The Vernal Ranger District is encouraging those gathering firewood by permit to utilize the area along the Hacking Lake Road (FSR 043) for collection. “Over the past few years this area has not been available to firewood cutters due to timber sales in the area,”...
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Major Delays Expected Today On Highway 40 East Of Craig, Colorado
A travel alert has been issued for Highway 40 east of Craig, Colorado as the wreckage of an accident is recovered and cleaned up. The Colorado Department of Transportation shared the following: Beginning at 9am on Tuesday, August 20th, crews will perform operations to...
Uintah School District Opening Institute Celebrates Testing Achievements
The Uintah School District held its Opening Institute on Friday and several schools were recognized for recent achievements. Uintah High School was recognized because last year’s freshman and sophomore classes scored above the state average in all assessed areas on...
Dinah “SOAR” Days Festival Ready To Welcome Crowds This Weekend
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...
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...
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...