Consequences for breaking the law can extend to those who were helping a criminal evade authorities which is the case in a recent arrest in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to assist Adult Probation as they served a...
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Officer Injured Trying To Rescue Individuals From Vehicle On Fire After Crash
An officer was injured trying to save individuals from a car crash that caught fire. The accident took place on Saturday July 27th, at approximately 5:30am, in Carbon County. The single vehicle accident had four occupants. The Sheriff’s Office shared that “it was...
Horse Dies of Heart Attack That Occurred During Weekend Rodeo
The crowd witnessed a sad event during the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo in Rock Springs over the weekend. Sweetwater NOW reports that a horse suffered a heart attack during a steer wrestling event on Saturday. The rodeo committee announced on Tuesday that the horse had...
Duchesne County School District Free Developmental Screenings
It is hard to believe but the school year is just around the corner. The Duchesne County School District is preparing for the year and some important dates are coming up for residents with children ages 3 to 5. The Duchesne County Preschool ‘Child Find’ Free...
Vernal Theatre: Live Junior Production ‘Honk! Jr.’ Opens Tonight
What can be better than enjoying a fun musical? How about attending a fun musical put on by local youth… Every summer, Vernal Theatre Live invites youth to audition to put on a Junior production where all the roles are filled with local kids. This year’s production is...
Drug Dealer Throws Meth, Heroin, And Fentanyl Out Vehicle Window As He Flees
A Salt Lake City man has been charged after an incident in which he fled after being pulled over by police and disposed of large amounts of drugs out the car window. According to the Probable Cause Statement, an officer pulled over a vehicle for speeding in Uintah...
Arrest In Multiple Cases Of Theft In Duchesne County
The suspect has been arrested in multiple cases of theft in Duchesne County. 32-year-old Gattlyn Macaulay Nicholes was arrested on July 26th and booked into Duchesne County Jail. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received information on July 21st...
Roosevelt PD Ask Public For Tips
An image is worth a thousand words and Roosevelt City Police Department is relying on the power of simple images to help in current investigations. On Monday, Roosevelt PD petitioned the public, seeking help to identify two individuals in photos related to two...
Red Flag Warning Issued Through Tuesday Evening
National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings throughout the region, in effect through at least Tuesday evening. A Red Flag Warning indicates the danger of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. In Utah, the Book Cliffs Fire Weather Zone 487 is...
Tips For Handling Power Outages From Uintah County Emergency Management
Uintah County Emergency Management has offered tips to handle what has become a regular difficult situation. “Recent changes from Rocky Mountain Power have led to more frequent and prolonged power outages in some areas,” shares their announcement. “By being prepared,...