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Leadership in states that are especially vulnerable to wildfire are speaking up in supportof Senator John Curtis’ ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ that aims to combat catastrophic wildfires,restore forest ecosystems, and make federal forest management more efficient andresponsive. Utah had 1,244 wildfires in 2024 which is a 54% increase from the yearbefore. Governor Spencer Cox is […]
The annual Ladies Night Out that raises funds to end child sex trafficking is this weekand it’s another year of amazing raffle and silent auction items. The list continues to beadded to and can be scrolled through on the Ladies Night Out Vernal Facebook page. Lastyear’s event raised an astounding $45,000 dollars to benefit Rapha […]
A DUI arrest was made in Uintah County on Thursday with a 12 year old child as apassenger in the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a Dodge Chargerwas noticed driving without tailights and traveling unusually slow on Highway 40 atabout 10:30pm last Thursday. The officer observed the vehicle leave its travel lane […]
The Uintah Ute softball team, hosted the Grantsville Cowboys last Friday. The Utes took the lead with a five run third inning and held a five run lead going into the seventh inning. The Cowgirls put together a six run inning to take a one run lead, and the Utes couldn’t answer back, losing 9-8. […]
A federal jury in Utah returned a guilty verdict against a California man after he assaulted a federal officer as he was being arrested in Park City on an arrest warrant. During the arrest, an officer and 41-year-old Gabriel Gigena fell to the ground. Gigena placed his arm around the officer’s neck and started to […]
The Utah Department of Transportation announced its list of construction projects for 2025 and it includes a major project in Duchesne County. “UDOT completed multiple projects on the U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon Corridor between US-40 and US-6 during 2023 and 2024,” shares the announcement. “Improvements to the corridor will continue during the next two […]
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded their quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award to Jim LaMuth, director of programs at USU Uintah Basin. Utah State TODAY reported on the award and shared that LaMuth has been a member of the USU Uintah Basin staff since 2021 and has worked in higher education in the […]
It’s always onward and upward at the Vernal Regional Airport as improvements are consistently being made. Vernal City announced last month that the Vernal Regional Airport is soliciting help with some projects through the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program. “The assistance will include refinement of a left-over dirt pre-existing crosswind runway, bathroom renovation, […]
The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind you of a few requirements before you hit the water. Anyone who launches a boat or any other watercraft in Utah is required to take […]
A search warrant executed on a Roosevelt City residence on 100 South resulted in multiple arrests on Thursday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 41-year-old Dylan Evan Creamer was placed under arrest at the residence. While being interviewed, Dylan admitted to selling Fentanyl pills for up to $20 a pill and that he recently […]
A Uintah County man with a history involving illegal narcotics has been arrested on new drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a search warrant was approved for the residence of 45-year-old Brian Carroll who was out on pre-trial with 8th District Court on distribution and other drug offenses. The search warrant of […]
The old county building in Duchesne City remodeled to house the Gateway Senior Center, Duchesne County Library, and USU Extension is complete and an open house was held last weekend. The ‘Irene Hansen Building’ welcomed over 300 guests from the community who were eager to see the finished product and among them was the community leader […]