A traffic stop initiated a variety of charges against a man in Uintah County this week. On April 23rd, 34-year-old William Earl Harrison was pulled over and, during the stop, K9 Kratos gave an indication of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. Methamphetamine and drug...
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Change To Duchesne County Spring Burn Window
Duchesne County has updated their spring burn dates. The spring burn window opened on April 1st and now closes on May 1st. Here’s some things to remember: No household garbage can be burned and burn barrels are illegal. Outdoor refuse should be in a clean area and...
Roosevelt City Hometown Pride Citywide Clean-Up And Vernal Annual Cleanup
The time is here for some spring cleaning! Roosevelt City Interfaith Council has joined forces with Roosevelt City for the Hometown Pride Citywide Clean-Up event taking place this Saturday, April 27th, on Main Street. All are encouraged to contact their faith leader...
Meet The Candidates: Incumbent James Moss Jr. (R) For State School Board
James Moss Jr. recently visited the Evans Family Media studio for an interview on topics in education. Moss is the incumbent Republican candidate for a seat on the Utah State School Board and he shared his thoughts about the needs that are unique to the Uintah Basin....
Talk To Your Grad About Safe Celebrating
It’s the season for graduations and so it’s time to start reminding all to make safe celebrating a top priority. Motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause of death for U.S. teens and parents can play a pivotal role in reducing risky behavior. “With a diploma...
Vernal Man Charged After 15 Items Of Child Sex Abuse Material Found On Cell
A Vernal man has been charged after an investigation revealed illegal material on his cell phone. 22-year-old Joshua Jay Zook is facing charges stating that he allegedly “did knowingly possess or intentionally view child sexual abuse material.” According to the...
Federal Jury Holds Daggett County Liable For 2017 Abuse In Jail
A federal jury found Daggett County liable this week for the violation of constitutional rights of former inmates abused at the Daggett County Jail. The jail was shut down in 2017 following the allegations. While most of the court proceedings tied to the lawsuit filed...
Uintah School District Announces Teacher And Classified Employees Of The Year
Uintah School District announced their Teacher and Classified Employees of the Year on Wednesday. The Teacher of the Year is Uintah Middle School science teacher Jason Pierce. Jason has taught in the Uintah School District for 11 years. He currently teaches 6th grade...
Moffat County Courthouse Project Officially Complete
One year after the initial move in, the Moffat County Courthouse project is considered 100 percent complete. Construction began in 2021. In March of 2023, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy was received with the project 97 percent complete with only non-essential...
Multiple Collection Sites Planned For Drug Take Back Day This Saturday
The DEA National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday and there are several locations where unused prescriptions and qualifying items can be dropped off for safe disposal. Collection sites can be found in Ft. Duchesne in the recreation gym parking lot, in Roosevelt at...