Assignments Outlined for Uintah County Commission
The Uintah County Commission met for their first Commission meeting for 2017 on Monday.
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Roosevelt City Council Considers Projects for CDBG Applications
Roosevelt City Council listened to public input during last week’s Council meeting as the City prepares to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The local events for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day were a success on Monday. Officers were fed breakfast, balloons were launched, a banquet brought together hundreds of officers and family, and blue ribbons waved outside to remind everyone of the sacrifice made by our amazing officers that keep us safe.
Accident and Diesel Spill Reroute I-70 Traffic to Highway 40
There was some extra traffic on Highway 40 through eastern Utah on Monday following an accident on I-70 that closed the interstate in both directions.
Fantastic Turnout for Tournament of Champions
Despite nasty winter weather, the two day Tournament of Champions filled hotel rooms in the Vernal area with teams, families and fans over the weekend.
Weather Makes for Dangerous Roads
Ice and snow means take it slow! The motto of a Utah safe driving campaign is fitting for the Basin as snow continues to pile up.
Americorp Program Helping Basin Readers
The Americorp Program is well established and finding success in Duchesne County. The program utilizes volunteers who serve as reading mentors to students in the public education system.
Plane Crash East of Meeker
A huge search effort was launched on Friday after a call came in to authorities that a plane had crashed about 30 miles east of Meeker.
Blue Ribbons Tied from Duchesne to Naples
Citizens throughout the Basin bundled up and endured the frigid cold on Friday in order to hang blue ribbons down the main streets from Duchesne to Naples in advance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Utah Food Bank Sponsoring Free After School Meals in Uintah County
A program through the Utah Food Bank will provide free after school meals to kids in Uintah County. Free, nutritious meals will be provided at the Uintah County Library starting today.
Industrial Fire South of Ouray
Smoke from an industrial fire could be seen for miles on Friday south of Ouray in Uintah County
Snow Removal Required on Residential Sidewalks
Snow has officially dumped on the area and local governing agencies are reminding their residents that snow removal is required from sidewalks.