Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
McCoy Flats Campground Grand Opening Part Of Freedom 250 Celebrations
A celebration is being held as part of the opening of a new campground in Uintah County at a popular recreation site.
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Deer Population Report Ahead Of 2026 Utah Deer And Elk Hunts
It’s hard to believe but fall deer hunt planning is underway for many hunters and the Division of Wildlife Resources has shared information to make planning easier.
Charity Golf Tournament Supports Brody’s Fund And Mental Connection
A special and important local cause can continue helping local families who experience infant loss thanks to funds raised during the annual Uintah Basin Medical Center Charity Golf Classic.
Stay Out Of Steinaker Service Canal Trail Construction Area
While it is exciting to see progress happening on the Steinaker Service Canal Trail in Vernal, officials have an important safety message for the community: STAY OUT of the construction area.
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recruits Public’s Help
Local agencies occasionally utilize social media to recruit public help and in the case of theft, it sure helps get more eyes watching for the goods.
Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Strengthen Critical Mineral Production
Senator Curtis has introduced a bill that would expand incentives for domestic mining, processing, and production.
Message On School Community Councils From The School & Institutional Trust Beneficiaries’ Advocacy Office
School is about to start and among the emails and messages coming in you’ve likely had one or more about serving on your child or children’s School Community Council.
BLM Approves 18 Applications For Permit To Drill
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved 18 Applications for Permit to Drill. Six applications to drill gas wells from the Center Fork F 17-4 Well Pad were approved for Anschutz Exploration Corporation.
Technical Rope Rescue Saves Teen In Moffat County
A technical rope rescue saved a teen who had fallen down a mountain and sustained serious injuries in Moffat County on Wednesday.
Yellowstone Reservoir Dam Being Removed
Ashley National Forest announced on Tuesday that Yellowstone Reservoir, Reservoir Campground, and the surrounding day use area are closed while crews remove the Yellowstone Reservoir Dam.
Search And Rescue Training Planned At Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata; Route Closures
Visitors to the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata this weekend may encounter temporary route closures due to specialized Search and Rescue training taking place August 14th through the 17th.
Utah's ‘Every Kid Outdoors’ Fall Adventure Challenge Coming To Dinosaurland
Utah’s ‘Every Kid Outdoors’ (EKO) Fall Adventure Challenge is coming to Dinosaurland.