It’s time again for a favorite local event that also draws visitors from throughout the region and beyond. Dinah “SOAR” Days Hot Air Balloon Festival is happening August 23rd through the 25th and if you’ve been watching the sky you may have even enjoyed a preview of...
Month: August 2024
New School Year Reminders From Law Enforcement Agencies In Uintah County
It’s back to school day for most schools throughout the Uintah Basin and local law enforcement have some reminders for all. “Our officers will be actively patrolling school zones to ensure the safety of all students, parents, and staff,” shares Vernal Police. “The...
Driver In Hit And Run That Dragged Woman Held On No Bail; Incident Details
Court documents fill in the gaps of what happened following a hit and run in Vernal in which a young woman was struck and dragged several blocks on August 13th. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to the area of 300 West and 500 South at...
Owen K Speirs
Funeral services for Owen K Speirs, age 89 the husband of Claire Speirs, will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 West 1000 North, Vernal. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6:00 - 7:30PM at the...
Maverick Semi Dumps 6000 Gallons Of Fuel After Crash
A crash on Highway 6 could have ended much worse after a major fuel spill resulted from the collision. Fox 13 reported that sometime around 5pm on Sunday two semi-trucks crashed on Highway 6 about a mile west of Thistle, blocking all lanes. Highway 6 was closed in...
Community Rallies To Help Maverick Driver Critically Injured In Oil Rig Fire
The Maverick driver critically injured in the explosion at an oil rig site east of Myton on August 14th continues to fight for his life in the hospital and the community has rallied around the family to help. After the accident on Wednesday, Josh Phillips with...
Temporary Closures After Brown Duck Basin Trails Washouts
A previous closure on the Ashley National Forest has been reinstated as heavy rains have created similar issues in the area in question. “The temporary closure order for the Brown Duck Basin Trail 062 and 062A due to washouts and ravines making them dangerous for use...
Uintah Basin Healthcare Final 80th Anniversary Celebration Today
Uintah Basin Healthcare’s 80th Anniversary parties wrap up today. On August 14th, 1944, Uintah Basin Healthcare opened their doors to serve the Uintah Basin. The celebrations kicked off on Wednesday in Roosevelt at Constitution Park. Around 1500 people attended the...
Remembering Fallen Marine Sgt. Daniel Gurr
This month marks 13 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well...
Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Murder In Duchesne County
A man was arrested in Duchesne County over the weekend after allegedly stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stabbing victim called dispatch on August 16th at 5:17am and stated that he had been attacked without warning inside...