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A man was arrested for assault last week in Duchesne County after he became enraged when asked what he was doing. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a call to the Arcadia area on September 24th where two victims reported being assaulted by...

An alleged thief is behind bars after selling stolen items to buyers on Facebook Marketplace. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in 2023, the victim in this case traveled to his property in Lake Canyon west of Starvation Reservoir and found that the gate to...

If you haven’t taken the time to observe the sandhill cranes that flock to the Uintah Basin during migration, you are in luck. This is the perfect time to get out and observe these interesting birds. “They perform unique dancing and courtship rituals and then choose...

For anyone that has enjoyed time at the Uintah County Library it will come as no surprise that the library has been recognized on a state level. The Utah State Library named the Uintah County Library a ‘Quality Library’ and the etched crystal award is on display in...

Local heroes received well deserved recognition this past week. Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies and Search and Rescue were honored at the annual Utah Sheriff’s Association conference held in St. George. “Deputy Kyle Russell and former Deputy Jacob O’Donnal were...

Election Day is approaching and if you haven’t given it thought yet, now is the time to prepare. Uintah County has shared their Official Sample Ballot. Ballots are planned to be mailed on October 14th. The last day to register to vote is October 24th. Ballots must be...

Election Day is coming up on November 4th and Roosevelt City has shared their Sample Ballot. Citizens will have the opportunity to vote for Mayor and up to 2 City Council members. Also on the ballot is Proposition #16 regarding the “ZAP” tax which is scheduled to...

Biologists from the Division of Wildlife Resources recently published revisions to fishing pamphlets, each focused on the lakes of the High Uintas. A few of the tips include getting away from crowds to improve fishing success. Bourbon Lake and its nearby unnamed lake...

Work continues on the Quarry Exhibit Hall parking lot in Dinosaur National Monument with the famous building expected to reopen in late October or early November. In the meantime, Monument staff are providing visitors with suggestions of adventures that can still be...

A man with a history of taking voyeuristic photographs in a public restroom has once again been arrested, this time for drug distribution. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office announced that the All Crimes Enforcement Team performed a search warrant on a residence and...