Tom Hansen, the endorsed Republican Convention nominee for Utah House District 67, recently gave an interview with Evans Family Media and the interview is available to listen to. Hansen was a Convention only candidate and is running against incumbent Christine...
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DWR: Free Fishing Day Coming Up
A special opportunity to make memories and try something new comes with the right price tag. The DWR has announced that Free Fishing Day, which allows anyone to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license, will be Saturday, June 8th. Every summer, this...
Cutting Down Trees To Create Structures Prohibited On Forest
For many, the launch of summer is synonymous with getting out into nature and enjoying time on the mountain. Ashley National Forest welcomes visitors but has issued a firm reminder that all need to be respectful of the natural resources and the opportunities they...
‘Let’s Go – A John Wesley Powell Story’ Preparing For Debut
A stage production will soon join the list of ways that locals celebrate a miraculous and daring adventure that is part of regional history. “155 years ago John Wesley Powell and nine companions pushed off from Expedition Island in Green River, Wyoming. Three months...
Ute Indian Tribe Unveils Willow Creek Microgrid Project
The Ute Indian Tribe has unveiled the Willow Creek Microgrid project. According to a press release from the Ute Indian Tribe, the project features a state-of-the-art solar array integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System. “This advanced setup maximizes solar...
Man Brought In On Extraditable Warrant From New Mexico Resists Arrest
A man wanted on an extraditable warrant was arrested in Uintah County last weekend but he didn’t make it easy on the officers. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 23-year-old Martin Sanchez Calderon had an active and extraditable warrant from New Mexico and...
Referendum Application Submitted To Repeal Sales Tax Increase
The Uintah County Clerk Auditor has confirmed that his office received a Referendum application on Thursday regarding the 0.3% Sales and Use Tax increase for public safety approved by the Uintah County Commissioners on Tuesday. The Utah State Legislature approved the...
Closed Fire Season Begins June 1st
The Utah Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday that hot and dry temperatures are predicted for the first of June and that also marks the start of the closed fire season in Utah. According to the DNR, an abundant amount of fine, flashy fuels have grown...
Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation
Uintah County is in the process of adding another exciting option to its list of outdoor recreation opportunities. Via Ferrata, meaning “Iron Way” in Italian, is a popular European mountain or cliff exploration activity that dates back to the 1800s but became known...
DWR: Fishing Spots To Enjoy Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Division of Wildlife Resources has ideas of the best fishing spots to hit over Memorial Day weekend. For anglers with fishing experience who want to visit a larger waterbody with additional fishing opportunities, here are the top recommendations for our area:...










