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Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man
An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin...
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Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man
An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin...
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RMEF 2025 Projects Include Cook WMA In Daggett County
From Virginia to California, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation supported 10 land conservation projects across the country in 2025 and among them was a project in Daggett County. The Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County was purchased from and named after...
New Dinosaur Fossils Excavated At Dinosaur National Monument
National Park Service made an exciting announcement on Friday: Recent parking lot construction work in Dinosaur National Monument revealed previously uncovered dinosaur fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first fossil excavations at this location since...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Supreme Court Hearings On Uinta Basin Railway Case Set To Begin
The case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project is on the Supreme Court’s schedule this month with the first...
Vernal Next Destination For ‘Angel Flight West’ Christmas Delivery
A special volunteer organization has its sights on Vernal to spread Christmas cheer to a local elementary school next...
Dinosaur National Monument Issues River Lottery Alert
The annual lottery for non-commercial river trip permits for the Green and Yampa River is now open. The permit lottery...
Rep. Curtis’ Colorado River Act Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative John Curtis’ Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act on...
Kids Night Out For Local Foster Kids Happening This Friday
This Friday is the next opportunity to donate time or resources to support foster kids in the Uintah Basin. There will...
Cast Excited And Ready To Share ‘A Christmas Carol’ With Community
Local actors are excited and ready to share the Christmas spirit with the community this month with the opening of ‘A...
Disposal Plant Fire In Uintah County
A disposal plant near 12 Mile Wash Road in Uintah County caught fire around noon on Tuesday. The Uintah County...
Pair Arrested After Traffic Stop In Duchesne City
A driver and her passenger were both arrested after being stopped by law enforcement in Duchesne City on Friday....
Giving Hearts On Full Display At Trees For Charity Auction Gala
Giving hearts and open pocketbooks made for a successful evening at this year’s Trees For Charity Auction Gala at the...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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