Utah filed a landmark public lands lawsuit on Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to address whether the federal government can simply hold unappropriated lands within a State indefinitely. The state press release shares that the “unappropriated” land in question is...
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,”...
A carnival worker was arrested on Friday after a drunken fit behind the scenes at the Uintah County Fair. 24-year-old Shannia Shonie of Moab is charged with 3rd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault and Misdemeanor Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Property Destruction,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...