Road construction is slowing down travelers on Highway 40 from Duchesne towards Myton. The U.S. Route 40 Duchesne to East River Road Paving project is underway to extend the life and improve the ride of the roadway by the Utah Department of Transportation. “This week,...
The Division of Wildlife Resources is getting the word out of chances to see the normally silver kokanee salmon as they turn a brilliant shade of red. A viewing event will be held at Strawberry Reservoir on Saturday, September 21st from 9am to 3pm at the U.S. Forest...
Red Fleet water shares was a main topic of discussion during the August 26th Uintah County Commission Work Session meeting. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins started the discussion, explaining that the County in recent weeks learned that they have access to 119...
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on an amazing community member known for her involvement and service. Louise Thompson was announced as the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award. The Chamber announcement shares that...
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has issued an invitation for information from the public as they continue to investigate a man accused of rape and with pending charges related to possessing nude Snapchat photos of teens. On April 26th, 2024, an investigation was...
The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reports that the body of the missing paddle boarder was found and recovered from Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Tuesday. This was day three of the search in the Swim Beach area of Daggett County. Search crews began scaling back efforts...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun an operation to capture and relocate wolves from the depredating Copper Creek wolf pack. “The decision to capture and relocate the Copper Creek pack was made with the careful consideration of multiple factors and feedback from...
The Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument is recipient to some well deserved recognition as it has been selected as one of Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. “As with the First 100, sites on this list...
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department shared a flash flood safety message this week as heavy rains have resulted in flooding around the state. “Flash floods occur suddenly and usually within hours of excessive heavy rainfall. Flash floods become raging torrents of...
Two teens were ejected in a crash on Highway 40 near Vernal on Tuesday afternoon with one suffering fatal injuries and the other in critical condition. Utah Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 12:17 p.m. August 27, 2024, a silver Honda Sedan was traveling...