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The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office received a load of appreciation last week as part of National Peace Officer Week 2017. According to the Sheriff’s Office, every day of the week a special token was shown from the community.
A brush fire has burned over 900 acres between Jensen and the Utah-Colorado border as of Tuesday night. The closest structures to the fire are located in Jensen but none were considered in danger.
Excessive speed is being investigated as a contributing factor in a fatal motorcycle crash on SR-35 between Kamas and Tabiona on Sunday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a husband and wife were traveling westbound on separate motorcycles at approximately 4:00pm.
Today is the first day for summer day trips through Uintah County Travel and Tourism. Every Wednesday through July 26th a new adventure is available starting today with the trip to Fantasy Canyon. Next Wednesday is to the Jones Hole Fish Hatchery.
Another year of Vernal Excitement kicks off Thursday with an evening of free entertainment and activities at the park in front of the Uintah County Library. The season of Thursday night activities will launch with a talent show for ages 21 and under.
June 10th is Free Fishing Day in Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources is holding three events in northeastern Utah. “If you have a spouse, teenager, or a friend who you want to introduce to fishing,” shares DWR biologist Randy Oplinger, “Free Fishing Day is a great day and way to do it.
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is urging all travelers to wear seatbelts. Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest travel weekends of the year and kicks off the annual vacation season. “We are participating in the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign and want to stress the importance of wearing our seatbelts always.
The Lady Utes Softball team finished off their season with a 2nd place finish at state. The 4A state championship took place last week at the Salt Lake Valley Softball Complex in Taylorsville. The Lady Utes fought hard and found themselves in the championship match with the Spanish Fork lady Dons.
Travel delays are about to begin on the Highway 40 widening project in Duchesne County. UDOT crews are working to widen the road to five lanes from 6250 South in Myton to Pole Line Road in Roosevelt.
A tragic car crash on Highway 40 near Park City took the life of a Duchesne man just after midnight on Friday night. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a 2014 Kenworth semi truck hauling double tankers was traveling west on SR-40 near mile post 6 in the right lane.
Vernal City Police are hoping the public can help in finding three men that have been missing for over a week. According to Vernal City Police, 29-year-old Jacob Douglas Tilt, 33-year-old Robert Alan Spoon, and 33-year-old Jason Ralph Tilt were reported missing on Friday, May 26th and they had last been seen Monday evening, May 22nd.
Eventually everyone is affected by cancer, either personally or through someone they know and love. The “Let’s Talk” cancer support group was formed to offer support and love to anyone who has dealt with the pain cancer can bring to life and the June meeting includes a special activity.