Search and rescue crews worked to evacuate the West Fork of the Duchesne drainage on Tuesday evening due to the danger of the Yellow Lake Fire. Utah Fire Info reports that the Yellow Lake Fire had increased activity on Tuesday. “The closure has been extended north of...
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Via Ferrata Report Given During Uintah County Commission Meeting
The Via Ferrata was an item of discussion on the Uintah County Commission meeting agenda on Tuesday. Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell reported that over 150 attended the Via Ferrata open house at Western Park on September 9th where County...
Become A Local Citizen Scientist To Track Monarch Butterflies
If you’re looking for a new hobby it may be time to join the Citizen Scientists that are part of an exciting cause. The public is invited to participate in data collection of the migratory movements of monarch butterflies and it's really as simple as using your phone....
Two Killed In Highway 40 Crash On Tuesday Near Strawberry Reservoir
A tragic fatal crash took place near Strawberry Reservoir on Tuesday, October 1st. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:41 pm, a Volkswagen Passat was traveling westbound on Highway 40 near milepost 36 when the Volkswagen crossed the center line for...
Yellow Lake Fire Grows To 2,300 Acres
As of Monday’s last report, the Yellow Lake Fire has grown to 2300 acres and is still 0percent contained. “The fire is actively burning in timber and standing dead and downtrees,” shares the Monday update from Utah Fire Info. “It has crossed onto the east sideof...
Applications Now Accepted For Trees For Charity Trees And Silent Auction
October isn’t just for spooks and trick or treating. Trees For Charity has announced thattree and silent auction applications are being accepted as of October 1st. This is the 27thyear for the event and there is generally room for 40 trees to benefit 40 different...
Uintah High School Students Honored By National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Two Uintah High School students have earned recognition by an elite national program.James Kinsey and Lois Lyman have been named Commended Students by the NationalMerit Scholarship Corporation. "Those who are being recognized as CommendedStudents have demonstrated...
DWR: Vernal Events Provide Chance To See Sandhill Cranes In The Wild
Locals may not realize their luck! While bird watchers travel hundreds and sometimesthousands of miles to hear the rattling call and see the unique dance of a certain largemigratory bird, the experience is just a short drive away for those living in the UintahBasin....
October Means Spooky Fun At The Uintah County Library
The Uintah County Library is pulling out the stops and making this October a month toremember for all ages. An activity for youth ages 10 to 16 is coming up on October 7thwith the making of Ghost Jars. Registration is required and the activity will be held in thelarge...
Big Break In Cold Case Leads Investigators To Starvation Reservoir
A big break in a cold case brought investigators to Starvation Reservoir on Monday. AFox13 report shares that a vehicle with human remains inside was found and crews wereworking together to pull the vehicle out of the reservoir. While details on which cold casethis...