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Black bears are coming out of hibernation and the Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding all to be ‘Bear Aware’ as the drought will likely mean an increase in bear encounters. “Drought conditions impact plants and other root-like vegetation, which make up 90% of a black bear’s diet, so DWR biologists think bears may be […]
A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested for failing to stop at command of a peace officer, interference with arresting officer, open container in vehicle, DUI with 2 or more prior convictions, driving on revoked license with qualifying circumstances, failure to install […]
After pulling out an extra-inning win in Orem on Tuesday, the Ute boys baseball team hosted the Mountain View Bruins on Wednesday. The Utes built a comfortable 7 run lead going into the last inning. The Bruins surprised the Utes posting 9 runs in the top of the seventh to take a 2 run lead. […]
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative has announced a change of leadership. Jeff Peterson has accepted the role as Deseret’s next President and CEO. Peterson succeeds David Crabtree, who is retiring after five years as President and CEO and more than 30 years of dedicated service to Deseret. Peterson has previously served as Vice President and […]
A local business has received a state honor. Cedar Bear Naturales has been named Utah’s 2026 Rural Small Business of the Year. The awards are through the U.S. Small Business Administration. “We feel truly honored to have been nominated and awarded as Utah’s Rural Small Business of the Year for 2026,” shares a statement from […]
The UBTech Vernal campus welcomed a hard working group of local students and their families for a special ceremony on Tuesday. 29 students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Cheryl Meier, USSD1 Executive Director, spoke to the group, encouraging them to stand out and serve others. “There will be doors that open for […]
The EPA announced on Monday that they are providing notice of an opportunity for the public to comment on a proposed Consent Agreement with an administrative civil penalty assessment against Wapiti Energy, LLC for violations in Uintah County. In the Consent Agreement, the EPA alleges Wapiti is in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s […]
Water was an important topic during last week’s Vernal City Council meeting. “A major focus of the meeting was the discussion of proposed water rate adjustments and conservation strategies,” shares the Vernal City announcement. “With aging infrastructure and anticipated water shortages, City staff and Councilmembers emphasized the importance of balancing responsible water use with the […]
The first physical marker honoring the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is scheduled for installation this weekend at Strawberry Reservoir, marking the continued effort to memorialize the Buffalo Soldiers and their contributions. The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship program in recent years established the map of the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail that covers 475 miles and shows […]
The Utes girls softball team hosted the Timpanogos Timberwolves Tuesday. The T-Wolves scored a run in the top of the first, then the Utes took over in the bottom hitting three home runs putting six on the board. The next three innings pitcher Lynlie Hall allowed one hit and all nine outs were by strike […]
The Ute boys baseball team started their series with Mountain View Tuesday in Orem. The Utes took the early lead, but the Bruins rallied for four runs in the seventh to send the game to extra innings. The Utes pounded out four runs in the top of the eighth for the 10-6 victory. Cooper Goodrich […]
Celeste is running against: Phil Lyman (R), former Utah State Representative and gubernatorial candidate. David Harris (R) retired two-star general. Tyler Murset (R). Steve Merrill (D) previously ran for Utah house seat. Kent Udell (D ) Mechanical engineer, former researcher at University of Utah. Cassie Easley (C), running as a convention only candidate.