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A repeat DUI offender is being held without bail after leaving the scene of an accident in Uintah County at 3500 West on SR-121. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the traffic accident between a white sedan and blue Chevy pickup on September 15th but were informed that the blue […]
A Union High athlete deserves recognition this week. Union Athletics shared on Thursday that the school 5K record has officially been broken. “This last weekend, the cross country team competed at the Border Wars Invitational,” shares the announcement. “The team competed extremely well with the vast majority of athletes achieving their all-time best in the […]
Colorado Northwestern Community College honored Meeker’s first responders Monday evening, emphasizing their dedication in combating the Rio Blanco fires that have burned over 141,000 acres since early August. The CNCC press release shared that the event, held in Meeker, featured a dinner and plaque presentation to recognize the volunteer firefighters who have been on the […]
Naples City will have a new Mayor in 2026 and Stephanie Adams is one of two mayoral candidates. “As a mayoral hopeful, I am deeply passionate about keeping Naples City a safe, welcoming haven to raise families,” shares Adams. “Our city’s unique character and strong community values are worth preserving and enhancing for generations to […]
An intoxicated man in Vernal who was out looking for a fight earlier this month found himself arrested as a result. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a Naples residence on 2000 East on a report of a man who threw a beer can at a home and left the […]
Local law enforcement agencies attended an annual meeting of Utah’s Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police this week. Governor Spencer Cox was present and emphasized his deep respect and gratitude for Utah’s law enforcement agencies. “You guys deal with the hardest things every day…I don’t because of you and I’m grateful for that,” shared Governor Cox. […]
There will be a new Mayor for Ballard City in 2026 and the unopposed Mayoral candidate recently participated in a question and answer session focused on the challenges facing Uintah County’s west side. Nile Mathisen and his wife Annette are lifelong Uintah Basin residents who raised a family here and run a farm in Ballard. […]
Prosecutor by day, board game creator by night…Naples’ own Jarell Dillman has been an avid board game enthusiast for over 25 years and his latest game release RACKET is ready for family game night. RACKET is described as an action packed game of mobsters, influence, and deadly ambition.The Big Dill Games website shares that “professionally, […]
Fall weather has moved in and another fire restriction has been rescinded. The State of Utah announced the following this week: Moderated fire danger indices and improved weather conditions have resulted in reduced wildfire hazard for Utah. As a result, Stage 1 fire restrictions are hereby rescinded in all unincorporated private and all state lands […]
Waterfowl hunting season is finally here and the Division of Wildlife Resources has some reminders for those ready to get out hunting. With the exception of tundra swans, the rest of the waterfowl hunts in Utah are open to anyone with a hunting or combination license. You are, however, also required to have a Harvest […]
A horse in Uintah County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to an EquiManagement press release, the 2-year-old unvaccinated Quarter Horse mare tested positive after developing clinical signs on September 15th, including ataxia which affects coordination and balance. She is currently recovering. A second horse tested positive in Utah this week. It was […]
Community members filled the Uintah County Commission Chambers on Tuesday to give feedback on a proposal to increase pay for Uintah County elected officials and Executive County Officers. Commissioners John Laursen and Sonja Norton were present to gather the public input. Multiple community members emphasized that elected officials know the wage when they come into office […]