Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Water Shut Off Planned For Myton City Water Valve Project
The Myton City water valve project is ongoing . Water will be shut off tomorrow, September 30th, and Friday, October 2nd, from 8am to 6pm.
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Ballard 1000 South Road Realignment Project Update
The Ballard 1000 South Road Realignment Project that will connect 1000 South in Ballard and 800 South in Roosevelt is making progress.
Donations Needed For Annual Rotary Coat & Hoodie Drive
Clean out the closets. Grab a coat or hoodie at the store. It’s time for the Rotary Club’s annual Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive. Donations are being accepted through October 25th.
Vernal Downtown 'Trick Or Treat Street' Plans Announced
Halloween is on the last Saturday of October but be sure to note that a favorite annual Halloween event is happening the Saturday before.
Employment Data Released For August 2026
Utah’s employment for August 2026 increased an estimated 1.2% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 20,600 jobs.
Man Being Held On No Bail For Alleged Child Rape And Kidnapping
A man is being held on no bail in the Uintah County Jail following a child rape investigation. 19-year-old Kaden Lavar Potter was arrested on September 24th.
Repeat DUI Offender Facing New Charge
An Alpine man has been charged following an alleged DUI earlier this month in Uintah County. Court records show prior DUI arrests in Utah and Colorado.
Traffic Stop Reveals Stolen Jeep; Driver Charged
A Vernal man has been charged in a case of a stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and it was found the Jeep had been stolen out of the Wasatch Front.
Air Balloons And More At Autumn Fest 2026
Roosevelt is the place to be this weekend for the annual Autumn Fest at Constitution Park. Hot air balloons are scheduled to launch each morning of the festival .
Farm Bureau/Energy Businesses Make Huge Donation To Local Food Pantry
A large donation was delivered to the Duchesne County Food Pantry in Roosevelt on Friday that will help keep food on the table for hundreds of local families.
Basin Expected To Be Declared In Attainment Of Federal Ozone Standard
Among the news at the Uintah Basin Energy Summit was the announcement that the Uinta Basin is likely to be declared in attainment of the federal ozone standard.
Vernal Oilers Make Jump To NCDC West Conference; Away Game Tonight
After winning back-to-back Premier National Championships, the Vernal Oilers have made the jump this season to the National Collegiate Development Conference.