Thanksgiving saw several human-triggered avalanches in Utah’s backcountry, including within the Uintas. According to the Utah Avalanche Center, weak snow near the ground is the main cause with a picture from a remotely triggered avalanche in the Uintas showing a lot...
A public servant in Duchesne County is approaching retirement and Evans Family Media is among those wishing to thank her for many years of dedicated service. Irene Hansen will finish up her term as Duchesne County Commissioner this month after choosing not to seek...
Trio Petroleum issued a press release last week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project located in Uintah County. The successful drilling and completion of the first two exploratory wells encountered substantial oil-bearing pay zones in the Rimrock and Asphalt...
This time of year poses increased risks for home fires. The Duchesne Fire Department has shared the following reminders: Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. As you try to stay cozy and warm this winter, stay fire smart! Plug only 1...
Registration is opening for upcoming activities through the Uintah Recreation District. The Top Rope Certification Program is for anyone ages 15 and up. There are also Beginner and Intermediate Youth Climbing Classes for ages 5 to 10. Co-ed volleyball leagues start up...
The Thanksgiving holiday is expected to be a very busy travel weekend. AAA predicts that 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more away from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year’s projection of nearly 80 million travelers is an increase...
It’s the 10th year for Sub for Seniors and organizers need your help. Sub for Seniors provides a holiday gift and food bag for each of the Uintah Basin seniors on their list. “These seniors are generally isolated, lonely, and unable to provide for themselves,” shares...
Tickets are now on sale for the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Christmas concert. The Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus has been a local staple of the Christmas season since 2013. In 2012, the new Dean of USU Uintah Basin at the time, Dr. Boyd Edwards, had moved to...
An arrest has been made in the 1972 murder case of Gregory Nickell and law enforcement is asking the public for any additional details available as they prepare for prosecution. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Tuesday, November 26th, Darrel Eugene...
USU has announced that they have received $500,000 dollars in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help increase retention and graduation rates among Native American students and USU Uintah Basin is among the campuses to benefit. “As Utah’s land-grant...