Uintah County has issued their 2026 Election Notice. The offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include Uintah School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3; County Commission Seat A and B; County Attorney, Clerk-Auditor, and Sheriff; U.S. House District 2, Utah State...
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Taylor Harrison Named UBTech Student Of The Year
UBTech crowned Taylor Harrison as their 2025-2026 UBTech Student of the Year during a special ceremony this week. Taylor, a Practical Nursing student, was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and will now serve as the voice of UBTech, participating in speaking engagements,...
Man Arrested And Charged With Felony Assault
Officers were dispatched to a Fruitland residence last week on a report of assault. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a man allegedly entered a trailer, threw a bottle at a victim, hitting him in the face, shoved over a piece of wood that also hit him...
Repeat Offender Pulled Over For DUI With Minor In The Vehicle
A traffic stop ended in arrest for a repeat DUI offender and this time a minor under the age of 16 was in the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was made in Roosevelt near 65 South 200 East and the officer found that the driver had a...
Successful Prescribed Burns In Ashley National Forest
There may be snow on the mountain ground but the prescribed burns in the area are going according to plan. Ashley National Forest reports that the Argyle and Deer Lodge pile burns were successful on Wednesday. Crews will continue prescribed burning around Yellowstone...
UBYCO Youth Orchestra Presenting ‘Music Through The Ages’ Under New Director
With a new director this season and many talented new string players, the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is inviting the community to the first concert of their season, taking place tomorrow night. The organization’s new director, Mariska Martin, has an...
Tree Lighting Events To Get On The Calendar
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...
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...










