Drought will of course affect aspects of recreation this year. An update on Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County shares that drought impacts will be significant this year at the ponds. “We have added water to the big pond but have so little irrigation water, this year's...
Wildfires are clearly a major concern this season and a search and rescue association has tips for backcountry recreationists in this region. The Colorado Search & Rescue Association has specific tips for those planning a hiking, backpacking, mountain biking,...
The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue the following statement regarding the proposed draw down of Flaming Gorge and other upper basin reservoirs: "This is an unprecedented year on the...
24-year-old world champion cowboy Dean Thompson received the shocking diagnosis recently that he has an aggressive form of cancer. He has provided rodeo journalist Kendra Santos with several updates. On Easter Sunday he told her, “I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by...
Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central Canal Company piping project on Kids Canal. “This is not just damage to a pipe,” shares the message. “This project represents a major investment by the...
Uintah County has shared several updates on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. A restroom is now available at the parking lot. Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata installation is underway. So far, crews have completed inspections, and you may begin seeing work as new...
Steinaker State Park is celebrating International Dark Sky Day with 2 events this month and of course the public is invited. Join park staff on Friday, April 24th, at 8pm at the beach access area for a presentation on the importance of dark skies followed by a viewing...
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is visiting the Uintah Basin today and an opportunity to hear from her is happening this evening. Congresswoman Maloy is the representative for Utah’s 2nd congressional district and has served since 2023. She previously served as Rep. Chris...
A local who was arrested and charged for Graffiti and Criminal Trespass last month is facing a new charge as evidence has tied him with additional vandalism. 37-year-old Vincent Scott Webb was arrested last month for graffiti and damage inside the fenced area of the...
Duchesne County Fire & Emergency Management has issued a Fire Restriction Order related to the extreme fire danger. The Order states, “Due to unseasonably dry weather and flammable vegetation, an extreme danger of fire exists under the current conditions...