A previous closure on the Ashley National Forest has been reinstated as heavy rains have created similar issues in the area in question. “The temporary closure order for the Brown Duck Basin Trail 062 and 062A due to washouts and ravines making them dangerous for use...
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Uintah Basin Healthcare Final 80th Anniversary Celebration Today
Uintah Basin Healthcare’s 80th Anniversary parties wrap up today. On August 14th, 1944, Uintah Basin Healthcare opened their doors to serve the Uintah Basin. The celebrations kicked off on Wednesday in Roosevelt at Constitution Park. Around 1500 people attended the...
Remembering Fallen Marine Sgt. Daniel Gurr
This month marks 13 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well...
Man Arrested After Alleged Attempted Murder In Duchesne County
A man was arrested in Duchesne County over the weekend after allegedly stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stabbing victim called dispatch on August 16th at 5:17am and stated that he had been attacked without warning inside...
Coworker Assault Results In Felony Charge
A case of a workplace assault that took place in May has resulted in a charge filed this week in court. 43-year-old Debra-Ann Thames has been charged with one count of 3rd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault for events that allegedly took place on May 8th. According to...
Back To School Safety Message from Vernal Police Department
Ready or not it is back to school time! Uintah School District’s first official day of school is on August 20th, as is Duchesne County School District, while Terra Academy starts on August 22nd. With the weather nice, it is a guarantee that kids Kindergarten through...
Local 116th Engineering Company Of National Guard Renders Service In Hawaii
The local 116th Engineering Company of the Utah National Guard rendered service while gaining valuable training this summer in Hawaii. The company’s assistance was requested by the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum through the military’s Innovative Readiness Training...
Roosevelt Sports Complex Grand Opening Next Week
Roosevelt City is ready to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Roosevelt Sports Complex at Constitution Park and they have a special gift for the first 500 people! The groundbreaking for the sports complex was held about 1 year ago and the project cost has been...
Uintah County Fair Events Continue Today And Tomorrow At Western Park
The crowd loved Thursday night’s concert of ‘The Frontmen’ at the Uintah County Fair and the fair fun continues through Saturday. Today includes all the favorites, including the book fair, Scales N’ Tails show, Little Red Barn, hypnotist, magic show, Fireman...
Man Charged With Illegally Killing Bull Elk Over Four Years On Tabby Mountain
Charges were filed this week in 8th District Court for Wanton Destruction in the illegal killing of bull elk on the Tabby Mountain Wildlife Management Area of Duchesne County over the last four years. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a search warrant and...