Upgrades to the ice rink and amphitheater at the Western Park are underway. The funds are part of the $12 million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and no local tax dollars are involved, explains Uintah County Commissioner Bart Haslem. The two projects...
An amazing team of people in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County have been recognized for their role in providing emergency services. Brad Flanagan, the Western Region Director for the Colorado National Emergency Number Association and Public-Safety Communications Officials,...
Multiple sources have confirmed that the individual fatally involved in the December 16th incident at a hotel in Ballard was Arden Charles Post of Fort Duchesne. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office released the following information on December 16th, the day of the...
Funeral services for Billy will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11 am at the Uintah Conference Center. With viewings from 9:30 - 10:45 am prior to service. Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military honors from the American Legion and the...
Graveside services for Kevin Killian, age 68 of Rooseveltwill be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 12:00 noon at the Bridgeland Cemetery with military honors provided by the Roosevelt American Legion and the Patriot Guard Riders. Services under the direction...
Funeral services for Darrell M. Fackrell will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Ward Chapel where a viewing will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park, under the direction of the Hullinger...
A Rock Springs man was arrested this week in the accidental overdose death of his toddler son that took place in October. 35-year old Daniel Scott James is accused of involuntary manslaughter. Sheriff’s office spokesperson Jason Mower said that on the morning of...
This month has been especially busy for the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and that is in part due to people being unprepared for the winter weather conditions, especially while traveling. “It’s been nuts,” shares Chief Deputy Brian Fletcher. “There have been a lot of...
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a press release on Thursday stating that 19 acres of property on the exterior boundary of the Reservation has received trust status. According to the press release, the BIA and U.S. Department of the Interior issued a notice of...
People of all ages have memories of walks and water play at Kids Canal and there is an effort underway to formally preserve those memories. The Uintah Heritage Museum and Uintah County Library announced the invitation in the fall for all to share their stories,...