A juvenile allegedly shot two individuals at a bonfire party north of Rock Springs late Saturday night on February 1st. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired near “The Pits” in the Winton area where a group...

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VITA Free Tax Preparation Offered Throughout Uintah Basin
Keeping as much of your hard earned money as possible is a lot easier when you have expert help and if you’re hoping that money comes in the form of a tax return then you’re in luck! The Uintah Basin has three sites available for free tax preparation services. VITA...
Uintah County Heritage Museum Shares About Lives Of African American Soldiers
The books offered are among the popular features shared at the Uintah Heritage Museum and this month includes a display for Black History Month. “These books delve further into the lives of African American Soldiers in the nineteenth century,” shares the announcement....
Trump Administration Shuts Down Rock Springs Management Plan
Wyoming leaders and many residents are applauding this week’s announcement that the BLM Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs area has been shut down by the Trump administration. The plan was hotly resisted before being finalized in December. It was criticized...
Project Alley Announces Purchase Of Home
The effort to build up sober living services for women struggling with substance-use disorder took a major leap forward this week in the Uintah Basin. ‘Project Alley’ is a nonprofit organization headed by a group of local faith leaders and representatives that have...
Vernal PD: KC The Dinosaur Still Missing, Public Tips Requested
Vernal Police Department is reminding the public to be on the lookout for KC the Dinosaur that was stolen from Kids Canal in November. This statue was beautifully painted like a reflection of the canal lined with large shade trees and was installed along the walking...
Winterton Shares Support For Bill Addressing Energy Corridors
Among the bills being considered by the Utah Legislature is SB 61 Energy Corridor Amendments sponsored by Senator Derrin Owens. Senator Ron Winterton has shared his support for the bill and is quoted in a Deseret News article as saying, “I love the bill. I don’t think...
Rosy-Finch Viewing Event This Saturday
The viewing event to see a pretty bird called the rosy-finch in the wild is this weekend. "This is a great time of year to bundle up and get outdoors for some fresh air and bird-watching," shares DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya...
Tips For Staying Safe Online
Local police departments are reminding the community to be cautious and teach your kids to take online safety seriously. Some tips they share to protect yourself online and to teach your kids include: Think before you post – Once it’s online, it’s out there forever;...
Update On Gas Thieves Arrested In Northwestern Colorado
The group responsible for large amounts of fuel theft in northwestern Colorado are at varying stages of court proceedings. Steamboat Radio reports that two suspects remain in Routt County Jail, one got out of Moffat County Jail on bond, and another suspect is in...