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Fall Is Nearly Here Which Offers The Chance To See Red Kokanee Salmon
The Division of Wildlife Resources is getting the word out of chances to see the normally silver kokanee salmon as they turn a brilliant shade of red. A viewing event will be held at Strawberry Reservoir on Saturday, September 21st from 9am to 3pm at the U.S. Forest...
Uintah County Red Fleet Water Shares Discussed During Monday Meeting
Red Fleet water shares was a main topic of discussion during the August 26th Uintah County Commission Work Session meeting. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins started the discussion, explaining that the County in recent weeks learned that they have access to 119...
Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award: Louise Thompson
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on an amazing community member known for her involvement and service. Louise Thompson was announced as the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award. The Chamber announcement shares that...
Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has issued an invitation for information from the public as they continue to investigate a man accused of rape and with pending charges related to possessing nude Snapchat photos of teens. On April 26th, 2024, an investigation was...
Body Of Missing Woman Recovered; Flaming Gorge Drowning Victims Identified
The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reports that the body of the missing paddle boarder was found and recovered from Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Tuesday. This was day three of the search in the Swim Beach area of Daggett County. Search crews began scaling back efforts...
Operation Announced To Capture Wolves From Copper Creek Wolf Pack
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun an operation to capture and relocate wolves from the depredating Copper Creek wolf pack. “The decision to capture and relocate the Copper Creek pack was made with the careful consideration of multiple factors and feedback from...
Carnegie Quarry Makes List Of ‘Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites’
The Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument is recipient to some well deserved recognition as it has been selected as one of Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences. “As with the First 100, sites on this list...
Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department PSA: Flash Flood Safety
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department shared a flash flood safety message this week as heavy rains have resulted in flooding around the state. “Flash floods occur suddenly and usually within hours of excessive heavy rainfall. Flash floods become raging torrents of...
Teens Ejected In Highway 40 Crash; Driver Killed, Passenger In Critical Condition
Two teens were ejected in a crash on Highway 40 near Vernal on Tuesday afternoon with one suffering fatal injuries and the other in critical condition. Utah Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 12:17 p.m. August 27, 2024, a silver Honda Sedan was traveling...
Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:00pm, Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ballard on the report of a possible fight in progress. When deputies arrived an adult male was found...
North Slope Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Treatment Planned For Tomorrow
Ashley National Forest and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources want the public to be aware that starting tomorrow, a rotenone treatment will be taking place within the South Fork of the Sheep Creek drainages on the forest. The project is part of a native cutthroat...
Dinosaur National Monument Announces Temporary Road Closures
Northeastern Utah has been hit by heavy rains like much of the state and Dinosaur National Monument announced some closures as a result. “The unpaved Echo Park and Yampa Bench roads are temporarily closed because of multiple washouts after a rain event on August...
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