Stage 1 Fire Restrictions now apply to Ashley National Forest in order to reduce the potential for human-caused fires. The following acts are prohibited: No open fires of any kind except within established facilities in improved campgrounds or day-use areas on public...
Wildlife and health officials have shared an important reminder on a threat that recently resulted in the loss of a family pet in Vernal. A pet cat found a bat and brought it to its owner. The owner immediately contacted officials and the bat was safely retrieved and...
Big talent, a big crowd, and amazing energy made Thursday’s finale for the 22nd annual Alive After 5 singing competition an entertaining success. The final 4 performed ‘Songs from Movies’ as last night’s theme and then the crowd and judges cast their votes. Johnny...
Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion provided an update to the Vernal City Council on Wednesday regarding the Lamplighter property and upcoming public engagement opportunities. In February of this year, Vernal City announced the successful negotiation to purchase the...
Significant growth occurred on Wednesday on the Elk and Lee Fires near Meeker, Colorado. The Wednesday morning report listed the Elk Fire at 8,304 acres and the Lee Fire at 22,497 acres with 0% containment. The resources (which included 7 aircraft, 9 engines, 7 hand...
A group enjoying some fishing at Little Montez Reservoir in Uintah County had a frightening experience when a man approached them, accusing them of stealing his belongings while brandishing an AR-15 rifle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 48-year-old...
Arrests were made on August 1st after a warrant was executed on a Uintah County residence where there was evidence that Fentanyl and Methamphetamine were being sold. The search warrant on 50-year-old Benjamin Glenn Weston’s Ballard property included a 5th wheel...
Ashley National Forest has announced that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will go into effect on Friday after experiencing two wildfires in just five days. Fire crews responded to the Hicks Park Fire on August 1st and the Davis Hollow Fire on August 5th. The Hicks Fork Fire...
The public hearing for a proposed judgment levy in Uintah School District is being held tonight. “A large company in Uintah County successfully appealed the state’s tax assessment,” shared Uintah School District concerning the matter. “As a result, the Uintah School...
Fire officials are reminding the public of the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as critically dry conditions and the resulting Red Flag Warnings continue. A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 11am to 8pm for northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado and the pattern...