For those new to Utah, Pioneer Day is likely a new concept and a new holiday. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Uintah County are doing their part to provide a fun and educational event in honor of the holiday with their Dinosaurland Pioneer Day Celebration Free...
Kristin Forbis
Duchesne County Fair Honorary Veteran
This year’s Duchesne County Fair Honorary Veteran is Steve Dunsmore. Steve was born in 1948 in Roosevelt and lived most of his life in the Altamont area. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and was trained as a helicopter mechanic and door gunner. He served in...
Public Asked To Keep Eye Out For Stolen Camper And ATV
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has asked for the public’s watchful eye in a theft case. They are investigating a case of a stolen Toy Hauler camper trailer and Polaris RZR from the area of Reid’s Ranch in Duchesne County. “Deputies are asking the public to keep...
Uintah Animal Shelter Closed To The Public Due To Unknown Illness
The staff and volunteers at the Uintah Animal Shelter have a tough job but they continue to give their all to serve the animals in Uintah County. One thing they often deal with is sickness among the animals and a most recent scare has caused them to close their doors...
Event Tonight On Matt Warner: The Outlaw Who Became A Lawman
The Uintah County Library is excited to welcome those eager to learn more about the local wild west history with a special event tonight all about Matt Warner: The Outlaw who became a Lawman. Matt Warner was born in Sanpete County in 1864 and in 1878, when just a...
DWR: See Hummingbirds Up Close At Northeastern Utah Event
Hummingbirds are currently migrating through Utah making it a great time to catch a glimpse of these incredible birds. The DWR is partnering with retired Bureau of Land Management Biologist Terry Tolbert and U.S. Forest Service Biologist Lisa Young to host a...
What’s With The Increase Of Rocky Mountain Power Outages?
An increase in power outages has left the public and business owners asking why. A letter sent out to Rocky Mountain Power customers explains that Rocky Mountain Power is de-energizing power lines as a preventative measure during periods of the greatest wildfire risk...
Colorado Health Officials Confirm Human Cases Of Avian Flu
The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed that there have been human cases of avian flu in Colorado. There have been a total of 5 human cases, all of which were workers at poultry farms. State Epidemiologists believe the human cases are the direct result of...
DWR: Safety When Hiking In Mountain Goat Country
One of the largest mountain goat herds in the state is located in the Uinta Mountains so what should you do to stay safe when recreating in their space? If you encounter a mountain goat while hiking or backpacking, the DWR has shared the following tips: Give them...
Uintah County Motorcyclist Killed Minutes From Home After Cross Country Trip
A Uintah County man was tragically killed just minutes from home on his return from a cross country trip on his motorcycle. Utah Highway Patrol reported that on Sunday night a Mazda traveling on Highway 40 turned and entered the path of a westbound motorcycle. The...