics.“We have received numerous complaints about scammers posing as local lawenforcement...
A Moon Lake Electric Executive has been highlighted by the National Rural ElectricCooperative Association after an encounter while in Washington D.C. in which he saveda stranger’s life. The NRECA shared on their website last week that one of Moon LakeElectric’s board...
A festival to celebrate the homesteading spirit and turn-of-the-century frontier life inBrown’s Park is happening this weekend and it will include the grand opening of a newcontact station for the historic venue. The John Jarvie Historic Ranch was settled in the19th...
Family unity will be on display as part of the summer reading program at the RooseveltBranch Library this year. Families are invited to work together to create a family flag todisplay during a Parade of Families at the summer reading kick-off party next week. Theflags...
The cougar population has been growing steadily in Utah and the Division of WildlifeResources has some tips to stay safe. Do not hike or jog alone. Maintain awareness incougar country while hiking or jogging and avoid using headphones that block out yoursurroundings....
Tips, including anonymous tips, are sought in a theft case in the region. The DuchesneCounty Sheriff’s Office made a public request on Tuesday asking for any informationregarding a missing ATV. “On May 24th, deputies were notified of a stolen ATV, aYamaha 660 Raptor,”...
Dead puppies found in Moffat County are being investigated as a case of animal cruelty and tips from the public are invited. Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shared that a deputy discovered a dead puppy near the intersection of Moffat County Road 22 and 24 and upon...