A Uintah County man was arrested this week after he was recognized during a traffic stop as a person in surveillance footage committing a criminal act. According to charging documents, 44-year-old Michael Lane Carpenter lied and gave officers a false name when asked....
Month: December 2023
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation Crossroads Accounting Professionals December 19, 2023 Crossroads Accounting began working with Trees for Charity for the 2017 Gala event. Brandi Staker is the lead accountant with a big assist from Jason Winterton (a staff...
Dinosaur Inn and Suites
Business of the Month November 2023 Dinosaur Inn and Suites Dinosaur Inn & Suites is a locally owned family run business in Vernal. Originally, in 1929, the owners of the property had cabins built so that travelers coming through the area could have a place...
Mandy Lyn Powell
Funeral Services for Mandy Lyn Powell, age 46 of Roosevelt, the wife of Charlie Powell, will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45...
Santa’s Angels Helps Over 100 Uintah Basin Families This Christmas Season
Among the many worthy efforts to help local families in need this season is Santa’s Angels led by the big hearted Matt and Alina Tate family. For over 20 years, the Tates have not only dressed up, but gone all out on becoming Santa and his helpers literally and...
Sweetwater County Sheriff Request Public’s Help Identifying Individual
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has requested the public’s help. They shared images of an individual that is part of an investigation into a retail theft case out of Wamsutter. The theft occurred on Tuesday, November 28th, at a Love’s Travel Stop and the stolen...
State Superintendent Visits Uintah High School
Uintah High School had a special visitor on Tuesday. Sydnee Dickson, Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction, made the trip to Vernal specifically to visit Uintah High business teacher Kami Elison because Elison has been named as one of the five finalists for...
Where To Catch Santa Today And Tomorrow
If your kids still need a chance to see Santa Clause this year you’re in luck. Roosevelt City is hosting the big man in red today and tomorrow for the community to come get pictures. There will also be other special guests. The Pictures with Santa events will be held...
Commission Votes NO To Increase In Uintah County Property Taxes
There will not be an increase in the property tax rate in Uintah County in 2024. The Uintah County Commission met on Tuesday afternoon. First, Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins presented the 2024 budget at the amount of $74,125,300 dollars. After some discussion,...
Roosevelt Winterfest To Include Concert: Alex Sharpe Formerly Of Celtic Women
If you know, you know. At least that’s how those sharing their excitement about who is coming in concert for Roosevelt’s Winterfest feel. Alex Sharpe will be performing live at Union High on January 6th at 7pm. Sharpe’s fame is greatly associated with her time...










