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A man recently released from Duchesne County Jail made a quick return back behind bars, this time on a Felony Sexual Extortion charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were contacted with a claim that Michael Robert Flores was using social media to try to extort money. On October 2nd, Flores began posting […]
The most recent data from the Department of Workforce Services reports that the state’s economy has added a cumulative 40,300 jobs since August 2023 and Utah’s current job count stands at 1,760,800. Data by county reports Daggett County employment at 529, Duchesne County at 8,937 and Uintah County at 15,413. “The labor market in Utah […]
A community meeting is being held tonight regarding the Yellow Lake Fire. As of Tuesday evening, the Yellow Lake Fire is reported at 19,903 acres and 21 percent contained. The mandatory evacuations remain in effect for the North and West Forks of the Duchesne River and residents in the Granddaddy Lakes area and Hanna remain […]
Uintah County Emergency Management will be holding a HAM Radio class every Tuesday from 6 to 9pm at the Uintah County Emergency Operations Center in Vernal starting October 29th. The class will run until December 10th, with the licensing test scheduled for December 17th. “The class is free, but there will be associated fees for […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Rifle Police have a message on abuse for all to hear. Abusers are not all the same but they do often display common characteristics. “An abuser often denies the existence or minimizes the seriousness of the violence and its effect on the victim and other family members. An […]
TriCounty Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory for Matt Warner Reservoir. A Harmful Algal Bloom means that algae is in the water that may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. Boats are allowed on the water but it’s important to avoid the areas of algae, keep animals away, and […]
Authorities have confirmed that the body of the missing Roosevelt woman was located on Tuesday in the Vernal area. A post from the woman’s husband began circulating on social media on Monday asking for the public’s help and requesting prayers for her safe return. On Wednesday morning, Vernal PD shared the following: On October 7, 2024, […]
The Yellow Lake Fire remains very active and evacuations and forest closures remain inplace. Utah Fire Info reported on Monday after 9pm that containment remained at about10 percent and the new size estimate had reached 19,000 acres. “Where fire behaviorsafely allows, firefighters continue to work diligently towards adding containment to themap and slowing the fire’s […]
A Duchesne County man was arrested last week after admitting that he had thrownknives at a juvenile after being accused of doing so. According to the Affidavit ofProbable Cause, a therapist was informed of an incident in August in which the man hadbecome so enraged that he threw a large kitchen knife at a juvenile […]
The family left behind after a tragic fatal accident last week is encouraging travelers toalways remember to buckle up. The fatal crash took place near Strawberry Reservoir onTuesday, October 1st, that resulted in 35-year-old Norma Jones of Duchesne and her3-year-old daughter losing their lives. Two juvenile passengers survived the crash butwere flown by helicopter for […]
The public is being urged to use caution when asked to donate to charity causes related toHurricane Helene as there has been a surge of scams emerge. The United StatesAttorney’s Office for the District of Utah encourages Utahans to adhere to certainguidelines when considering making donations, including the following: Makecontributions directly to known organizations rather […]
Rangely is the place to be with Oktoberfest kicking off today and running through theweekend. The pumpkin contest is happening today. There is a Creepy Baby Dolls contestbeing voted on during the events. The Museum will have their 2nd Annual White RiverKnife Show with four champions attending and performing axe throwing anddemonstrations. Spooky Pints in […]