Colorado’s plans to bolster and grow the state’s wolf population has hit a bump in the road. The tribes in Washington that originally agreed to provide the wolves for Colorado’s reintroduction program are no longer willing to participate. A letter to Colorado Parks...
Kristin Forbis
DWR: Changes To Big Game Hunting To Know Before Heading Out Into The Field
The Division of Wildlife Resources has reminders for hunters of changes to big game hunting this year. Here are some of the new laws to be aware of: Harvest reporting is now required for all of the general-season buck deer and bull elk hunts in Utah, in addition to...
Ashley Valley Water Clarifies Water Issues In Letter To Customers
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District shared a letter last week with its customers aiming to answer questions about the new policy requiring new connections to dedicate water shares to the District. The letter explains that the primary source of water...
Referendum Effort Gathers Double Signatures Needed
The signature gathering effort to repeal a 0.3% Sales and Use Tax increase in Uintah County and have the matter placed on the November ballot has concluded and those behind the effort are pleased with the results. Committee member Brian Gorum says the county residents...
Fire Officials Holding Utah Resources Due To Increased Risk Of Wildfires
An increase in lightning activity during continued hot and dry conditions have fire officials worried and scrambling to ensure resources will remain available in the state as the need arises. Given the weather predictions, the primary wildland fire management agencies...
Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association 112th Anniversary Reunion Coming Up
A celebration of Rio Blanco County’s cultural heritage is coming up on August 10th at the fairgrounds in Meeker. The 112th Anniversary Reunion “Boots and Roots” dinner and dance put on by the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association is for everyone with ties to Rio...
Roosevelt PD Reminder Of Rules In City Parks
Roosevelt City Police Department has some reminders for the public that are true at all times but are timely with UBIC underway. First, there is no smoking or vaping allowed in the city parks. Smoking and vaping are only allowed in parking lots. When it comes to...
Green River Man Arrested After Threatening Minor With Gun
A Green River, Wyoming man is facing a felony charge of Aggravated Assault and Battery after pointing a loaded gun at a minor. Two minors told police about the incident in which they were coasting their dirt bikes on a sidewalk when the man called out to them and told...
August 4th Free Entrance To Dinosaur National Monument And All National Parks
On August 4th, all National Park Service entrance fees will be waived to celebrate the 4-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act and this includes free entrance to Dinosaur National Monument. “The Great American Outdoors Act is one of the largest infusions...
Community Urged To Drive Calm Or Face Legal Consequences
Utah drivers can now be held accountable with reports from law enforcement at the state, county, and city levels of increased road rage incidents. The Utah State Legislature passed HB 30, “Road Rage Amendments,” during the 2024 session and all law enforcement...