With 2025 wrapping up, Uintah County has shared a snapshot of one of the offerings that was new to Uintah County this year. The Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata welcomed its first guests and here’s the data collected for the pilot season: 628 climbers signed waivers; 105...
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Winterfest In Roosevelt City Will Make For A Fun Kickoff To 2026
The slump after the holidays can be a real thing for many but Roosevelt City has an event aimed at battling those winter blues. The annual Winterfest has transformed over the years but it started thanks to a local dentist who wanted to see a winter activity in...
Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought...
Groundbreaking Held; NHRA Drag Racing Track Coming To Duchesne
NHRA drag racing on a ¼ mile track is coming back to the state of Utah with an exciting project that broke ground on December 22nd on Blue Bench past the substation in Duchesne. Terry Henderson with Apex Racing Foundation welcomed the crowd that included local...
‘Santa’s Angels’ Helps 112 Uintah Basin Families This Christmas Season
Among the many worthy efforts to help local families in need this season is Santa’s Angels led by the big hearted Matt and Alina Tate family. For over 20 years, the Tates have not only dressed up, but gone all out on becoming Santa and his helpers literally and...
Vernal PD Shares Strong Message About Utah Crosswalk Law
Vernal PD is among the agencies sending a message to drivers about crosswalk laws. “Recently, throughout Utah, there have been multiple pedestrians struck by motor vehicles. These incidents are a serious reminder of why crosswalk laws exist—and why following them...
Winter Weather Advisory For Eastern Uinta Mountains
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Would you settle for a rainy one? A storm system is moving in but showers are what is expected in the valleys. Snow is expected in the mountains above 9000 feet with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 5pm on Christmas Eve...
Vernal Caretaker Charged in September 2025 Death of 3-Year-Old Child
Vernal PD made the following announcement on Tuesday: On September 4th, 2025, Vernal City Police officers responded to a local residence following a report of an unresponsive 3-year-old male. The child was transported to the emergency room and later flown to a Wasatch...
Ute Indian Tribe Announces Lawsuit Against Colorado Officials
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Monday announcing a lawsuit against Colorado officials for “denying the Tribe equal access to their homelands where generations of Tribal families have accessed these forests.” The complaint alleges that Colorado...
Amazing Totals For 2025 Trees For Charity
The numbers are in and they certainly prove that the Uintah Basin is the home of many generous and caring people that take care of their own. The grand total of all donations as calculated so far for the 2025 Trees For Charity is $704,984 dollars. This breaks down...










