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Driver Killed After Single Vehicle Crash In Icy Conditions On Highway 40
The driver was tragically killed in a single vehicle accident in winter conditions on Highway 40 on Monday. The accident took place at about 7:53 pm on November 28th when a 2011 Dodge 2500 pickup truck was traveling East on SR-40. “The weather conditions were snowing...
Driver Killed After Single Vehicle Crash In Icy Conditions On Highway 40
The driver was tragically killed in a single vehicle accident in winter conditions on Highway 40 on Monday. The accident took place at about 7:53 pm on November 28th when a 2011 Dodge 2500 pickup truck was traveling East on SR-40. “The weather conditions were snowing...
Astounding Record Set At Trees For Charity Auction Gala On Monday
It was an awe inspiring night at the Trees For Charity Auction Gala on Monday evening at the Uintah Conference Center. Astounding generosity was displayed with the auction finishing with a new record amount of donations at $438,200 dollars. To put that in perspective,...
Fire Crews Respond To Structure Fire At Flaming Gorge Motel
The Flaming Gorge Motel was vacated early Sunday morning due to fire. At 1:43am Green River and surrounding fire departments were dispatched to the structure fire. Police alerted all the tenants and safely vacated the burning structure. There were about 18...
2022 Holly Days A Huge Success With Greatest Number Of Activities Yet
Good weather and a great variety of activities made for a successful Holly Days celebration on Friday in Vernal. “Holly Days was a huge success,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The number of activities offered was the biggest yet at a Holly Day event. An...
Ashley National Forest Reminds All That Christmas Tree Topping Is Illegal
Ashley National Forest made Christmas Tree cutting permits available starting in early November and the bad behavior of some is requiring a major reminder for all. There have been reports of people illegally topping trees this year and Ashley National Forest is asking...
Parade of Lights Winners Announced
The Parade of Lights had a wonderful turnout on Friday evening in Vernal. “The Parade of Lights warmed my heart with the floats and people glowing with lights and sharing their happiness and joy,” shares community member Marianne Touron. “Candy canes were given out...
Vernal Man Who Entered US Capitol Building Sentenced
A Vernal man who entered the United States Capitol building during the events of January 6th, 2021, has been sentenced in a federal court. Landon Manwaring and his mother Susan Manwaring traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in rallies supporting Donald Trump...
Get Ready For #LightUpDuchesne2022
There is plenty of Christmas spirit in Duchesne each year so it is no surprise that there will be the Light Up Duchesne competition once again this year. All are invited to decorate their house for the holidays in order to enter the competition. Residents can drive...
Tree Benefiting Duchesne County K-9 Officers On Display At Hospital
One of the trees auctioned for charity during the Enchanted Forest event is available to see in person. Uintah Basin Medical Center won the tree with a bid of $6,000 dollars which will go to help with the cost of training and expenses associated with local K-9...
Battery Storage Project Coming To Uintah County
A company called Revolve Renewable Power Corp. has released details on their Battery Storage project coming to Uintah County. “The project is the Company’s first stand-alone battery storage project under development in the US, which is a fast-growing segment of the...
Duchesne County Couple Arrested After Allegedly Stealing/Using Debit Card
A Duchesne County couple with a history of criminal behavior and theft, allegedly stole a debit card from a mailbox this fall and went on a two week long shopping spree. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the victim noticed her checking account had gone...
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