Unofficial election results were shared across Duchesne County on Tuesday night. For Roosevelt City Mayor, Tommy Kent Olsen received 606 votes and Don Busenbark received 458 votes. For two positions on Roosevelt City Council, Rowdy Cloward received 547 votes, Beau...
The Colowyo Mine in Moffat County will very soon officially close. According to a press release from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Tri-State will transition to full reclamation of the Colowyo Mine, following the conclusion of coal production by...
While it may seem like wildlife are moving through populated areas more often, the Division of Wildlife Resources says the increase in doorbell and security cameras in neighborhoods is largely to blame. The most important thing is to just keep your distance. “Getting...
The Uintah County Library has an exciting offering that is literally on the move. The Library on Wheels travels to smaller communities to reach more residents in Uintah County. Yesterday, they enjoyed bringing books and resources to the Tridell Fire Station and...
Unofficial results for the Uintah County election were shared on Tuesday night. Uintah County voter turnout was 31% with 4,134 ballots cast out of 13,501 registered voters. Running unopposed for Vernal City Mayor, Corey Michael Foley received 1,031 votes. For the two...
Insurance Business reported on Monday on a federal lawsuit tied to a 2018 workplace injury that occurred in Uintah County. The report states that “Liberty Mutual allegedly stonewalled a $5.86 million dollar settlement for years, only to deny coverage after its own...
The Ashley National Forest has announced that there will be prescribed burning this week on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District. “Fire personnel anticipate burning in the Red Canyon Lodge area, North of Hwy 44,” shares the announcement. “The burn is planned for...
A real NASA astronaut visited the Uintah Basin last week, inspiring students and adults alike. Uintah School District reported that it was a great experience. “Students from elementary schools across the district in the gifted and talented program had an out-of-this...
Work on US-191 in Indian Canyon continues. Crews this fall have been working at multiple locations. The areas of focus have been or will be: Milepost 267-269 where crews are removing dirt to build six foot wide shoulders on each side of the road; Milepost 272-275...
The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has approved a $3.3 million dollar grant for a new road corridor, with most of the project located within Ballard City and Duchesne County boundaries and a small portion extending into Roosevelt City. The project will improve...