For over five decades there has been the Nikon Small World Photography Competition and a Uintah Basin resident is in this year’s Top 15. According to the administrators of the event, it is a specialized activity that combines scientific knowledge as well as...
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No motive yet in the Apparent Murder-Suicide in Uintah County.
Just after 8:00 a.m. on October 13, Uintah County Sheriff Deputy's responded to a residence in the Sun Ridge subdivision in Maeser on the report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found two adult males in separate bedrooms who had sustained gunshot wounds....
Two Males With Gunshot Wounds In Extremely Critical Condition
Little information has been released on a reported shooting that took place in Maeser yesterday. “Just after 8:00am on Thursday morning, Uintah County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the Sun Ridge subdivision in Maeser on the report of a shooting,”...
Oil Field Fire In South Uintah County Under Investigation
Fire crews responded to an oil field fire in south Uintah County on Thursday. Naples Fire Chief Brett Reynolds shares that at 6:13am, Naples Fire was paged to a report of two gas separators on fire 2 miles south of the Mountain Fuel Bridge south of Vernal. “Upon...
Judge Delivers Prison Sentence To Moffat County Mother Found Guilty By Jury Of Child Abuse Resulting In Death
The Moffat County mother found guilty by a jury in June of this year of ‘Child Abuse Resulting In Death’ and ‘Child Abuse Resulting In Serious Injury’ was sentenced in Moffat County District Court on Wednesday. On March 11th, 2021, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office...
Roosevelt Animal Shelter Seeking Volunteers To Walk Dogs
Roosevelt Animal Shelter has shared that they are in need of volunteers. The facility has been operating over max capacity and this means that their dog room is completely full and noisy. There is a great need to get the dogs out on a walk and breathing some fresh...
State Superintendent Visits Uintah Basin Schools
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction visited schools in Uintah School District this week and had plenty of positives to share about her experience. "Quality instruction is on full display and is the expectation for every teacher in every classroom,” shared...
‘Angel Dash’ Memorial Walk This Saturday In Memory Of All Angel Babies
Ashley Regional Medical Center is hosting the Angel Dash, a one mile memorial walk in memory of all angel babies. Every couple that has endured pregnancy loss, stillbirth or infant loss, as well as family and friends, are invited to register and join the walk. The $23...
Ute Tribe Opposes Biden’s Designation Of New National Monument
The Ute Indian Tribe is condemning Biden’s announcement of the Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument which is located within the original homelands of the Ute Indian Tribe in Colorado. President Biden was at Camp Hale yesterday in order to sign the...
Audience Chooses Ending In Vernal Theatre: Live’s Production ‘Clue The Musical’
Mystery and music combine to tell a classic who-dun-it tale in Vernal Theatre: Live’s upcoming production of ‘Clue The Musical’ and the best part is that there will be a different ending each night. Before the show, three audience members will help choose cards that...









