Work continues on the U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon project, including coming into Duchesne and the US-40 intersection. The Utah Department of Transportation’s most recent report states that crews are widening US-191 (100 West) to add a dedicated northbound right-turn...
The numbers are in and the Uintah School District is celebrating. The District announced on Tuesday that at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Uintah School District third graders exceeded the state average for Reading on Grade Level with a state average of 48.7%...
Have you ever wanted to run for public office but didn’t know where to start? The Uintah County Republican Party is hosting an event this month aimed at educating the public on that process. “2026 is a big year for elections in Uintah County and your chance to make a...
Rocky Mountain Power has announced that planned power outages are taking place in Uintah County with a big one scheduled next week. On the night of Tuesday, September 9th, a planned power outage is happening in Vernal that will affect approximately 6,755 customers....
The war on drugs is ongoing and Fentanyl is affecting all demographics. The devastation caused by Fentanyl addiction was clear in an incident at Ashley Regional Medical Center this summer. According to the Affidavit in Support of Arrest Warrant, officers responded to...
The-Utah Department of Transportation has provided an update on the Indian Canyon Corridor project on Highway 191. “Throughout the canyon, crews are making improvements to ensure the road withstands the projected additional heavy traffic and to improve safety for all...
Ashley National Forest administration is encouraging everyone to help prevent human-caused fires while visiting public lands. Nationally, 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans, including half of all wildfires on national forests. Remember, fireworks are never...
The Roosevelt Branch Library is hosting a special exhibit, on display now into October. The ‘Utah Women Making History' exhibition features “Utah women (and a few men) who worked throughout the 20th century to advocate for women and advance their communities.” The...
Community members and leaders were all smiles on Friday at the ribbon cutting and opening of the new Uintah High Teen Center located inside Uintah High School. The Teen Center is designed to support all high school students and includes a food pantry stocked with...
Since Senator Curtis gave his first speech on the Senate floor in May, he has continued to push for permit reform and movement towards energy independence. On Friday, Senator Curtis provided an update on his vision and efforts. “If we want to remain competitive and...