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Many Mourning Tragic Loss Of Life From Flash Flood

Many Mourning Tragic Loss Of Life From Flash Flood

Jul 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Those mourning an unthinkable tragedy that took place when a family was caught in a flash flood last week include family and friends in the Uintah Basin. Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage were killed in a flash flood in Wayne County near the Sunglow […]

Saying Goodbye To The Amazing K9 Riddick

Saying Goodbye To The Amazing K9 Riddick

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s always hard to say goodbye, especially to a dog as epic as K9 Riddick whose passing was announced this week. K9 Riddick enjoyed a few years of retirement after nearly 7 years of service in Uintah County with his partner Deputy Amy Leishman. Riddick responded to over 400 calls for service during that time, […]

Oil Wells Approved; Big Brush Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Authorized

Oil Wells Approved; Big Brush Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Authorized

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved the Antelope 2 Pad Kudu Oil Wells, authorizing three Applications for Permit to applicant WEM Operating LLC to drill oil wells. The project location is on split estate lands approximately 8.7 miles southeast of Duchesne in Duchesne County. The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field […]

Vernal Youth Baseball Cancels 2026 Fall Ball Season

Vernal Youth Baseball Cancels 2026 Fall Ball Season

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The drought has prompted plenty of local change and one such change has been a real disappointment for local baseball families. Vernal Youth Baseball announced on Thursday the decision to cancel the 2026 Fall Ball season. “This was not an easy decision, but it is the best one for the long-term health of our baseball […]

Habitat Projects Focus On Helping Deer Populations

Habitat Projects Focus On Helping Deer Populations

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Helping Utah’s deer population is a focus each year by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, including habitat projects in the northeastern part of the state. For example, the completed projects with the Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan have included acquiring land for deer and other wildlife and watershed improvements. “In 2025, the DWR […]

UBIC Kicks Off With 2026 UBIC Native American Pageant

UBIC Kicks Off With 2026 UBIC Native American Pageant

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Activities for ‘UBIC-Uintah Basin in Celebration’ officially kicked off this week with the UBIC native American Pageant. Raven Cuch was crowned UBIC Native American Queen. Taylor Leigh Danford was crowned UBIC Native American Jr Miss. UBIC Native American Jr Miss 1st Attendant is Maxine Hummingbird James, UBIC Native American Little Miss is LeeRica Manning Accawanna, […]

Heavy Rains Can Mean Flash Flooding

Heavy Rains Can Mean Flash Flooding

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The heat wave may find some moments of relief thanks to the rainfall but the storms also pose new risks. “Scattered to widespread thunderstorms remain a threat again this afternoon as monsoonal moisture lingers over the area,” shares National Weather Service. “Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will be possible in the […]

Vernal Veteran Participates For Third Year In Wheelchair Games

Vernal Veteran Participates For Third Year In Wheelchair Games

Jul 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Douglas Hatch, a Vernal Veteran, has represented northeast Utah very well at the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games this month. Evans Family Media has gathered a few more details about this amazing man. Mr. Hatch is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and this was his third year competing at the Wheelchair Games. He participated in […]

Dean Thompson Finishes Treatments, Excited And Hopeful For The Future

Dean Thompson Finishes Treatments, Excited And Hopeful For The Future

Jul 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Bronc Riding Nation has shared some very exciting news concerning a cowboy who was the 2024 World Champion Bareback Rider diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma earlier this year. “Dean Thompson has cleared every chemical and radiation hurdle on his protocol and on the road to the athletic excellence required to nod for a world class bareback […]

Update On Wildfires In The Region

Update On Wildfires In The Region

Jul 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Things have quieted down on the Grizzly Ridge Fire north of Vernal in the Ashley National Forest. The last report stated that the fire was 23 acres and the cause remained under investigation. The Buck Basin Fire northwest of Currant Creek Reservoir has been mapped at 145 acres and as 29% contained. Showers and thunderstorms […]

Duchesne County Blue Ribbon Fisheries Awarded Funding For Projects

Duchesne County Blue Ribbon Fisheries Awarded Funding For Projects

Jul 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Blue Ribbon Fisheries have been awarded funds for needed projects and two of the highest-funded projects are located in Duchesne County. One of those is for Starvation Reservoir angler access and fish habitat improvements. “This project aims to improve fishing access at the reservoir’s Freedom Bridge,” shares the DWR announcement. “The project also includes […]