PhenomeCon Coming to Uintah County This Fall
The world where weird and mysterious meet is coming to the Uintah Basin with the first annual PhenomeCon Conference coming this fall.
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Wildland Fire at Rio Blanco County Road 113 and Rio Blanco County Road 23
Fire season is off to a dangerous and early start and Rio Blanco County in Colorado is one of the areas with a wildfire. The Dragon Fire started on Tuesday at 12:30pm in the area southeast of Rio Blanco County Road 23.
Vernal Mayor Responds After Law Enforcement Pulls Over ATV Ride Participants
Feedback about the Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree has been overwhelmingly positive but there was one mishap that the Vernal City Mayor provided a response to this week. “Thanks to all who participated in the Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree this past weekend!” shared Vernal City Mayor Doug Hammond.
Dr. Karl Breitenbach Presented with Exceptional Service and Achievement Award
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced Monday that the Ashley Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees presented Dr. Karl Breitenbach with the Exceptional Service and Achievement Award. Dr. Breitenbach is amongst a select group to receive this award.
Roosevelt City Welcomes Joshua Bake to City Manager Position
Roosevelt City issued a press release to welcome Joshua Bake as their new City Manager. Bake comes to Roosevelt City with years of experience in local government ranging from municipal court management to urban renewal development, municipal budgeting, and general city administration.
Red Flag Warning Issued For Eastern Utah and Western Colorado
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of eastern Utah and western Colorado. National Weather Service explains that hot, dry and windy weather has created critical fire conditions. As a result, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect.
TriCounty Health Issues Explanation After Offensive Texts Sent to Individuals
TriCounty Health has offered an explanation and apology after offensive text messages were sent under their name. TriCounty Health issued a press release Friday sharing that in an effort to raise awareness of COVID-19 vaccinations in our communities…
Plea For Extreme Caution After Monarch Fire and Human Caused Pow Wow Fire
A pair of fires over the weekend has officials urging the public to use extreme caution to prevent wildfires this dangerous season. Concerning the Monarch Fire and Pow Wow Fire over the weekend, the BIA Uintah and Ouray Division of Forestry & Wildland Fire shared the following: This weekend the Uintah & Ouray Division of Forestry and Wildland Fire responded to two wildland fires.
Duchesne County Sheriff Requesting Name Suggestions for New K-9
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office wants to hear from you with the chance to earn bragging rights and a fun prize. The Sheriff’s Office announced Monday evening that Sheriff Travis Tucker is adding a new dog to their K-9 unit but this special officer still needs a name.
Uintah Basin Business Revival Shows Support for Local Businesses in Big Way
Local support of the ‘Non-Essential’ documentary created by Eric Moutsos led to a large event over the weekend all about supporting Uintah Basin small businesses. “The first annual Uintah Basin Business Revival was a hit!” shares event coordinator Desiree Allridge.
Locals Remember Fallen Officer 11 Years Later
Monday, June 7th, marked 11 years since a Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer’s life was lost in a car accident and local agencies and individuals took the opportunity to remember him on social media. Officer Joshua Yazzie was just 33 years old when the accident occured as he was responding to a call.
United States Supreme Court Issues Decision Supporting Tribal Police Powers
The Ute Indian Tribe distributed a press release on Friday announcing the following: On June 1st, 2021, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in United States v. Cooley, in favor of tribal police powers.