A Uintah Basin cowboy is making his mark on professional rodeo as he keeps climbing the ranks. 21-year-old Cash Robb is pushing to reach his first-ever Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The PRCA’s prorodeo.com publication highlighted his growing chances this week after...
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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Asks For Public’s Help In Case Of Stolen ATV
Deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office have requested help in a theft case. They are investigating a stolen ATV and are asking the public to keep an eye out for it. The lime green and gray Polaris Outlaw 112cc ATV was stolen on or about June 30th from the...
2 Transported To Hospital In Single Vehicle Crash West Of Vernal
Two people were transported to the hospital on Monday after a single vehicle crash west of Vernal on Highway 40. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at about 5pm at Mile Marker 138 when an eastbound Jeep Wrangler drifted off the right side of the...
Vernal Man Arrested In Alabama On Charges Of Child Sexual Abuse
A Vernal man was arrested in Sheffield City, Alabama after warrants were issued for his arrest. On Friday, AL.com reported that Damien Zachary Marshall had been arrested that day and was being held in the Sheffield City Jail awaiting extradition. According to the...
Ashley National Forest Reminds Visitors to Recreate Responsibly
The mountains are a popular escape this time of year and all visitors are urged to recreate responsibly. “Summer is in full swing and there are many recreation opportunities to enjoy,” shares the reminder from Ashley National Forest. “Whether fishing, camping, hiking,...
What’s Happening At The Roosevelt Branch Library?
The Roosevelt Branch Library now has self-checkout for patrons in a hurry or just wanting to check out their items themselves. There will still be a librarian to check out items like always and the self-checkout is just an added option. Also keep in mind that the...
U.S. Forest Service Halts Aspen Restoration Project On Ashley National Forest
The Ashley National Forest Aspen Restoration Project which had been approved in October 2023 has been halted. In a letter signed this month by Kristy Groves, the new Ashley National Forest Supervisor, it says her decision to withdraw the project is effective...
Man Follows GPS On “Shortcut” To Vernal And Ends Up Stranded On Mountain
Technology is a powerful tool but it’s important critical thinking skills still be employed when using it. A motorist learned this lesson last week when attempting to travel from Springville to Vernal for the 4th of July. According to Wasatch County Search and Rescue,...
2 Sent To Hospital After RV Pulls In Front Of Semi On Highway 40
A crash on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir sent 2 people to the hospital on Sunday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident took place at 12:15 pm when a vehicle pulled in front of a semi. The empty tanker was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 when a...
Man Arrested After Being Accused Of Rape/Stealing Car Following Rave Party
A rave party in the Strawberry River Road area of Duchesne County resulted in arrest for one man in attendance who was accused of rape and then took a vehicle without permission, fleeing the situation before cops arrived. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause,...