UBTech has kept the community involved every step of the way as they have adopted a mascot and there’s one more opportunity to share your opinion. UBTech revealed this week that they have selected the logo design of the lion wearing the UBTech gear as a crown to serve...
Month: April 2023
Governor Cox Declares State Of Emergency
Governor Cox has declared a State of Emergency for the state due to the dangers associated with flooding this spring. With the announcement, Governor Cox stated that “with record snowfall and rapidly warming spring temperatures, we’ve got to take action to protect our...
Couple Arrested In Duchesne County Had Stack Of Residents Mail
Two individuals from the Wasatch Front were pulled over and arrested in Duchesne County this week while traveling through the area and their trip through the Uintah Basin serves as a warning to residents. 44-year-old Charles Boyd Montoya and 26-year-old Kloey Marie...
No Injuries In Frac Tank Fire In Roosevelt
Some residents in north Roosevelt reported feeling a blast when a frac tank ignited on Monday evening at an oil well location. According to Roosevelt Fire Department, this took place around 8:30pm and crews responded to the fire on North Crescent Road. The frac tank...
Roosevelt City State Street Reconstruction Project
Roosevelt City recently announced that the City’s State Street Reconstruction Project is about to begin. The project consists of road widening, a chip seal, paving, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. The current schedule has crews starting April 19th by installing...
Free Dump Week Approaching For Uintah Basin
Local government entities want to motivate residents to do some spring yard and property cleanup and are willing to share in the cost. Free Dump Week is taking place April 22nd through April 29th. What exactly is Free Dump Week? Well the fees are waved for residential...
Fish Stocking To Be Underway Soon On Flaming Gorge
Fish stocking trucks will begin stocking Flaming Gorge Reservoir as the ice recedes prompting hungry lake trout to congregate around boat ramps as easy targets for anglers. “Lake trout consume many freshly stocked sport fish during spring,” shares Wyoming Game &...
Vernal City Gives Notice Of Proposed Downtown Parking Assessment Area
Part of the downtown Vernal revitalization project is added parking as well as other improvements. The Cobblerock Park block, located East of Vernal Avenue and South of Main Street, is among the areas where added parking is proposed and one of the tools moving forward...
Traffic Stop Leads to the Discovery of Meth And Arrests
A traffic stop led to two suspects being booked into the Duchesne County Jail. About 4:30am on Tuesday, April 18th, Deputy C.J. Cox initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle that was driving eastbound on US Highway 40. He stopped the vehicle due to an unilluminated plate...
Verdon A Manwaring
Funeral services for Verdon A Manwaring, age 88 of Vernal, the husband of Marilyn Manwaring, will be held Friday April 21, 2023 at the Glines 8th Ward chapel (1280 W 1500 S). The family will greet visitors at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 N 800 W)...









