Local communities have embraced the tradition of a tree lighting event during the holiday season. A Roosevelt City Tree Lighting and Holiday Kick-Off event will include Santa and other magical friends along with hot cocoa, treats, and a children’s choir. It is...
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Mailed Meth Ends In Double Arrest In Duchesne County
Two boxed packages containing a combined 10 pounds of Methamphetamine made its scheduled delivery to a residence in Duchesne County last week but only after FEDEX collaborated on the delivery with local law enforcement. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause,...
Intoxicated Uintah County Man Arrested For Aggravated Assault
An intoxicated Uintah County man was arrested on Friday after attacking a family member. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded after the complainant stated that her nephew was intoxicated and had attacked her. Officers arrived and spoke with...
Piping Project Reveals Deteriorating Main Street Culverts
The Central Canal piping project continues on 1500 West in Vernal. During a recent Uintah County meeting, Central Canal President Wayne Simper shared that the culverts on 1500 West crossing Main Street are rotting away and Vernal City has been on site as decisions...
FourPoint Resources Makes Scholarship Commitment To UBTech
UBTech has announced another new partnership that has made a commitment to support local UBTech students by funding scholarships. FourPoint Resources is an oil and gas company that acquired Uinta Basin assets formerly operated by Ovintiv earlier this year. The...
Northwestern Colorado Agencies Team Up To Enforce Winter Travel Safety
With a surge of winter weather impacting northwestern Colorado, law enforcement agencies have teamed up to enforce safe practices this holiday travel weekend. “Troopers, officers, and deputies in multiple counties in northwestern Colorado will be adding extra patrols...
Senator Curtis Calls For Lowering Political Temperature
Senator Curtis is among the voices urging all Americans to lower the political temperature. Curtis paired up with Democratic Arizona Senator Mark Kelly to host a townhall at Utah Valley University this month to discuss this topic. Curtis focused heavily on the role of...
Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested For Theft In Duchesne County
A woman was arrested in Duchesne County last week after an investigation allegedly showed her role in stealing from a Fruitland property owner. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of trespassing was reported on November 11th in Fruitland in which...
Ute Tribe Member Among Veterans Recognized At Special Ceremony
A Veteran who is a Ute Tribe member was among those honored this year during the University of Utah’s 28th annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony took place on Friday with Ferron Secakuku one among just 12 Utah Veterans recognized for their service....
Dean Thompson Ready To Defend Gold Buckle
Altamont’s own professional cowboy has put in the work and is ready to defend his gold buckle at the upcoming 2025 National Finals Rodeo. This will be the 3rd year making it to the NFR for the now 23-year-old Dean Thompson. Thompson first earned his spot among the top...










