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Governor Issues Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency Due To Flooding
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah communities. Many Utahns have seen significant damage to homes and public infrastructure over the past weeks, shares the announcement. Additionally,...
1 Dead, 1 Missing In Flaming Gorge Reservoir Paddle Board Drowning Incident
One woman has died and another is missing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir following a paddle boarding incident that took place on Saturday. The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24th at approximately 4:20pm a 911 call was received by Wyoming’s...
Utah Office Of Energy Development Announces Funding Award For Uinta Basin
The Utah Office of Energy Development announced on Thursday a funding award to improve air quality in the Uinta Basin. The press release shared that Caerus Uinta and XCL Resources, LLC will be awarded a combined total of $90,000 under the Uinta Basin Aerial Leak and...
Final Speirs Fire Update; Greens Draw Road Remains Closed
After nearly 6 weeks, the Speirs Fire in Daggett County is now categorized as 100 percent contained. The Forest Service made the announcement on Thursday, stating that fire activity remains minimal, with little evidence of heat or smoke within the fire perimeter....
Storms Mean Increased Threat Of Flash Flooding
It’s the time of year when flash flooding can become a concern. While the threat is higher the further south you go, it is still worth noting that National Weather Service has warned that there is an increased threat of flash flooding in eastern Utah. If you come...
Dinah SOAR Days Voted Favorite Local Event Among Uintah County Residents
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to a Vernal City survey. Dinah SOAR Days starts in Vernal today. The 2023 survey asked Uintah County residents about their favorite local events and you guessed it! The favorite event of those surveyed is the Dinah...
Patrols Increased Following Suspicious Incidents Around Douglas Pass
A scary account of suspicious individuals targeting travelers between Douglas Pass and the Town of Rangely has been verified by law enforcement. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office issued a Public Safety Awareness Bulletin for Highway 139 on Thursday, sharing that...
Back To School Safety Tips
The safety messages from Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department reach beyond fire safety. This week they shared Back To School safety tips. “School is back in session this week and School Zones, School Buses and Crosswalks will be active with children going to and from...
Friends Against Family Violence Offering Classes To Community
Friends Against Family Violence has a variety of classes offered to the public. The Vernal session of Moving Beyond Abuse starts up again on September 9th. “Moving Beyond Abuse can give you tools with life-changing results,” shares the announcement. “These unique...
Unemployment Update
Updated Department of Workforce Services data reports that July’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.2%. Approximately 57,000 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s June unemployment rate is unrevised at 3.0%. The July national unemployment rate increased...
Uintah County Man Arrested After Trying To Break Into Residences
A man on probation was arrested on Sunday in Uintah County after calls came in that he was trying to break into residences. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 36-year-old Jesse Doyle Clark was extremely agitated upon the arrival of police officers and...
Rangely Police Release Information On Child Abuse Report After Public Outcry
The Rangely Police Department released information after public outcry concerning a local child abuse report began circulating on Tik Tok. The video was taken by a person who was concerned at the sight of two boys on their bikes far from town without shirts on and had...
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