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Construction Paused Over Indian Canyon For Holiday Weekend; Project Resume 9/8
Travelers will get a break from construction over Indian Canyon this weekend. UDOT announced that construction along US-191 will be paused for Labor Day Weekend.
Remember Life Jackets While Enjoying Northeastern Utah Waterbodies
The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division is sharing life jacket education information with the public ahead of the holiday weekend.
UBTech’s ‘Workforce Promise’ Having Influence On Local Workforce
UBTech has received positive feedback on the Workforce Promise program from local employers. UBTech recently issued a press release reporting on the program that launched 2 years ago in 2024.
Where To Check Out Kokanee Salmon This Fall
Trees aren’t the only part of nature displaying vibrant colors in the fall. Kokanee salmon, which are a shade of silver most of the year, turn a brilliant shade of red as they travel up rivers and streams to spawn.
Roosevelt City Main Street To Be Closed At Night For UDOT Work September 13th And 14th
Roosevelt City is encouraging residents and those traveling through to be aware that a UDOT project will affect Main Street for at least two days this month but will thankfully be done during the least busy time of the day.
Liberty Energy Supporting UBTech Students Through Scholarship Donations
Liberty Energy is the latest local industry leader to show their support for local UBTech students by making generous scholarship donations. Liberty Energy's decision is rooted in their desire to help.
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Big Thanks To A-1 Charity Classic For Supporting Thompsen House Of Hope
For most of the Uintah Basin, the A-1 Charity Classic looked like a golf tournament, a banquet, and a shot at winning a new truck. For the men living at Thompsen House of Hope, it looked like a whole community showing up for them. The Classic, an annual community fundraiser organized by Roosevelt-based E&B Oilfield Services and the Abegglen family, closed out its 2026 campaign on the weekend of August 21 and 22 at Roosevelt Golf Course.
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