A collective effort has led to the opening of the new Teen Center located inside Uintah High School. The Uintah School District announcement shares that the Teen Center is a welcoming space designed to support all Uintah High students. It includes a food pantry...
The Roosevelt Branch Library of the Duchesne County Library System announced this month some helpful purchases made thanks to grant funding. A $5,000 Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Utah State Library was used to upgrade the patron computers in the...
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce shared exciting news this week. They are the recipient of not one, but two awards from the Utah Association of Chambers. The award for Best Weekly Newsletter recognized the resources, updates, and community highlights the Vernal...
The Uintah High School Theatre program takes their pursuit of excellence seriously and this school year will be no different. This week, the talented students of Uintah High will channel their inner wizard as they audition for roles in this fall’s production of ‘Harry...
A Roosevelt man was found with Fentanyl during a recent traffic stop in which he also had a young child with him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the vehicle 37-year-old Adam Anderton was driving was stopped for an observed equipment violation in Uintah...
Progress has been made on wildfires in the region. The Beulah Fire in the High Uintas enjoyed recent rainfall around the perimeter that has dampened fuels and allowed crews to continue structure protection and ongoing efforts. The August 17th evening report of the...
As of the latest report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the first positive human case of West Nile Virus has been reported and it is in the Salt Lake County health jurisdiction. The first positive horse case has also been reported and it is in...
Scams can take just about any form, including the good ol’ fashioned letter in the mail. Uintah County announced last week that citizens have been receiving scam letters that demand payment of taxes and that the property will be seized if not paid. “These letters are...
Discoveries continue in the world of paleontology at Dinosaur National Monument. A fascinating discovery by researchers at the University of Texas found that a record of a dinosaur’s favorite foods is carefully preserved in the dinosaur’s tooth enamel. The lead...
The Duchesne County Fire Department safety messages take on many forms. This week’s message focuses on protecting kids in and around school buses as school gets back underway. Drivers: Stop for the bus every time! The basic steps for road users state that all road...