The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Vernal for DUI last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle located near 600 South 200 East with its engine running that left its parking spot with a sense of urgency when the officer...
Funding acquired by Naples City a few years ago is now being put to great use as the City finishes up a trails project that connects Highway 40 to 2000 East just north of the Naples City Park. Naples City Manager Micheal Davis explains that the idea is that people can...
Safety measures have been increased by the school district following a fatal accident that occurred in Green River, Wyoming earlier this month. A pedestrian was killed on October 8th on Monroe Avenue after being struck by a vehicle, prompting the call for increased...
The 2nd annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo was a fantastic success earlier this month. Utah State TODAY reported that 5th through 8th grade students descended upon the USU Roosevelt campus for the event that fosters excitement for math, science, and the arts. “We had...
Upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway with the general season pheasant and quail hunts opening November 1st. “We release pen-reared pheasants on various wildlife management areas and Walk-in Access properties around the state each week during the...
A man with warrants out of Salt Lake County was recently arrested in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer ran a records check on a vehicle parked at a location known to distribute illegal narcotics and found the vehicle was...
There will be a viewing for Barbara Benson Levensailor, age 66 of Roosevelt, the wife of Lynn Levensailor, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held on...
Funeral services for Linda Daniels Guy, age 67, the wife of Tom Guy, will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be...
Lower Brush Creek Road has reopened after being washed out in one area due to last weekend’s heavy rains. The Uintah County Road Department completed the initial repair on Thursday. “We’ll need to do some work on the abutments at some point but it’s perfectly safe for...