It’s been a magical season so far for the Uintah Basin’s Own Idol Contest Alive After 5 and amazing performers have advanced to the finale event next week. The top four advancing after last night’s competition are Faith Simper, Jacob Murray, Kinley Rich and Madi...
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Flash Flood Warnings Remain In Effect; Indian Canyon Flooded Wednesday
A Flash Flood warning remains in effect for the region, specifically including the western Uinta Mountains but the risks associated with excessive rainfall extends beyond that. Duchesne County experienced enough flooding on Highway 191 in Indian Canyon to warrant...
First Annual Education Fair Offers Information On All Education Options
Knowledge is power, whether that be about homeschool, public school or everything in between. The First Annual Education Fair sponsored by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee was a success on Wednesday evening. Booths were set up at the Uintah...
Truckers Health Network Holding Forum At Uintah Conference Center
Truckers Health Network has announced that they will be having a Health and Wellness Forum in Uintah County and the event is free to all trucking and local business community members and their friends and family. The announcement states that the aim is to provide...
Passport Services In Uintah County Available By Appointment Only
So you’re preparing for a trip out of the country and need a passport. If you’re in Uintah County, your first step is to set up an appointment with the Clerk/Auditor’s Office. Go to www.uintah.utah.gov, click ‘Public Notices’ and then click ‘Do you need a...
DWR Reports On Recovery Of Endangered Fish
The Division of Wildlife Resources provided an update this week on recovery efforts of fish protected under the federal endangered species act. The Colorado River Basin alone has four species of fish that are listed meaning conservation efforts are ongoing. The fish...
Roosevelt Woman Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Two Children
A Roosevelt woman has been charged in 8th District Court of 6 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Alexie Maylett is facing the charges for incidents that allegedly took place in the spring involving two 6-year-old males....
Duchesne County Photo Selected As Winner Of 2023 “My Utah” Photo Contest
A gorgeous photo taken in northeastern Utah has been chosen as the winner of a major photography contest in the state of Utah. The 2023 “My Utah” Photo Contest had over 400 submissions each titled for where the image was taken. The 1st place submission titled Duchesne...
Give’m Health: How To Protect Against Skin Cancer
TriCounty Health’s Give’m Health message for this week is all about detecting and preventing skin cancer. Local dermatologist Dr. Sam Wilson visited the Evans Family Media studios as the expert on the topic. The skin cancer worried the most about is Melanoma. Dr....
Monsoonal Weather Increases Risk For Flash Flooding
Northeastern Utah has been included in the area at most risk for dangerous lighting and flash flooding with the monsoonal moisture pumping into the area from the south. Be prepared to take shelter from storms either driving or outside but note that while the entire...









