A traveler seen lying on the side of Highway 40 in Ballard on Saturday alarmed drivers and many concerned individuals turned to social media with hopes to find out if the person was okay. Unfortunately, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that the individual...
Month: April 2023
2023 Roosevelt City Photo Contest Deadline
It's been exciting to watch as Roosevelt City has added to their album of photographs that feature life in its wonderful town as part of their 2023 photo contest. After a deadline extension, today is the final day to submit entries. Selected photos are being published...
USU Uintah Basin Senior Lecturer Receives High Honor At Alma Mater
A USU Uintah Basin Senior Lecturer has received a high honor from her alma mater. Marilyn Cuch is not only a USU Uintah Basin Senior Lecturer but is also the director of the USU Undergraduate Secondary Education Program. This week, however, Cuch will be taking a break...
Vernal Chamber Hosts Successful Back To Back Conferences
The Vernal Chamber hosted two events back to back at the Uintah Conference Center last week with a turnout from across the state. The 2023 Business Symposium welcomed 225 people and the Rural Utah Chamber Coalition Conference hosted about 180 people. “People came from...
Contractor Approved For Cobblerock And Zions Block Revitalization Projects
Work will officially move forward on the Vernal downtown revitalization projects. Vernal City advertised for the Cobblerock and Zions Block projects with bids opening in early March. Vernal City received just one bid and that was from BHI. Vernal City Council approved...
Equipment Malfunction Causes Natural Gas Leak, Repairs Anticipated Today
Extreme caution has been taken in preparation to repair an equipment malfunction on a natural gas well in Grand County. According to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, the report of the malfunction was received on Friday, April 7th at 11:44am. Traffic was prohibited...
Three Arrested in Craig Fentanyl Drug Investigation
Three people are in jail following a drug investigation in Craig. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shares that the All Crimes Enforcement Team investigation led to the arrest of three subjects on April 5th. 40-year-old Johnathan Cline, 36-year-old Morgan IIams, and...
Steinaker Service Canal Enclosure Project Halfway Complete
Whether rain or shine, snow or mud, the crews working on the Steinaker Service Canal Enclosure Project are making progress. Uintah Water Conservancy District General Manager William Merkley shares that the long term project to enclose the entirety of the Steinaker...
Uintah Basin Healthcare Offers Free Sandbags In Roosevelt and Vernal
Uintah Basin Healthcare is collaborating with Burdick Materials to offer free sandbags to the community and the sand to fill them. “With the snow still falling and with record-breaking levels, it's important to be prepared for potential flooding,” shares UBH. There...
Uintah School District Teacher of the Year/Classifies Employee of the Year
Uintah School District has announced the District’s 2022 - 2023 Teacher and Classified Employee of the Year. The District’s Teacher of the Year is Uintah High School’s Kami Elison. The District’s Classified Employee of the Year is Uintah Transportation Department...









