Record breaking crowds have inspired the folks with Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo to request major improvements to the Western Park facility. The group announced this month that they are working with Uintah County on a Request for Qualifications for a Western Park...
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Ashley National Forest Having An Active Timber Sale
Ashley National Forest announced that there is an active timber sale taking place along the Spirit Lake Road within the Flaming Gorge Ranger District about two miles south of Spirit Lake. For those that do not know, a timber sale is removing beetle killed trees that...
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Gives Report on Quagga Mussels Inspections
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reported that during the 2022 Pioneer Day weekend, 12,197 inspections were performed statewide, and 252 boats were decontaminated. DWR conservation officers issued 25 citations and warnings for violations of Utah laws established to...
Uintah County Man Charged After Allegedly Drugging And Raping Teen Girl
A Colorado man who recently moved to Uintah County was charged this week for events, including the rape of a 15-year-old girl, that allegedly occurred at his home last week. 61-year-old Kenneth John Zufelt is charged with 1st Degree Felony Rape, Object Rape, Forcible...
State Issues Fire Restriction Order In Daggett County
Technically, today is the last day to enjoy fireworks as part of Utah’s Pioneer Day holiday but just a heads up, there are fire restrictions in some areas of the state. State fire management officers announced that Daggett County is among other Counties with fire...
Mustang Ridge Campground And Boat Ramp Reopened Following Fire
The Mustang Ridge Campground and boat ramp reopened for public use over the weekend after great progress had been made on the Sunny Cove Fire. Crews continued to monitor the fire through the weekend and caution was still urged even as the public was allowed to return....
Pioneer Day Crowd Turns Out For Old Time Fun At DUP Museum In Vernal
A crowd turned out for some old time fun at the Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum in Vernal on Monday. A growing tradition for locals is to walk over to the museum following the Pioneer Day parade on Vernal’s Main Street. Stephanie Howard, DUP Secretary...
Duchesne Eagles Football Projected as Top Team in 1A North
The year saw some realignments to almost every classification in Utah high school football. Deseret News has provided predictions for the upcoming season and a Uintah Basin team received top praise. Last year's 1A champions, Layton Christian, has been moved to 2A...
Local Girls Donate to Uintah Basin Healthcare
Small things can inspire in big ways and Uintah Basin Healthcare has shared appreciation for a pair who are doing just that. Two caring girls, Caydance and Kayzlee, donated over 50 stuffed animals for kids that will be receiving care through Uintah Basin Healthcare....
Monument Fire Burning in the Book Cliffs
The Monument Fire burning in the Book Cliffs in Uintah County is 40 percent contained as of Monday night. According to Utah Fire Info, the fire remained at 82 acres as no change in acreage was reported on Monday. “Firefighters found pockets of heat near their lines...










