Man Being Held On No Bail For Alleged Child Rape And Kidnapping
A man is being held on no bail in the Uintah County Jail following a child rape investigation. 19-year-old Kaden Lavar Potter was arrested on September 24th.
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Repeat DUI Offender Facing New Charge
An Alpine man has been charged following an alleged DUI earlier this month in Uintah County. Court records show prior DUI arrests in Utah and Colorado.
Traffic Stop Reveals Stolen Jeep; Driver Charged
A Vernal man has been charged in a case of a stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and it was found the Jeep had been stolen out of the Wasatch Front.
Air Balloons And More At Autumn Fest 2026
Roosevelt is the place to be this weekend for the annual Autumn Fest at Constitution Park. Hot air balloons are scheduled to launch each morning of the festival .
Farm Bureau/Energy Businesses Make Huge Donation To Local Food Pantry
A large donation was delivered to the Duchesne County Food Pantry in Roosevelt on Friday that will help keep food on the table for hundreds of local families.
Basin Expected To Be Declared In Attainment Of Federal Ozone Standard
Among the news at the Uintah Basin Energy Summit was the announcement that the Uinta Basin is likely to be declared in attainment of the federal ozone standard.
Vernal Oilers Make Jump To NCDC West Conference; Away Game Tonight
After winning back-to-back Premier National Championships, the Vernal Oilers have made the jump this season to the National Collegiate Development Conference.
Vernal Man Held On Felony Weapon Violation
A Vernal man is being held on a felony weapon violation. Officers responded to a report that three suspects had left Walmart on foot after stuffing merchandise under their shirts and into a backpack.
Roosevelt Lagoon Street Asphalt Paving Between Guinivere Circle And 300 West
Work continues on Roosevelt City’s Lagoon Street. Crews are scheduled to begin asphalt paving on Lagoon Street between Guinivere Circle and 300 West on September 25th and will continue Monday.
Report Issued On Last Week’s Tornado In Jensen Area
It took a few days but National Weather Service out of Grand Junction, Colorado, issued a report on the tornado a week ago near Jensen, confirming that it was in fact a tornado.
Felony Drug Charge Filed For Woman In Duchesne County
A felony drug charge is the result of an alleged violation in Duchesne County this month. Court documents share that on September 12th, Rosemaria Ontiveros was found in violation of Utah law.
Uinta Basin Railway Update Wraps Up Day 1 Of Uintah Basin Energy Summit
Day 1 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit wrapped up with an update on the Uinta Basin Railway. Mark Michel, Managing Partner with DHIP Group, gave the project update.