Dinosaur National Monument shared a reminder this week with the community for when plans are being made to visit the Monument: “Did you also know that Dinosaur National Monument has a Current Conditions page? Checking the cameras and looking at other road conditions...
Month: February 2026
Roosevelt Man With Over 8000 Items Of Child Porn Found On His Phone Sentenced
The Roosevelt man arrested in the fall after a search of his phone revealed over 8000 items of child pornography has been sentenced. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in February of 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a...
UBYCO Presenting ‘Music At The Movies’ Concert This Friday In Roosevelt
Diligence and hard work have paid off as the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is prepared to entertain the community this Friday with their ‘Music at the Movies’ Concert at the Crossroads Community Center. The seasoned members of the organization are joined by...
10-Year Daggett County Grazing Permit Renewed
The Bureau of Land Management announced on Tuesday the renewal of a grazing permit in Daggett County. The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office issued the Environmental Assessment for the Vermillion Ranch Grazing Permit Renewals. Under the proposed action, the...
Uintah DECA Named ‘Chapter Of The Year’ With Members Headed To Nationals
Uintah High DECA stood out again this year at the annual DECA State Conference and has once again been named the Utah DECA Chapter of the Year. This is the second year in a row and third time in 8 years that Uintah DECA has received this accolade. Over 1500 high...
Duchesne County Businesses Invited To Participate In Summer Passport Program
The Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County has extended an important invitation to Duchesne County businesses. Registration is now open for a special community program. “We’re inviting businesses across Duchesne County to be part of our Summer Passport Program —...
Uintah Theatre Offering Special ASL Interpreted Performance Of Frozen
There is an exciting announcement for community members that use American Sign Language. Uintah Theatre is offering a special matinee performance of their upcoming production of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ with ASL interpretation available. “This performance is open to...
Truck Drives Off Vernal Avenue Into Back Of Building On Tuesday Afternoon
An accident on Tuesday afternoon in Uintah County temporarily closed North Vernal Avenue and was believed to be caused by a medical episode. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a pickup truck in the southbound lane ran off the road at 1600 North on Vernal Avenue,...
Thelma Shields
Funeral services for Thelma Dawn Lamb Shields, age 85, of Bridgeland, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Bridgeland Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:30 - 11:45 AM.Burial...
Consumer Affordability At The Pump A Major Focus Of New Agreement
The State of Utah and Utah’s oil and gas industry leaders announced on Monday their ‘Statement of Economic Prosperity Commitment’ which focuses on a joint effort to “support reliable fuel supply, infrastructure investment, long-term energy stability, and consumer...










