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A total of nine projects were selected to receive funding by the Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council this year and an important project on the Strawberry River is among the highest funded projects. The Division of Wildlife Resources announced on Wednesday that the funding will go toward the third phase of the Strawberry River Restoration […]
Knowing fireworks restrictions for your area is a must before adding explosives to your celebrations this weekend. Another must is following safe practices. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has provided an excellent list of safety tips to follow. “Always check fire restrictions before lighting fireworks, as information about fire bans can change […]
Uintah Basin Healthcare has shared that out of an abundance of caution they are sharing information on symptoms of measles in order to keep the community informed. There have been 9 confirmed cases of measles in Utah and the Utah Department of Health & Human Services has shared the following recommendation: If you are experiencing […]
A Vernal man on probation for downloading and sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material online is at it again and facing a long list of new charges. Russell Eugene Drake pleaded Guilty to two counts of 3rd Degree Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in February 2024, having 10 additional charges dismissed. Now on probation, 41-year-old […]
Winds and dangerous conditions have resulted in an increase in wildfires. Dinosaur National Monument shared on Tuesday evening that a new wildfire has been reported in Lodore Canyon, within the Monument. “The fire is reported to be about half a mile south of the Lodore Canyon Ranger Station. National Park Service firefighters and Moffat County […]
The Senate has passed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and Senator John Curtis released a statement after voting in favor of it. He describes the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as landmark legislation that secures the border, delivers permanent tax relief for Utah families, and gives business certainty on energy policy. “The Big Beautiful Bill delivers for Utahns. […]
There are just three chances left to see Outlaw Trail Theater’s production of ‘Oliver!’ at the Western Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Something special about a show with lots of orphans and pickpocket children is that parents and their children are sharing the acting experience together. “I’ve really enjoyed being able to do this show with my […]
Nothing quite rings in the 4th of July like a flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th Fighter Wing and Team Hill. The flyover will include the Uintah Basin but you need to be prepared to watch the sky ahead of the usual parade times. The official schedule released by the 419th Fighter Wing […]
A popular event is happening this month in northeastern Utah. If you’ve only caught a glance of a hummingbird or two but would like a closer look, join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Ashley National Forest and Red Canyon Lodge for this year’s hummingbird banding event. “It’s a rare and unique opportunity to see […]
The Meeker Police Department in Colorado reports that Gypsy Josh Soul, formerly known as Joshua David Solt, a 35-year-old male and former local business owner, was arrested on the evening of Friday, June 27th, for multiple charges, including Sexual Assault on a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Enticement of a Child, and Internet Luring […]
Today is a great day to tune in to Newstalk KVEL AM 920, 104.5 FM as there will be several important interviews airing. An interview with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins airs today on KVEL at 8am and 5pm. The interview focuses on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ working its way through Congress right […]
A local was recognized at the 2025 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Utah Conference and Awards luncheon on June 11th in Salt Lake City. Roosevelt Police Sergeant Morant A. Harrison received the 2025 CIT Officer of the Year award for the State of Utah in June. “Sergeant Harrison was nominated by his peers for his compassionate […]