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A local wildlife enthusiast is spreading the word on the launch of the Division of Wildlife Resources’ new Utah Birding Slam. “Utah has a very active bird-watching community, and birders thrive on competitions and seeking out new species and places to go,” shares DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby. “I have been a birder […]
As is typical this time of year, cases of West Nile Virus have ticked up around the state. While Duchesne and Uintah Counties make the list of counties with mosquito pools testing positive, there are not yet human or horse cases reported. The count of mosquito pools that tested positive for West Nile Virus in […]
Vernal Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the case of a missing/runaway juvenile. Kaiden Manning is 14-years-old and 5 foot 3 inches tall. He has a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. Kaiden was last seen on September 3rd at approximately 5:00pm. He was wearing a black hoodie, white t-shirt, dark […]
A woman driving on a suspended license and her passenger were arrested after being pulled over and the vehicle searched last week in Randlett. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 26-year-old Esperanza May Montes was the driver pulled over by a Ute Indian Tribe Drug and Gang Investigator. Montes admitted to ownership of Fentanyl, […]
Work continues on the U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon project, including coming into Duchesne and the US-40 intersection. The Utah Department of Transportation’s most recent report states that crews are widening US-191 (100 West) to add a dedicated northbound right-turn lane and in order to round the corner for easier turning onto US-40. Barriers have […]
The numbers are in and the Uintah School District is celebrating. The District announced on Tuesday that at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Uintah School District third graders exceeded the state average for Reading on Grade Level with a state average of 48.7% and the district average reaching 51.1%. Why is this such […]
Have you ever wanted to run for public office but didn’t know where to start? The Uintah County Republican Party is hosting an event this month aimed at educating the public on that process. “2026 is a big year for elections in Uintah County and your chance to make a difference starts now,” shares Uintah […]
Rocky Mountain Power has announced that planned power outages are taking place in Uintah County with a big one scheduled next week. On the night of Tuesday, September 9th, a planned power outage is happening in Vernal that will affect approximately 6,755 customers. The start time is listed as 11:30pm and the outage is expected […]
The war on drugs is ongoing and Fentanyl is affecting all demographics. The devastation caused by Fentanyl addiction was clear in an incident at Ashley Regional Medical Center this summer. According to the Affidavit in Support of Arrest Warrant, officers responded to a report at the hospital of a pregnant woman in early labor found […]
The-Utah Department of Transportation has provided an update on the Indian Canyon Corridor project on Highway 191. “Throughout the canyon, crews are making improvements to ensure the road withstands the projected additional heavy traffic and to improve safety for all travelers on the route,” shares the announcement. “[The following is] what to expect in the […]
Ashley National Forest administration is encouraging everyone to help prevent human-caused fires while visiting public lands. Nationally, 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans, including half of all wildfires on national forests. Remember, fireworks are never permitted on the Forest. Do not drive or park on dry grass as hot exhaust pipes or […]
The Roosevelt Branch Library is hosting a special exhibit, on display now into October. The ‘Utah Women Making History’ exhibition features “Utah women (and a few men) who worked throughout the 20th century to advocate for women and advance their communities.” The artist, Brooke Smart, started her career in fine arts before she found the […]