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Ute Baseball Season Comes to an End in St. George

May 12, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The 15th ranked Uintah Boys baseball team headed to St. George last Thursday and Friday for a best of three series with the 2nd ranked Snow Canyon Warriors for the 4A tournament second round. The Warriors proved their ranking beating the Utes 10-0 on Thursday and 7-2 on Friday, ending the season for the Utes.

Ute Girls Softball Falls to Hurricane in Three Games

Ute Girls Softball Falls to Hurricane in Three Games

May 12, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The 5th ranked Ute girls softball team hosted a three game series with the 12thranked Hurricane Tigers for the second round of the 4A state tournament. The Utes put together a four-run fourth inning to take the lead, but it slipped away down the stretch in the 6-5 loss.In a must win game on Friday, […]

Ute Boys Soccer Team Scores Overtime Goal for 4A Tournament Win

Ute Boys Soccer Team Scores Overtime Goal for 4A Tournament Win

May 12, 2025 · Barry Johnson · Sports

The 13th ranked Ute boy’s soccer team started the 4A tournament last Friday hosting the Payson Lions. The Lions struck early scoring two goals in the first period, with the Utes scoring one. The Utes tied the score in the in the second, then scored the winner in the second overtime for the 3-2 victory. […]

DWR Announces Funding Award To Benefit Native Species Populations

DWR Announces Funding Award To Benefit Native Species Populations

May 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that about 30 projects have received funding by the Species Protection Account. Programs and recovery efforts will use the funds to help Utah species in northeastern Utah and beyond including the Utah prairie dog, June sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, razorback sucker, bonytail, and several plant species. Approximately 48% of […]

Daggett County Commission Announces Event Calendar

Daggett County Commission Announces Event Calendar

May 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Summer events and rodeos are the bread and butter of Daggett County and the Commissioners are ready to kick off this busy season. “With the arrival of May, Daggett County eagerly anticipates a vibrant summer filled with an array of engaging activities,” shares the Commissioners. “This year’s calendar boasts the welcome addition of several novel […]

“Jump the Moon” Traveling Exhibit At Uintah County Heritage Museum

“Jump the Moon” Traveling Exhibit At Uintah County Heritage Museum

May 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some very special artwork is on display at the Uintah County Heritage Museum. “Jump the Moon” is a traveling exhibit through the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Some of the favorite pieces are by Jump the Moon founder Michael J. Bingham. “A life-threatening accident greatly enhanced Michael J. Bingham’s awareness and understanding of disabilities,” […]

Woman Charged With Felony Drug Distribution In Uintah County

Woman Charged With Felony Drug Distribution In Uintah County

May 8, 2025 · Basin Now · News

A woman is facing drug charges, including a felony distribution charge, in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 42-year-old Shantele Marie Christofferson was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for an equipment violation in April. Christofferson was found to have a scale on her person as well as a bag of […]

NEPA Process For Daggett County Multi-Use Trail Project

NEPA Process For Daggett County Multi-Use Trail Project

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The process continues for the environmental assessment of a proposed Daggett County project. The proposed SR-43 Multi-Use Trail Project aims to construct a 10-foot-wide asphalt paved trail along SR-43 and then along Stateline Road and Airport Road. “The trail runs along the north side of SR-43 beginning at the west Manila Utah town border and […]

Anglers Encouraged To Harvest Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge

Anglers Encouraged To Harvest Lake Trout On Flaming Gorge

May 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced that annual fish stocking at Flaming Gorge will begin mid-May and continue through mid-June and this event offers a prime opportunity for anglers to target lake trout under 28 inches. “Lake trout can significantly impact the survival of stocked fish,” shares John Walrath, Green River fisheries biologist. […]