Bring the whole family! TriCounty Health Department is making it as easy as possible to get the flu shot at the annual ‘Flu Shootout’ happening today and tomorrow. There will be 4 drive through locations throughout northeastern Utah and flu shots will be available for...
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Arrest Made Following Chase During Which Police Vehicle Intentionally Struck
On Tuesday, October 3rd, Vernal Police Officers were dispatched to a Vernal residence regarding a Domestic Disturbance. Upon arrival, the Officers observed an adult female attempting to flee the scene with two children in the vehicle. The adult female was later...
Uintah High School Choir
The Uintah High School Choir will perform its fall concert on Tuesday, October 3rd, in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature performances by Polyphony, Luminosa, Virsonum, SoVoce, and the General Choir. It starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The...
Sweetwater County Triples Travel And Tourism
It was a banner year for Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism. In a Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism press release, Jenissa Meredith, CEO of Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism said, “Tourism has been absolutely thriving in Rock Springs and Green River this...
Rotary Club of Vernal Collecting Donations Of Winter Coats and Apparel
The weather has been changing and pretty soon cold weather gear will be a must. For those running short on coats and other winter apparel for this coming season,the Rotary Club of Vernal will be hosting their Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive next month as an opportunity...
Friends Against Family Violence Shares Important Message With Community
The organization ‘Friends Against Family Violence’ has a very important message for the community as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and they state that spreading awareness is a catalyst to save lives in our community. In a letter to the Uintah Basin...
Iron Fire Containment Reaches 50 Percent
Hard working firefighters have achieved 50 percent containment on the Iron Fire located 18 miles northwest of Craig in Moffat County. The fire, which was called in on September 29th, quickly spread to over 7,000 acres but most fire activity since Sunday has occurred...
Roosevelt Animal Shelter Gives Report; Urges Public To Be Responsible
The animal shelters in the Uintah Basin have been overwhelmed for a long time and need the public’s help. This week the Roosevelt Animal Shelter gave a report on their facility and urged the public to be responsible pet owners. Currently, the Roosevelt Animal Shelter...
Crews Battling Iron Fire Northwest Of Craig In Moffat County
Crews continue to fight the Iron Fire in Moffat County 18 miles northwest of Craig. The Iron Fire was discovered just before noon on Friday and as of the Sunday afternoon report, the estimated size is 7,361 acres and it is 30 percent contained. Portions of Moffat...
Rabies Confirmed In Bat Found Near North Rock Springs Home
For the first time in 16 years, the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a wild bat captured near a home in North Rock Springs that tested positive for rabies. Home owners found the bat in their yard last week before capturing and turning it over to animal...










