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Search and Rescue Locate 14-Year-Old Lost In Uintas
Family time enjoying the Uintas turned into a terrifying experience for one family over the weekend. Summit County Search and Rescue, assisted by Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue and other resources, were called in on Saturday, August 10th just after...
Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Open House Tomorrow
It’s almost time for another season of the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra and the organization is inviting all interested in learning about the organization to an Open House tomorrow evening. “The Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is comprised of the most...
Wild Horse Roundup Underway This Week In Sand Wash Basin
The Bureau of Land Management is gathering up wild horses in western Colorado’s Sand Wash Basin this week. The Craig Daily Press reports that the bait-trap removal operation plans to gather up to 60 horses. 45 of those are expected to be removed from the range while...
Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Wildland Fire Safety
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department continues to utilize social media to educate the public on fire safety. While wet weather can be helpful, it also can come with increased risk of wildfire due to lightning strikes. Regardless of the weather there are steps that...
21-Year-Old Hit By Car And Dragged Several Blocks; Driver Taken Into Custody
A 21-year-old woman has been life flighted to a Wasatch Front hospital for serious injuries after being hit by a car and dragged. The victim’s mother shared with Evans Family Media that the accident took place around 11am on Tuesday at the intersection by the Rec...
21-Year-Old Hit By Car And Dragged Several Blocks; Vernal PD Issues Release
A 21-year-old woman has been life flighted to a Wasatch Front hospital for serious injuries after being hit by a car and dragged. The victim’s mother shared with Evans Family Media that the accident took place around 11am on Tuesday at the intersection by the Rec...
Sexual Assault At Workplace Results In Felony Charge
A sexual assault that allegedly took place on a worksite in Uintah County has resulted in a criminal charge for the accused. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 43-year-old Joel Ocampo Martinez was working on a job site in Uintah County on July 24th when he...
‘The Frontmen’ In Concert This Thursday At The Uintah County Fair
It’s time for the 2024 Uintah County Fair and this year’s concert is not one to miss. ‘The Frontmen’ are 3 former lead singers, namely: Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar, and Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas, and this amazing...
Volunteers Needed For Dinosaur National Monument Graffiti Removal
Dinosaur National Monument officials are recruiting volunteers for a clean up event next week. “The park archeologist has detected charcoal and etched graffiti on non-cultural rock surfaces along the Box and Hog Canyon trails,” shares officials. “Dinosaur National...
Red Springs Group Campground Reopens After Restoration
Ashley National Forest announced this week the reopening of the Red Springs Group Campground after substantial restoration. “The campground has a brand-new facelift, with resurfacing of the campground roads and spurs, installation of new site furniture, replacement of...
Merger Announcement Means Restart Of Uintah County Refinery
Tar Sands Holdings II, LLC, which owns refining and real estate assets and minerals and mining rights in Vernal, and Integrated Rail and Resources Acquisition Corporation(IRRX), announced Monday a merger of the two companies resulting in a NASDAQ exchange listing. In...
Big Gulch Fire 80 Percent Contained
Crews have continued working on the Big Gulch Fire in Moffat County and progress isfinally happening on the containment line. The latest report states that aerial mapping hasprovided a better estimate on the affected area. The BLM data states that the Big GulchFire...
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