Roosevelt City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council positions as they receive their ballots in the mail. Candidate Rowdy Cloward has lived in Roosevelt for 16 years and works as a foreman in the oil and gas industry. “I have always...
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Meet The Candidate: Preston Kadleck For Roosevelt City Council
Residents around the Basin have received their ballots in the mail and Roosevelt City residents have the chance to vote for two open City Council positions. Preston Kadleck is a local mental health therapist who is currently serving as the Chairman of the Arts, Parks,...
Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Vernal
A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Vernal for DUI last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle located near 600 South 200 East with its engine running that left its parking spot with a sense of urgency when the officer...
Naples City Bike/Walk Trail Project Connects Highway 40 To 2000 East
Funding acquired by Naples City a few years ago is now being put to great use as the City finishes up a trails project that connects Highway 40 to 2000 East just north of the Naples City Park. Naples City Manager Micheal Davis explains that the idea is that people can...
Sweetwater County School District Increases Safety Measures After Fatal Accident
Safety measures have been increased by the school district following a fatal accident that occurred in Green River, Wyoming earlier this month. A pedestrian was killed on October 8th on Monroe Avenue after being struck by a vehicle, prompting the call for increased...
2nd Annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo A Success
The 2nd annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo was a fantastic success earlier this month. Utah State TODAY reported that 5th through 8th grade students descended upon the USU Roosevelt campus for the event that fosters excitement for math, science, and the arts. “We had...
2025 Pheasant And Quail Hunts Include Pheasants Released In Northeastern Utah
Upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway with the general season pheasant and quail hunts opening November 1st. “We release pen-reared pheasants on various wildlife management areas and Walk-in Access properties around the state each week during the...
Wanted Man Arrested In Uintah County For Fentanyl
A man with warrants out of Salt Lake County was recently arrested in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer ran a records check on a vehicle parked at a location known to distribute illegal narcotics and found the vehicle was...
Brush Creek Road Reopens After Culvert Washout
Lower Brush Creek Road has reopened after being washed out in one area due to last weekend’s heavy rains. The Uintah County Road Department completed the initial repair on Thursday. “We’ll need to do some work on the abutments at some point but it’s perfectly safe for...










