A real NASA astronaut visited the Uintah Basin last week, inspiring students and adults alike. Uintah School District reported that it was a great experience. “Students from elementary schools across the district in the gifted and talented program had an out-of-this...
Work on US-191 in Indian Canyon continues. Crews this fall have been working at multiple locations. The areas of focus have been or will be: Milepost 267-269 where crews are removing dirt to build six foot wide shoulders on each side of the road; Milepost 272-275...
The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has approved a $3.3 million dollar grant for a new road corridor, with most of the project located within Ballard City and Duchesne County boundaries and a small portion extending into Roosevelt City. The project will improve...
A man was arrested last week in Uintah County after his actions constituted what is defined as road rage in Utah Code. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on October 30th, a person who was part of a funeral procession was using her vehicle to block traffic to...
Veterans Day is next week and Duchesne County has plans to join the National Association of Counties in becoming a ‘Green Light for Veterans County’. It’s expected that the Duchesne County Commission will approve a Resolution today making it official. It’s important...
Tomorrow is Election Day. There will only be one Vote Center open in Uintah County on Election Day and it will be in the Uintah County Commission Chambers of the Uintah County Building. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. Ballots must be received by 8pm on Election...
Senator John Curtis continues to push the ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ forward that was introduced this year to combat wildfires and streamline federal forest management. If passed, the Fix Our Forests Act will establish new and updated programs to reduce wildfire risks...
From the Elks Lodge to individual families, efforts have increased across the Basin to gather donations in order to fill bellies that may be affected by a lapse in SNAP benefits. Following the lead of Sarah Fuell whose sons are active scouters, Vernal Boy Scout Troop...
A traffic stop in Duchesne County over the weekend ended in DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer checked with dispatch and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not registered. During this time, an additional officer arrived on scene...
In case you didn’t know, bird watching is a popular hobby in northeastern Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources is providing an event for all to enjoy. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting just 2 events in the state, one of which will be in Price,...