A program that brings much needed holiday cheer to the most isolated and lonely of our community is accepting donations for just a few more days. The Sub For Seniors program has been delivering Christmas to seniors for 9 years now. Non-perishable food items, gift...
A new federal program is now being offered in the Uintah Basin and there are locals able and ready to help those interested. The Affordable Connectivity Program helps low-income families afford the cost of having internet service in their home and also offers a one...
An intoxicated man was arrested last week after witnesses reported an assault that took place in a park in Ballard. The Affidavit of Probable Cause states that the report came in on December 9th of a male assaulting a female and that the man had a gun in his truck....
For county governments, December means it's time to finalize the budget for the coming year. After months of budget work sessions, the Duchesne County Commission approved a 2024 budget of about $57.4 million dollars. Within that budget, the General Fund was approved...
It’s National Finals Rodeo time and a Duchesne County cowboy is thrilled about his 6th place finish in bareback and the nearly $5,000 dollar cut of the pot that came his way so far. Bareback rider Dean Thompson had an 83.5-point ride in the third round and that did...
Among the efforts to ensure a comfortable Christmas for all is the rallying cries to gather food to fill the shelves of local food pantries. Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel is among those engaged in the cause and are holding a food drive through this Saturday. The final...
A special signing ceremony was held on Tuesday at Uintah High School for a Uintah senior whose hard work is paying off with an extraordinary opportunity. Not only has Jacob Knox received admission to the University of Notre Dame but he will be attending on a full...
Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum and TriCounty Health Director Kirk Benge joined forces and visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to sound the alarm on what they have called the fentanyl crisis that has hit the Uintah Basin. Sheriff Labrum says that while...
A Fort Duchesne woman was arrested in Uintah County on December 8th after crashing her vehicle and running from police. According to court documents, 34-year-old Laura Kay Jean Tapoof was seen operating a vehicle at night without headlights. An officer attempted to...
A man was arrested in Uintah County after an incident of assault and driving recklessly over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were notified of an incident that occurred when 30-year-old James Dean Allen was traveling through the...