Senator John Curtis delivered his maiden speech on the Senate Floor this week. Energy independence and federal overreach were among the topics he spoke on. “It’s time we talk more openly about the importance of clean energy,” shared Senator Curtis. “Consumers are...
Duchesne County School District has announced the locations for this year’s Free Summer Lunch program. Summer Sun Meal sites will start serving free summer lunch the first week of June. The locations this year are East Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Duchesne...
One of the most popular local events that draws ATV enthusiasts from far and wide has announced an addition to this year’s event. The Finch's Draw Trail is a Difficulty 5 challenge with incredible Flaming Gorge overlooks and fun technical terrain. The announcement...
Methamphetamine and Fentanyl were discovered during the search of a vehicle in Roosevelt following a DUI arrest on Tuesday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the Arby’s parking lot in Roosevelt on May 13th at approximately...
Funeral services for Jerrett Manning, age 38 of Whiterocks, will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 1:00 PM on Thursday at the same location.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. Services...
Public meetings have been scheduled concerning the already underway construction on the Indian Canyon Corridor. The project has several moving parts. The most recent part of the project marked as Complete is the trenching and installing of ITS fiber conduit on four...
Water is a hot topic in the Uintah Basin and across the western United States. Senator John Curtis introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the western United States. “After meeting with several water...
If you missed the UDOT hosted public meeting last week regarding Vernal’s 1500 West 500 North intersection, there is still time to learn about the proposed improvements and offer input. The proposed improvements include a widened intersection with new turn lanes,...
If you’re already hitting the trails this year, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an important reminder for you: stay aware that you’re sharing the mountain with mountain lions. “People are most likely to encounter cougars in areas frequented by mule deer, and at...
The Vernal Downtown Alliance is making it easier than ever to turn a visit to downtown into a fun way to spend a few hours. Their latest offering is the inaugural Downtown Arts Walk happening at the end of this month. “The Arts Walk will feature the work of local...