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A traffic stop and a search warrant on a Uintah County residence put several alleged drug dealers behind bars this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the search warrant was executed on July 15th. After some delay, the door was opened by Candice Hogan....

A probation check in Uintah County resulted in arrest in Uintah County on July 12th. 45-year-old Jason Ray Mayfield was arrested after drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine were located in his residence. Upon further search of the residence, a black container was...

An increase in power outages has left the public and business owners asking why. A letter sent out to Rocky Mountain Power customers explains that Rocky Mountain Power is de-energizing power lines as a preventative measure during periods of the greatest wildfire risk...

The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed that there have been human cases of avian flu in Colorado. There have been a total of 5 human cases, all of which were workers at poultry farms. State Epidemiologists believe the human cases are the direct result of...

One of the largest mountain goat herds in the state is located in the Uinta Mountains so what should you do to stay safe when recreating in their space? If you encounter a mountain goat while hiking or backpacking, the DWR has shared the following tips: Give them...

Rainstorms have significantly helped in reducing the intensity of the Speirs Fire in Daggett County this week. The fire’s operation has been taken over by Great Basin Incident Management Team 3. The Speirs Fire started on July 13th and is burning approximately 3 miles...

Pre-sale estimates were blown to bits by the final auction price of ‘Apex’, the most complete and best preserved Stegosaurus fossil of its size ever discovered. Sotheby’s New York Auction House announced Wednesday that while it was originally estimated that Apex would...

The Uintah County Library officially has a new Library Director, Karen England. The announcement states that “Karen is a passionate librarian with a lifelong love of learning. From a young age, Karen has been drawn to libraries, and she spent much of her childhood...

Starting in October, limits on lake trout under 28 inches in Flaming Gorge are expected to be eliminated. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission voted to remove the limits on the Wyoming side of Flaming Gorge in an ongoing effort to save the kokanee salmon population....

Craig has made the list of ‘Towns in Colorado with the Best Downtown Areas in 2024’. The World Atlas publication selected the destinations based on a search for Colorado destinations far from the crowded streets of urban areas like Denver. The destinations are all...