Known for their can-do attitudes, members of the Can Do Crew attended the Uintah County Commission meeting on Monday as their contract with the county was up for renewal. Coordinator Diane Mclean shared that the Can Do Crew is a wonderful program through Uintah School...
Month: December 2022
Uintah Basin-ites Love Winter Sports But Beware Of Dangers
The snow and winter weather does not scare off Uintah Basin residents from getting outside for winter recreation but unfortunately, the winter season of snow fun is also a season of injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2018, nearly...
Duchesne County Commission Letter To U.S. Global Change Research Program
The Duchesne County Commission approved a letter to be sent to the U.S. Global Change Research Program during Commission meeting this month. The letter, written by Community Development Director Mike Hyde, reads in part, “Given the large amount of federally-managed...
Respiratory Hospitalizations Up In The Uintah Basin
Respiratory illnesses are rampant in Utah with hospitals filling up. The Uintah Basin has been hit too. TriCounty Health Department reports that respiratory hospitalizations in the Uintah Basin this season have been 26% RSV, 55% COVID, and 19% Flu. Each of these can...
Vernal City Receives Additional $1M Grant For Downtown Vernal Projects
The positive news continues to roll in as Vernal City received more good news for the downtown renovations. “The City received a grant award notice of $1 million dollars to be used in the downtown area,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The Local Matching...
Jeanne Labrum
Funeral services for Jeanne Labrum will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Stake Center located at 447 E. Lagoon Street in Roosevelt. A visitation will be held for family and friends from 10:00 am -11:15 am, with a Celebration of Life following. ...
Uintah Schools Foundation Host Gentri Christmas Concert Fundraiser
The Vernal Middle School Auditorium was bursting with Christmas music on Monday from a popular group in town performing a Christmas concert in support of local schools. Gentri, the Gentlemen Trio, took the spot this year as the concert guest for the Uintah Schools...
Dinosaur National Monument Roads Update
Dinosaur National Monument provided an update on Monday to the road closures throughout the park. Harpers Corner Road is partially open, up to Moffat County Road 16 North, for the remainder of the season. South of that closure requires 4x4 and high clearance with...
Duchesne County ‘Shop With A Cop’ Event A Joy For Kids And Cops Alike
Smiles are contagious at each year’s Shop With A Cop events and this year was no exception. Shop With A Cop was held on Saturday in Roosevelt at Stewart’s Market/Ace Hardware. “This is one of our favorite days of the year where we are grateful for the opportunity to...
SafeUT Reaches One Million Messages
A resource promoted in the Uintah Basin and across the state is being hailed as a literal life saver. For six years, the SafeUT app has provided a way to connect users to licensed counselors that are ready to listen to any sized crisis or concern. Support is immediate...










