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Vernal Youth Baseball Makes Statement About Reported Molestation Incident
The Vernal community has been on high alert since a report came forward that a child had been molested in the bathroom at the Vernal City ballpark last week. The family reported that it occurred on the evening of September 21st and Vernal PD immediately began its...
Construction Moving Along On New Community Fishing Pond In Roosevelt
News has been spreading that the Utah Wildlife Board approved a new community fishing pond to be located in Roosevelt and naturally people want to know where and when it will open. DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby shares that the new community...
Local Stakeholders Attend Utah Trail Network Workshop In Vernal
The Utah Department of Transportation is holding workshops around the state concerning the new UDOT Trails Division and community leaders and partner agencies in northeastern Utah recently attended the workshop held in Vernal. UDOT officials were joined by a roomful...
Uintah Middle School Receives Riding For Focus Grant
Uintah Middle School announced on Monday that they have received nearly 40 new specialized bikes and helmets thanks to a special program. UMS physical education teacher Christine Whetton secured the funds through a Riding for Focus grant aimed at using cycling as a...
Scam Alert!
Imagine if you were going about your day and you received a phone call claiming that a family member had been in a terrible accident and giving you instructions of what to do next. Well, scammers have been hitting average citizens with calls of this nature throughout...
ATV Crash Claims Life Of 14-Year-Old Uintah County Girl
A fatal ATV accident took place on Monday afternoon in Uintah County. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, on September 25th, at approximately 2:20pm, first responders were called to the area of 6500 East 6750 South on an ATV accident. A 14-year-old girl...
Community Spotlight
Last week board members and staff of the Sweetwater County Historical Museum, with the help of staff of the Uintah County Heritage Museum, moved a boat to Sweetwater County for a special exhibit that is about to open. The exhibit is actually a dual commemoration. One is the 60th anniversary of Flaming Gorge Dam going into operation. It is also a celebration of river guide and outfitter A.K. Reynolds. A.K. and his wife Ellen operated a river-running service in the years before Flaming Gorge Dam was complete. The boat at the exhibit is a vintage 17 foot hand-built wooden boat that is on loan from the Uintah County Heritage Museum. It will also feature photos from his river trips, photos of the construction and dedication of Flaming Gorge Dam, and continuous showing of the film “Face Your Danger – The Story of A.K. Reynolds & the Cataract Boat”. The exhibit will open on September 27th.
Suspect In Custody In Case Of Patrol Rifles And Gear Stolen From Patrol Vehicle
The suspect in a serious crime committed in the spring has been brought into police custody. Rangely Police Department issued a press release, stating that on April 7th, 2023, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer’s patrol vehicle had a window broken and two patrol...
New Community Fishing Pond To Open In Roosevelt Next Year
Duchesne County will have another fun outdoor feature to enjoy soon. The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new community fishing pond for Roosevelt during their board meeting on Thursday, along with a new pond in Weber County. "We are excited for the new, accessible...
Excellent Response To Facade Grant In Downtown Vernal
Downtown Vernal City continues to get a facelift. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion reports that there has been an excellent response on the facade grant program with 46 applications coming in over a 2 year period. This is considered an amazing response and the...
DWR Officers Highlight the Most Common Wildlife Violations in Utah
Officers with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources want the public to be aware of the most common violations they are seeing so they can avoid them and really enjoy their adventures. In fishing, be sure to have a current fishing license and read the fishing...
UBTech Holding Fall Fire School
Are you interested in learning more about being a wildland firefighter or assisting in the effort? Local agencies, including staff from Dinosaur National Monument, are partnering with UBTech to provide a Fall Fire School to community members. In only 6 weeks on...
Sheriff’s Office Releases Identities In Duchesne County Murder Investigation
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has released new details on a tragic crime reported last week. In their updated press release, the Sheriff’s Office shares that on September 21st, 2023, deputies responded to the Arcadia area of Duchesne County in response to Brent...
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Duchesne County Commission Discuss Project To Update Flood Hazard Maps
The Duchesne County Commission discussed this month plans for the Wasatch-Uintah Basin Risk Mapping and Planning Project. Community Development Director Mike Gottfredson explained that in May 2023, the State of Utah Department of Public Safety held a flood study...