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Red Fleet water shares was a main topic of discussion during the August 26th Uintah County Commission Work Session meeting. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins started the discussion, explaining that the County in recent weeks learned that they have access to 119 acre feet of water out of Red Fleet that was purchased in 2014 […]
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on an amazing community member known for her involvement and service. Louise Thompson was announced as the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award. The Chamber announcement shares that Louise is an owner of several local businesses such as Basin Flood and Fire, Buddy […]
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has issued an invitation for information from the public as they continue to investigate a man accused of rape and with pending charges related to possessing nude Snapchat photos of teens. On April 26th, 2024, an investigation was started by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office into the allegation of Rape, […]
Louise Thompson Local business owner Louise Thompson has been actively involved in the community serving on multiple boards and charity organizations in Uintah Basin. She is also a member of charity organizations such as The Vernal Rotary Club where she served as the president for one year, and multiple years on the board. During her […]
The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reports that the body of the missing paddle boarder was found and recovered from Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Tuesday. This was day three of the search in the Swim Beach area of Daggett County. Search crews began scaling back efforts Sunday due to hazardous weather conditions. On Monday, the search […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun an operation to capture and relocate wolves from the depredating Copper Creek wolf pack. “The decision to capture and relocate the Copper Creek pack was made with the careful consideration of multiple factors and feedback from many different stakeholders,” shares CPW Director Jeff Davis. ”Our options in this unique […]
The Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument is recipient to some well deserved recognition as it has been selected as one of Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. “As with the First 100, sites on this list receive IUGS recognition because they are of the highest scientific value,” shares the […]
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department shared a flash flood safety message this week as heavy rains have resulted in flooding around the state. “Flash floods occur suddenly and usually within hours of excessive heavy rainfall. Flash floods become raging torrents of water, ripping through neighborhoods, streets, and valleys sweeping away whatever is in their path. […]
Two teens were ejected in a crash on Highway 40 near Vernal on Tuesday afternoon with one suffering fatal injuries and the other in critical condition. Utah Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 12:17 p.m. August 27, 2024, a silver Honda Sedan was traveling westbound on SR-40 milepost 136 when it drifted left, crossed the […]
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:00pm, Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ballard on the report of a possible fight in progress. When deputies arrived an adult male was found unresponsive with multiple stab wounds. Life saving measures were performed on the victim […]
Ashley National Forest and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources want the public to be aware that starting tomorrow, a rotenone treatment will be taking place within the South Fork of the Sheep Creek drainages on the forest. The project is part of a native cutthroat trout restoration project using the piscicide rotenone. “An area […]
Northeastern Utah has been hit by heavy rains like much of the state and Dinosaur National Monument announced some closures as a result. “The unpaved Echo Park and Yampa Bench roads are temporarily closed because of multiple washouts after a rain event on August 25th,” shares the Monument’s announcement. “They are being assessed for repairs. […]