There has been a change in leadership at USU Uintah Basin. Utah State University named James Y. Taylor as vice president of Statewide Campuses. Taylor has been part of the USU Uintah Basin leadership since 2016 and has been serving as the statewide interim vice...
The Roosevelt Branch Library lives up to their promise to offer programs and events to enrich the community and an upcoming event certainly fits that category. ‘The Write Thing’ event is being held next month with talented people on the lineup. “We are pleased to...
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind Utahns of ways they can prevent conflicts with bears this summer and also what to do if you encounter a bear. Store your food, snacks and scented items (such as deodorant and toothpaste) in an area where a bear...
After years of litigation and an extensive trial, a federal judge has ruled that Todd Murray’s death was self-inflicted. Murray was a passenger in a high speed chase in 2007 that ended within the Ute reservation. After the car crashed, the car’s occupants ran,...
While it is generally agreed that something must be done about the water shares shortage in the Ashley Valley, the topic is complex. During the City/County meeting held on Thursday in the Uintah County Commission Conference Room, several sides of the issue were...
Taylor Mountain Road is now closed as weather has delayed scheduled road improvements. “Recent rain, snow, and temperatures prohibited the completion of the project this past week,” shares the announcement. “The revised completion date and anticipated opening of the...
National Park Service has announced the selection for a new superintendent at Dinosaur National Monument. Phil Akers has been selected and is scheduled to start work at the Monument next month. Phil has spent most of his career in Colorado, including time at Dinosaur...
Having the school year wrap up can make for a long summer for some kids who miss the food stability offered at school. Duchesne County School District has announced details of their summer lunch program that makes a difference. This year, summer lunch will be offered...
The United States Department of Justice announced this week that a Uintah County man has been ordered to remain in custody by a U.S. Magistrate Judge for his alleged involvement in a death caused by fentanyl. On April 17th, a federal grand jury returned an indictment...
A domestic dispute at a residence in Vernal ended in arrest on Saturday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 62-year-old Wade Simonton was arrested after officers responded to a complaint that a woman had been struck and knocked down during an argument....