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The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map and it shows the Uintah Basin as a combination of Moderate, High, and Very High Risk of Wildfire. The map was a key component of House Bill 48 that was passed by the state legislature during the […]
The first official day of winter is this Sunday, December 21st. While it’s true that travelers drive less during winter months, the risk of crash increases. Data from Colorado State Patrol identifies the top causes of crashes during the winter months as speeding, lane violations, inattentive driving, and following too close. The driver can change […]
Officers in Uintah County responding to a report of a possible domestic assault made an arrest after investigating the situation this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, neighbors heard someone screaming for help. The individual was able to get out of the house and officers located the possible victim running south on 2500 […]
The Bureau of Land Management announced on Wednesday the results from this month’s oil and gas lease sale in Utah and it was a record setting year. The sale results summary lists the Vernal Field Office area as the location where 48 parcels were leased totaling 68,203 acres in Utah for $64,550,922 in total receipts […]
A night spent together at the theatre has become a part of holiday traditions for many local families and ‘Annie’ at Vernal Theatre Live has provided the fun and joy anticipated during the show’s first two nights. Something special about the cast is that there are many families with multiple members performing together. In fact, […]
The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention this winter season. “We are committed to helping Utahns connect with their public lands in meaningful and affordable ways,” shares Joe Mendez, BLM Utah Associate State Director. “This initiative […]
Tis’ the season of giving, even at the liquor store. Starting this week, shoppers at any of the 52 state liquor stores are asked to leave a donation to support a local charity. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services launched the donation drive in 2023 after Governor Cox asked all state agencies to participate in […]
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in the auto-pedestrian accident that happened in Duchesne County on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office updated their news release on Wednesday, stating, “On December 16th, deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident near the area of […]
A repeat DUI offender was pulled over after leaving the Family Dollar on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 54-year-old Jayson Curtis Ponton was a wanted person and officers confirmed that he had an active statewide warrant and no valid driver’s license before initiating a traffic stop. Ponton had a revoked license with […]
An arrest several months in the making happened on Friday at a Lapoint residence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in September, an employee of Moon Lake Electric reported that a residence was hooked up to an unauthorized power supply. The estimated total amount for the theft of services equaled $4,883. After several months […]
An investigation into if an employee had embezzled money confirmed what was suspected. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Roosevelt Police had been informed that an employee was suspected to be taking money out of the company safe and had been caught on camera multiple times. The individual had also confessed to taking $10,000 […]
Uintah County announced that work has begun that will help visitors to the Via Ferrata. Crews have started on the Ashley Gorge parking lot, a County-built project approved by the BLM Utah. “This improvement will make it easier and safer for visitors to enjoy the surrounding public lands managed by both the County and the […]