Forest Closure Order Remains In Effect For Yellow Lake Fire
Ashley National Forest confirmed that the Yellow Lake Fire has reached 100 percent containment thanks to continued precipitation but they want the public to note that forest closure orders remain in effect. “Despite reaching full containment, fire resources will...
Uintah County Library November Update
The WHAM! events at the Uintah County Library are off to a great start and there is still time to get involved. WHAM! stands for Writing Hard All Month! and these events are for writers of all ages and skill levels to come in and escape the busy day to write, edit,...
665 Grams Of Methamphetamine Seized During Moffat County Drug Arrest
Law enforcement seized a large amount of methamphetamine in Moffat County over the weekend. On Sunday, November 10th, the All Crimes Enforcement Team (ACET) arrested 77-year-old Hayden resident, John Gibson Lewis, after he was found to be in possession of...
Nuclear Energy Looked To As Solution To Rising Energy Demands
The topic of rising energy demands is on the lips of Utah government leaders and the solution being explored is nuclear energy. Representative John Curtis is among those stressing the possibility. He shared his support for this option in his email newsletter this...
Local Veterans Honored During Ceremonies In Schools
Veterans Day was celebrated locally, including within many schools. In Uintah School District, Naples Elementary held a flag ceremony on Friday, had a special wall containing photos brought in by students of Veterans, and a table was set for the missing and lost...
Christmas Season Has Arrived In Duchesne County
The Christmas season officially kicked off in Duchesne County over the weekend with an annual favorite tradition! This was the 45th year for the Holly Fair in Duchesne County and it did not disappoint. The Holly Fair is among the largest multi-location craft fairs in...
Women Business Owners Of The Basin Meeting Next Week
Another fantastic opportunity is coming up where local women can network and collaborate. The next meeting of the Women Business Owners of the Basin is happening next week in Vernal. Women’s Business Center of Utah has been around since 1997, focused on empowering...
Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department Shares Winter Driving Safety Message
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department has a message for all drivers as winter approaches: Slow down. It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered surface. On the road, increase your following distance enough so that you’ll have plenty of...
Update On Vernal City Lamplighter Block Acquisition
Traction continues on Vernal City’s efforts to acquire the Lamplighter block on 120 East Main Street. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shared on the USU and You radio program that within the next 2 months, they will be looking for community involvement and input on...
Stolen Motorcycle Spray Painted And Found In Uintah County
A motorcycle missing out of Millard County was discovered in Uintah County this fall with a new look. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 25-year-old Gauge Brunner did retain an operable motorcycle belonging to another while knowing or believing that it had...
Yellow Lake Fire 100 Percent Contained
The Yellow Lake Fire is finally listed as 100 percent contained at a total of 33,045 acres. The Yellow Lake Fire had been discovered on September 28th and the mild fall weather and dry conditions created a very dangerous situation that resulted in evacuations and...
Roosevelt Branch Library Holding Holiday Plaster Art Workshops
The Roosevelt Branch Library has caught the spirit of Christmas and has an event over the Thanksgiving weekend for those eager to craft their way into the Christmas season. A 2-day holiday-themed plaster/paint art workshop will be hosted at the library on Friday,...
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