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The Dinosaurland Freedom Festival kicked off on Sunday evening with a patriotic program at the Vernal City Park. The comment was made that it is important to kick off the festivities first with a moment of reverence and recognition of the price of freedom. All were encouraged to be sure to walk through the field […]
There have been multiple local bear sightings and incidences of bears getting into camp sites. The DWR encourages all to get educated and stay Bear Aware. “Even though they’re incredibly strong and surprisingly fast, black bears will typically do everything they can to avoid people,” shares DWR Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois. “When a bear […]
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged killer has been arrested. The FBI issued a press release on Friday, sharing that the FBI, along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating the homicide […]
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged killer has been arrested. The FBI issued a press release on Friday, sharing that the FBI, along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating the homicide […]
A wildfire that grew rapidly in western Moffat County closed 40 miles of Highway 40 in both directions on Thursday. Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shared that at approximately 1:49pm on June 26th, emergency services were notified of a wildland fire in the area of milepost 25 on Highway 40. Unfavorable fire conditions caused the fire […]
In a significant announcement for northeastern Utah and beyond, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced this week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. The USDA announcement stated that the 2001 Roadless Rule is an outdated administrative rule that goes against the mandate of the USDA Forest Service […]
Homeless Services was a topic at the joint city/county meeting on Wednesday afternoon between elected officials from Vernal City and Uintah County, along with members of the public. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shared highlights from the discussion with Evans Family Media. “The Turning Point homeless shelter in Uintah County was closed by the County […]
Uintah County has several exciting events coming up this summer. First is an Anniversary Reception celebrating 10 years of the Uintah Conference Center. Attendees are invited to tour the facility and help celebrate a decade of hosting unforgettable events. The celebration is happening July 9th from 4 to 6pm at the Uintah Conference Center. Another […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been ordered in Utah and, as far as the upcoming Independence Day holiday, this means that fireworks are prohibited outside of city limits. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that this is about being safe and smart. The Sheriff’s Office message is simple: “It has been a very […]
A Duchesne County woman on pre-trial probation with an ankle monitor was arrested this week on drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, it was found that 33-year-old Lenora Lu Christensen was going to areas that she is not allowed and on June 23rd she was located at a known drug location in […]
The Division of Wildlife Resources office in Vernal has received several reports of black bears breaking into campsites and vandalizing trailers, tents, and trash areas. DWR Northeastern Region Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby is reminding all citizens that if a bear breaks into your camp, officials need to be notified the very first time it […]
An impressive group of young men cycling across the country passed through the Uintah Basin this week for a great cause. For decades, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members have cycled across the country on different routes to raise awareness and understanding for people with disabilities and the North Route group enjoyed traveling across the Uintah […]