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The Via Ferrata was an item of discussion on the Uintah County Commission meeting agenda on Tuesday. Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell reported that over 150 attended the Via Ferrata open house at Western Park on September 9th where County...

If you’re looking for a new hobby it may be time to join the Citizen Scientists that are part of an exciting cause. The public is invited to participate in data collection of the migratory movements of monarch butterflies and it's really as simple as using your phone....

As of Monday’s last report, the Yellow Lake Fire has grown to 2300 acres and is still 0percent contained. “The fire is actively burning in timber and standing dead and downtrees,” shares the Monday update from Utah Fire Info. “It has crossed onto the east sideof...

October isn’t just for spooks and trick or treating. Trees For Charity has announced thattree and silent auction applications are being accepted as of October 1st. This is the 27thyear for the event and there is generally room for 40 trees to benefit 40 different...

Two Uintah High School students have earned recognition by an elite national program.James Kinsey and Lois Lyman have been named Commended Students by the NationalMerit Scholarship Corporation. "Those who are being recognized as CommendedStudents have demonstrated...

Locals may not realize their luck! While bird watchers travel hundreds and sometimesthousands of miles to hear the rattling call and see the unique dance of a certain largemigratory bird, the experience is just a short drive away for those living in the UintahBasin....

The Uintah County Library is pulling out the stops and making this October a month toremember for all ages. An activity for youth ages 10 to 16 is coming up on October 7thwith the making of Ghost Jars. Registration is required and the activity will be held in thelarge...

A Uintah County family left their home and called 9-1-1 after a man entered their residence, got in the tub, and wouldn’t leave last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the homeowner woke up to the sound of someone walking up the stairs in the home...

A Change.Org petition is circulating started by a Duchesne County family therapist calling for a reduction in the charges against a teen that allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old family member in a dispute on September 22nd. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office...

A man that eluded arrest for several weeks was arrested last week on outstanding warrants. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 20-year-old Jaxon Lee Gross was scheduled to report to Adult Probation and Parole on September 3rd when he called his parole...