The aftermath on Utah roads was pretty intense during and after Friday’s storm,especially on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir. Stories of heroic search and rescueworkers have been shared but these stories also include the selfless acts of fellowtravelers. One such...
Rumors of a threat of violence made against Vernal Middle School were thankfully notlegitimate. Uintah School District shared the following at 7:03am on January 16th:“Vernal Middle School and the Vernal Police Department have fully investigated apossible threat of...
Utah Highway Patrol has released the identity of the man who was killed in an accidenton Sunday on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir. A snowmobile driver attempted tocross Highway 40 but made contact with the rear trailer of a semi and sustained fatalinjuries and...
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has asked that the public be on the lookout for aKentucky man whose vehicle has been seen in Duchesne County. 35-year-old JustinCoursey was last known to be driving a 2015 Gray Jeep Compass and was last seen inReidland, Kentucky....
The Flaming Gorge Fishery is a treasure to many locals and the fact that it is struggling inrecent years has become a major concern to local anglers and stakeholders. An update onthe Flaming Gorge Fishery is on the agenda for a wildlife meeting next month in Vernaland...
A Duchesne County man is being held on no bail after being charged with 1st DegreeFelony Rape. Court documents state that 49-year-old Bryan Keith Dumas was arrestedafter the victim reported the alleged assault to police and an investigation took place. Theassault...
Travel near Strawberry Reservoir was especially dangerous over the weekend withweather conditions contributing to a fatal accident on Sunday. According to UtahHighway Patrol, on Sunday at about 8:40pm, there was a group of snowmobilers in theChicken Creek parking area...
A third man reported missing on the Western Colorado Slope in a matter of weeks wasfound deceased on Friday, January 12th. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office shares thattheir Search and Rescue team and a dog from Search and Rescue Dogs of the UnitedStates (SARDUS)...
Representatives from Ashley Regional Medical Center recently presented to the VernalChamber of Commerce about their efforts to treat addiction locally. Ashley RegionalCEO Bill Southwick shared that the opioid epidemic continues to increase in severity andAshley...
For fans of local author KB Benson, today is much more than a freezing JanuaryTuesday. It is the day they get to dive back into the world of Benson’s ‘The FallenKingdoms’ series with the release of Book 2, Reign of Darkness. “I am so excited tofinally have this book...