The cougar population has been growing steadily in Utah and the Division of WildlifeResources has some tips to stay safe. Do not hike or jog alone. Maintain awareness incougar country while hiking or jogging and avoid using headphones that block out yoursurroundings....
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Duchesne County Sheriff Asks Public For Help In Case Of Stolen ATV
Tips, including anonymous tips, are sought in a theft case in the region. The DuchesneCounty Sheriff’s Office made a public request on Tuesday asking for any informationregarding a missing ATV. “On May 24th, deputies were notified of a stolen ATV, aYamaha 660 Raptor,”...
Dead Puppies Result In Moffat County Animal Cruelty Investigation
Dead puppies found in Moffat County are being investigated as a case of animal cruelty and tips from the public are invited. Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shared that a deputy discovered a dead puppy near the intersection of Moffat County Road 22 and 24 and upon...
Meet The Candidate: Tom Hansen For Utah House District 67
Tom Hansen, the endorsed Republican Convention nominee for Utah House District 67, recently gave an interview with Evans Family Media and the interview is available to listen to. Hansen was a Convention only candidate and is running against incumbent Christine...
DWR: Free Fishing Day Coming Up
A special opportunity to make memories and try something new comes with the right price tag. The DWR has announced that Free Fishing Day, which allows anyone to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license, will be Saturday, June 8th. Every summer, this...
Cutting Down Trees To Create Structures Prohibited On Forest
For many, the launch of summer is synonymous with getting out into nature and enjoying time on the mountain. Ashley National Forest welcomes visitors but has issued a firm reminder that all need to be respectful of the natural resources and the opportunities they...
‘Let’s Go – A John Wesley Powell Story’ Preparing For Debut
A stage production will soon join the list of ways that locals celebrate a miraculous and daring adventure that is part of regional history. “155 years ago John Wesley Powell and nine companions pushed off from Expedition Island in Green River, Wyoming. Three months...
Ute Indian Tribe Unveils Willow Creek Microgrid Project
The Ute Indian Tribe has unveiled the Willow Creek Microgrid project. According to a press release from the Ute Indian Tribe, the project features a state-of-the-art solar array integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System. “This advanced setup maximizes solar...
Referendum Application Submitted To Repeal Sales Tax Increase
The Uintah County Clerk Auditor has confirmed that his office received a Referendum application on Thursday regarding the 0.3% Sales and Use Tax increase for public safety approved by the Uintah County Commissioners on Tuesday. The Utah State Legislature approved the...
Closed Fire Season Begins June 1st
The Utah Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday that hot and dry temperatures are predicted for the first of June and that also marks the start of the closed fire season in Utah. According to the DNR, an abundant amount of fine, flashy fuels have grown...