Uintah School District is calling on the community for help. “There's been an increase in drivers passing our school buses when their flashing stop sign is in use to help students safely get on or off the bus,” shares the announcement. “Last school year it happened a...
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Reward Offered As Authorities Investigate Livestock Theft And Malicious Killings
Perhaps you’ve heard something, seen something suspicious, or maybe you actually know something related to the theft and killings of livestock. If so, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is asking that you contact their office. A $20,000 reward is being offered for...
Drug Deal At McCoy Flats Leads To Arrests
A drug deal at the McCoy Flats turnoff led to arrests this week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were watching a vehicle they suspected to have narcotics in the area of Dog Valley and another vehicle whose driver was suspected...
Uintah County Citizen Charged With A Felony For Keeping Rental Car
A Uintah County resident has learned an important lesson on returning your rental vehicle. According to court documents, an individual rented a car on February 8th and signed a contract stating that the car would be returned by February 15th. On February 18th, when...
Trio Petroleum Update On Asphalt Ridge Project In Uintah County
Trio Petroleum issued a press release this week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project in Uintah County. Trio Petroleum currently owns a 2.25% working interest in 960 acres at Asphalt Ridge, and may acquire up to an additional 17.75% working interest in the same...
Utah Division of Water Resources Says Stretching Water Supply Critical This Year
The Utah Division of Water Resources is driving home their message that all must stretch the water supply by sharing a very expressive ‘snowmoji’ map. “The latest snowmoji map shows us where snow water equivalent is at across the state's watersheds,” shares the...
Utah Wildlife Board Seeking Applicants; Northeastern Region Position Opening
The Utah Wildlife Board is seeking applicants for the Northeastern Region board member position that will be open later this year and the applications must be in this month. “With the ending of three members' terms of service in August 2025, and the resignation of...
Uintah Basin Association Of Governments Community Needs Survey
The Uintah Basin Association of Governments wants to hear your voice. They are conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to gather input from the community that will inform local leaders of trends and concerns. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes...
Senator Curtis Secures Commitments From EPA Nominees On Uinta Basin
The Uinta Basin’s unique geography that greatly complicates air quality issues was once again a topic during a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. this week. A press release issued on Wednesday shared that during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the...
Vernal Among Stops For Utah’s First Air Taxi Demonstrations
Vernal is among 6 stops in the state next week where demonstrations of the “future of aviation” are happening. 47G-Utah Aerospace and Defense, the Utah Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division, and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity are hosting...










