Young Man Fighting for Life After Head On With Semi
A young man is fighting for his life after a semi and car collided on Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle on the morning of the 4th of July. Highway 13 was closed for several hours.
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Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Restoration Underway
The Division of Wildlife Resources is conducting Colorado River cutthroat trout restoration activities across the trouts native range and two Basin creeks are considered a priority. Reader Creek and Lynn Creek have both experienced dramatic decline in the cutthroat population due to competition and breeding with non-native trout.
Hazy Skies Over Basin as the Peekaboo Fire Rages On
Skies over the Uintah Basin are not looking good as crews work to contain the Peekaboo Fire in western Colorado. According to a BLM update, the fire reached 4,200 acres by Thursday as passing thunderstorms over the fire caused an increase in fire activity.
Man Arrested for Serious Domestic Abuse that Took Place Near Monument
A Park City man was arrested Monday for a serious domestic abuse situation that allegedly lasted 3 days and took place near Dinosaur National Monument. According to Summit County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on July 3rd at approximately 4:20am to a report of a kidnapping.
Country Showdown Thrills Vernal Crowd
Competitors of the County Showdown thrilled an excited crowd on Wednesday at the Western Park Amphitheater in Vernal. 20 contestants were selected to compete having sent in audition tapes and the judges, which included musician Charlie Jenkins, came prepared to seek out the best.
Local Bowlers Take Lead at 2017 USBC Open Championships
A Roosevelt pair is turning heads in the professional bowling world. The United States Bowling Congress highlighted bowlers Tony Jeppesen and Carlos Soto this week after they teamed up and took the lead in the 2017 Classified Doubles event going on in Las Vegas this week
Ex-Daggett Deputies and Sheriff Case Moved to Summit County
A judge has moved the cases of the five men charged in the Daggett County Jail abuse scandal to Summit County. 4 deputies including the previous jail commander are alleged to have known about or used Tasers on inmates and in one case used inmates as test dummies during the training of K-9 dogs that resulted in injury.
Roosevelt Couple Arrested for Stealing and Selling Stolen Antiques
If your home, farm or property in Duchesne or Uintah Counties have had items go missing recently, the thieves behind it may now be behind bars. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Travis Kirk Cook and 29-year-old Shalae Jensen Cook are facing charges after detectives searched their home and located a cache of stolen antiques and memorabilia.
Peekaboo and Mill Creek Fires Burn Across Western Colorado
The Mill Creek Fire near Hayden, Colorado is slowly working toward containment. The fire was reportedly started on Saturday by an individual building a fire line with a bulldozer. The fire sparked and quickly spread and the bulldozer was destroyed.
Flaming Gorge and Rock Springs Area Littered with Fireworks Caused Fires
Dry grass and fireworks do not mix. According to Sweetwater County Fire Warden Mike Bournazian, fireworks were the cause of multiple fires on Flaming Gorge and the south Green River on Monday.
Ashley National Forest Urges Caution during July Fire Danger
Ashley National Forest has a clear message for all Forest visitors. Fireworks are not allowed anywhere on the Forest. Additionally, it is crucial that all visitors be careful with fire and ensure that campfires are dead-out before leaving campsites.
Shooting Incident in Craig
A shooting incident took place on Yampa Avenue in Craig on Monday morning. According to Craig Police, a person was shot at while in a vehicle at the intersection of Yampa and 8th. The victim encountered 38-year-old Anthony Montano in another vehicle and Montano pulled a gun out and shot at the victim.