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Myton Residents Increasing Ordinance Enforcement
Myton City is enforcing an Ordinance so things like boats, trailers, dumpsters, etc. cannot be stored within 10 feet of the travel surface of the road for more than 72 continuous hours.
Town Of Rangely Announces Return To Stage 2 Water Restrictions
The Town of Rangely, Colorado, announced on Tuesday that Stage 3 Water Restrictions have been lifted. Outdoor watering with potable water is once again permitted three days per week.
BLM Approves Drill Permits In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced its approval of two drill permits in Uintah County, authorizing applicant Koda Uinta, LLC to directionally drill gas wells from the Tungsten Well Pad.
Remembering The Wright Family Following Tragic Crash
The family has shared the names of the individuals whose lives were tragically lost in Friday’s crash on Highway 40. Rick and Heather Wright and their son Jackson will be remembered and missed.
Fort Duchesne Man Sentenced After Supplying Fentanyl That Killed Woman
A Uintah County man was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison after distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another individual. 50-year-old Jerod Arthur Young, of Fort Duchesne, pleaded guilty on March 26, 2026.
Stay Bear Aware As Bear Encounters Have Doubled
Extreme drought conditions are a factor in the increase in bear incidents that have required assistance from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The number of bear incidents has doubled from last year.
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Big Thanks To Izzie Jackson For Supporting Local Veterans!
A local girl is spreading sunshine and literally taking loads of lemons and making lemonade, all for a great cause! Izzie Jackson set a goal earlier this year of raising $1,776 for the local Veterans Food Pantry by selling lemonade as part of ‘Izzie’s Squeeze of Joy’. Not only did Izzie meet her goal, she exceeded it, and raised $2070 to support the local Veterans Food Pantry. Thank you Izzie for your amazing example to us all!
Photo Cred: Izzie's Squeeze of Joy Facebook page
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