The students and families of Discovery Elementary accomplished something amazing in recent weeks as they set out to help feed those in need. A food drive was held and every grade put in the effort to make it a success. Discovery’s 2nd Grade classes gathered a whopping...
Earlier this month, a social media post made the call for anyone struggling, stressed, or in need of a pick me up and a warm meal and the promise to help was delivered on Saturday in the form of brisket, mac n’ cheese, and pumpkin pie. A new local gym is doing much...
Every year before Thanksgiving we pause and remember a Uintah Basin fallen officer. Uintah County Detective Cpl. Kevin Orr was in a helicopter accident 19 years ago today, on November 21st, 2006, while assisting with a search for a missing...
How is northeastern Utah doing with the statewide water conservation goals? The data from the Utah Division of Water Rights shows that from 2020 to 2024 compared to the 5 previous years, Daggett County has recorded a 38.6% decrease in average per capita water use,...
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that sustained economic losses caused by the Lee and Elk Fires and aftermath during the month of...
Equine events planned locally and beyond are on hold after reports of an EHV-1 outbreak. Uintah County Commissioner Willis LeFevre confirmed that this includes Western Park for a minimum of 7 days under the direction of the state. The Utah Department of Agriculture...
Uintah County has issued their 2026 Election Notice. The offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include Uintah School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3; County Commission Seat A and B; County Attorney, Clerk-Auditor, and Sheriff; U.S. House District 2, Utah State...
UBTech crowned Taylor Harrison as their 2025-2026 UBTech Student of the Year during a special ceremony this week. Taylor, a Practical Nursing student, was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and will now serve as the voice of UBTech, participating in speaking engagements,...
There may be snow on the mountain ground but the prescribed burns in the area are going according to plan. Ashley National Forest reports that the Argyle and Deer Lodge pile burns were successful on Wednesday. Crews will continue prescribed burning around Yellowstone...
With a new director this season and many talented new string players, the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is inviting the community to the first concert of their season, taking place tomorrow night. The organization’s new director, Mariska Martin, has an...