TriCounty Health Department confirmed its first cases of measles this week and a drive-thru vaccination clinic is being held this Saturday. Statewide, the Department of Health has confirmed over 350 cases during the current outbreak, with southern Utah accounting for...
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Seniors Committed To Profession In Education Recognized
Uintah High students in Mrs. Watkins’ ‘Teaching as a Profession’ class were recognized during a Signing Day event last week. ‘Teaching as a Profession’ or TAP is a Career and Technical Education pathway that is designed to introduce students to the role and positive...
‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ Opens This Friday On Uintah Stage
The time to buy tickets to Uintah Theatre’s production of ‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ is now as the window to credit one of the students with the sale ends when the show opens. The 14 featured performers are joined by 45 additional student actors in the...
Vernal Police Department Makes Request Concerning Donations
The Vernal City Police Department has made a request of the community. “Our department truly appreciates the continued generosity of community members who donate blankets, stuffed animals for children, and other items,” shares Vernal PD. “These contributions make a...
GPS In Stolen Oilfield Equipment Leads To Duchesne County Home; Arrest Made
Having a built-in GPS in a piece of oil field equipment helped investigators arrest the alleged thief in Duchesne County this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the theft occurred on a Four Point oilfield location close to Dart Lane in January. A...
Compliance Check Results In Double Arrest
A parole compliance check resulted in a double arrest on Thursday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a compliance check at Tobias Lopez’ residence found that Mariea Hackford was also at the residence. Both Tobias and Mariea were on ankle...
UDOT Resumes U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon Construction
While construction was paused for winter, UDOT announced that work will resume this week on the U.S. 191 Indian Canyon projects, starting with installing conduit along the road shoulders. “Expect a one-lane flagging operation near milepost 255,” shares the...
UBTech Launches 1776 Service Challenge; Invites Community To Join
UBTech’s President, Aaron Weight, has announced the 1776 Service Challenge, inviting all community members across the Uintah Basin to come together and celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. Drawing its name from the year the Declaration of Independence was...
Slow Down: Investigators Determine Speeding Remains Leading Cause Of Crashes
It’s time everyone on the road take a deep breath and just slow down. Colorado State Patrol investigated over 500 fatal and injury crashes that involved a speeding driver and the problem goes beyond just Colorado. Speeding reduces reaction time; makes it harder to...
ARMC Named 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital For 10th Consecutive Year
For the 10th consecutive year, Ashley Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This milestone,” says Ashley Regional CEO Alan Olive, “reflects the dedication of our teams, the...










