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A Health Watch issued for Matt Warner Reservoir was upgraded to a Health Warning on Tuesday, confirming that a Harmful Algal Bloom is present at Matt Warner Reservoir. A Harmful Algal Bloom is just what it sounds like. It’s algae in the water that produces dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. If […]
The Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for June 2024 increased an estimated 2.4% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 41,400 jobs since June 2023. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,766,500. Employment in Daggett County is recorded at 566 which is up from 476 […]
As of the Wednesday report, the Speirs Fire in Daggett County is at 715 acres and has reached 48 percent containment thanks to recent back burn operations. Some closures have been lifted, including the Firefighter Memorial and Green Dale Group campgrounds. Roads and trails still closed to public access include Forest Service Roads 610, 689, […]
The 1st annual Kids Business Fair held in Duchesne County was a success. Young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 16 showcased their inventions and goods at the Old Mill Park and community members turned out to purchase their one-of-a-kind items. Winners from the Kids Business Fair were announced this week. The first place winner was Benjamin […]
Several projects aimed at improving boater access in Utah were recently approved for funding and should begin construction in 2024. Many of the statewide projects are in northeastern Utah. One project is parking lot improvements at Big Sand Wash Reservoir. The undeveloped, unstriped parking lot is full to capacity many weekends. In an effort to […]
A tragedy occurred earlier this month in Roosevelt that has resulted in a new safety push from Roosevelt City Police Chief Mark Watkins. The tragedy occurred near Golf Course Drive and Areva Road when several children (aged 11, 12, and 13) were driving down the road in a golf cart when the 12-year-old driver made […]
Officers were able to quickly apprehend the suspect in a reported vehicle burglary in Vernal on July 20th. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a call came in that a phone had been stolen from a truck with a description given of a woman last seen on foot traveling eastbound. Officers spotted the woman […]
The State of Utah has issued a Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order for Daggett County that went into effect today at 12:01am. The order states that “due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the extremely dry vegetation conditions in northeastern Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the county commission of the affected […]
The Roosevelt City Police Department has a new and easier way to provide feedback on the department and its officers. A QR code that can be used to give the feedback will soon be placed on all patrol vehicles and business cards. It’s also available to use now through the Roosevelt City Police Department Facebook […]
For those new to Utah, Pioneer Day is likely a new concept and a new holiday. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Uintah County are doing their part to provide a fun and educational event in honor of the holiday with their Dinosaurland Pioneer Day Celebration Free Family Event. Pioneer style activities start after the […]
This year’s Duchesne County Fair Honorary Veteran is Steve Dunsmore. Steve was born in 1948 in Roosevelt and lived most of his life in the Altamont area. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and was trained as a helicopter mechanic and door gunner. He served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. He was […]
The possibility of a speeding ticket quickly escalated to serious charges for a driver in Uintah County last week. On July 18th, 39-year-old Joshua Michael Dover was pulled over for speeding. As the officer approached the vehicle the odor of marijuana was detected. While Dover initially denied possessing any illegal substances, inside the vehicle the […]