Utah Senator John Curtis and California Senator Alex Padilla are sounding the alarm in the nation’s capital that enough is not being done to prevent the next devastating wildfire. “This isn’t a tragedy confined by state lines; it’s a crisis across the entire American...
The Bureau of Land Management announced on April 23rd an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 24, 2026, to offer 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres in Utah, much of which are in Uintah County. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in January 2026...
The closure of the Rough Rider Shooting Complex has been extended. “We are excited for the expansion to the gun range and know you will love it too!” shares the Roosevelt City announcement. “With the amount of work happening on site, the gates will need to stay locked...
Vibes of spring cleaning are in the air and community members are invited to do their part to put some sparkle and shine wherever they can. Vernal City announced this week they are hosting the Annual Downtown Cleanup on Friday, May 1st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to help...
The Duchesne County Commission is sending a message to Congress on the need for permitting reform as they announce their endorsement of the SPEED Act and any similar permitting reform legislation. The SPEED Act stands for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting...
An arrest was made on Sunday after officers received a report of stolen property in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the property owner “reported that a white pickup with a bed rack had come onto the property. While on the property the...
The Utah Department of Natural Resources has provided an update on water and the lack of it in the state. The April 21st update reports that Utah’s snowpack is the lowest on record and peaked three weeks early. The state’s peak was on March 9th at 8.4 inches. Water...
The cause has been revealed of a wildfire reported last month in which a large amount of livestock were threatened and property was lost near Green River, Wyoming. Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that the March 21st wildfire in the Scotts Bottom area was...
Black bears are coming out of hibernation and the Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding all to be ‘Bear Aware’ as the drought will likely mean an increase in bear encounters. “Drought conditions impact plants and other root-like vegetation, which make up 90% of...
A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested for failing to stop at command of a peace officer, interference with arresting officer, open container in vehicle, DUI with 2 or more prior...