The main events of this year’s Roosevelt City Winterfest are taking place this week and there’s no better way to beat the January blues than to get involved. Winterfest has transformed over the years but it started thanks to avid skier and local dentist Dr. Doug Ogden who wanted to see a winter activity in Roosevelt that got more people outside.
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USU Land Acknowledgement Statement For Uintah Basin Campus Locations
Land acknowledgement statements that Utah State University announced this month have been well received. USU Uintah Basin is only one of 25 campuses in the state and each campus had their own individualized statement crafted.
Make Home Fire Safety A Top Priority
Temperatures are chilly and as you heat your home make safety a top priority. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond urges all to clean your chimneys as there have been multiple chimney fires this year.
Uintah High School Hits COVID-19 Threshold Same Day Test-To-Stay Suspended
While thankfully less deadly, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is surging and due to the state of Utah reaching testing resource capacity, Governor Cox announced on Thursday that the Test-To-Stay programs in schools are suspended.
Senator Mike Lee’s Staff Mobile Office in Uintah Basin Next Week
Senator Mike Lee has staff that will be in the Uintah Basin and ready to listen to topics and concerns from community members next week. They will start with a mobile office set up at Roosevelt City Hall on Wednesday, January 19th, from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Who Has Declared Intent To Run For County Offices?
It may seem early but election season 2022 is underway and individuals planning to run for county offices have begun gathering signatures.
Uintah And Duchesne County In High Level Of COVID-19 Transmission Index
As of Thursday, January 13th, TriCounty Health Department reported 9,914 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date. As of that report, there had been zero new COVID-19 related deaths in the previous 7 days and 11 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
Duchesne County Approves Contract To Help Fund Long Term Care Facilities
Duchesne County Commissioners approved a contract with the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program during their January 3rd Commission meeting. Upper Payment Limit is a federal program that enables long term care facilities access to additional funding to bridge the gap between what the State pays for Medicaid patients and what Medicare allows.
‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’ Opens Tonight At Vernal Theatre: LIVE
Mistaken identity, true love, lost babies, diaries, and lots of muffins. Vernal Theatre: LIVE opens ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ tonight and, if you can’t tell from the introduction line, it has the makings of a fun night of silliness and absurdity.
Blood Donors Needed Due To Shortage Of Eligible Donors
Give blood, save a life. TriCounty Health Department is urging all eligible locals to find a local blood drive and make an appointment to donate as a national shortage is causing serious consequences.


