Heavy rain and hail that hit Uintah County early Tuesday morning caused flooding for some residents on their properties. Not surprisingly, the Yellow Hill neighborhood in Maeser was most affected. According to Uintah County Emergency Manager Heidi Lundberg, the recent...
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority as crews battle the Elizabeth Ridge Fire which is burning west of Fish Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. According to the Tuesday update, the fire was mapped at 105 acres due to more accurate mapping...
The Roosevelt City Innovation Hub and Business Incubator will soon open and local photographers are asked to share their talents as part of the celebration. “This year we need your help showcasing the spirit of entrepreneurship in Roosevelt!” shares the announcement....
Utah leaders, including Governor Spencer Cox, have been at the forefront of a push to require increased safety and greater controls on teen social media use. With Meta’s recent announcement of the introduction of teen accounts on Instagram, Governor Cox issued a...
All schools in the Uintah School District went into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon as Vernal City Police responded to a report of a threat. The district-wide lockdown started at about 1:15pm after a student at Uintah Middle School received a threatening text message...
The public comment period for a water system expansion project for the Hanna Water and Sewer District is now open. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality...
The Duchesne City Fire Department has issued its own details on the Open Burn Window within Duchesne City limits. The clearing index must be 500 feet or greater. An open burn permit must be obtained before burning. Permits can be issued between September 15th and...
It’s always onward and upward for the Roosevelt Branch of the Duchesne County Library System. This week, the library announced new library services being offered to the public. They have released 3 new online services on duchesnelibraries.org. These include: a...
Vernal has made the list once again for towns recommended to visit in Utah, this time for being a ‘Picturesque Town For A Weekend Retreat’. The World Atlas publication selected the destinations based on information on scenery within the Mountain West region and...
An inmate of the Duchesne County Jail has received an increase in prison time after a Judge heard victim testimony against him from three rape victims. 28-year-old Joshua Lloyd Homer is currently serving a prison sentence in the Duchesne County Jail of up to 5 years...