A popular community figure, whose costumes and service as the librarian of the Roosevelt Branch Library brightened the entire community, is needing to put his health first and permanently step down from his position. The Duchesne County Library System made the...
The Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference was held February 7th and 8th and among the items on the agenda was the announcement of an annual award. The Kevin Orr Memorial Award is given each year and this year was given to Jensen Fire Chief Echo Sheffer. She was...
Vernal City Council announced Friday the successful negotiation to purchase the Lamplighter Inn property at 120 East Main Street for public use to support the revitalization of downtown. “Reaching this agreement means that the pending condemnation proceedings will...
Vernal City is excited to announce the successful acquisition of the Lamplighter Inn property at 120 E Main Street in downtown Vernal. The acquisition is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to implement the Downtown Plan, a community-driven vision. The...
A Warrant of Arrest has been filed in 8th District Court for the mother of a 15-month-old baby who was found unresponsive from Fentanyl exposure. According to the Affidavit For Arrest Warrant, the baby was rushed to Uintah Basin Medical Center by his Uncle on January...
A juvenile allegedly shot two individuals at a bonfire party north of Rock Springs late Saturday night on February 1st. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired near “The Pits” in the Winton area where a group...
Keeping as much of your hard earned money as possible is a lot easier when you have expert help and if you’re hoping that money comes in the form of a tax return then you’re in luck! The Uintah Basin has three sites available for free tax preparation services. VITA...
The books offered are among the popular features shared at the Uintah Heritage Museum and this month includes a display for Black History Month. “These books delve further into the lives of African American Soldiers in the nineteenth century,” shares the announcement....
Wyoming leaders and many residents are applauding this week’s announcement that the BLM Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs area has been shut down by the Trump administration. The plan was hotly resisted before being finalized in December. It was criticized...
Funeral Services for Ronald "Ronnie" Glen Horrocks, age 63 of Lapoint, will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12 noon at the Lapoint LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held Friday, from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and 1 hr prior at the Chapel. Burial will...