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The petition in Uintah County proposing that a change in county government be placed on the November ballot has been certified. A group of locals gathered signatures and Uintah County announced on Wednesday that the petition being certified begins the next phase of the process in which the Uintah County Commission will hold four public […]
UBTech has set a new record for certificate completions with the close of Fiscal Year 2026. The UBTech press release shares that while final certificate completion totals are still being verified, the College anticipates awarding more than 975 certificates, surpassing the previous record of 927 completions in Fiscal Year 2025. “The achievement places UBTech within […]
It’s nearly time to celebrate Utah’s Pioneer Day holiday during which communities throughout the Uintah Basin will hold parades, celebrations, and fireworks. Here are a few bonus activities happening in Uintah County on Friday. The Pioneer Day Scout Breakfast will be held at the Colton Pavilion from 7 to 9:30am. The breakfast is sponsored by […]
The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Yergensen Oil Wells located near Myton. The decision record was signed under which the BLM will authorize six Applications for Permit to Drill to the applicant Fourpoint Resources LLC. The announcement states that “the well pad, access roads, and pipeline corridor would be […]
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment on Wednesday charging a Uintah Basin man with drug and firearm crimes after agents seized a handgun and the primary illicit substance found in “bath salts”, which is a schedule I controlled substance. 51-year-old Bronson Gary Dean, of Duchesne, is a previously convicted felon […]
After several weeks and multiple reports of burglary and other criminal behavior, a man has been arrested and is being held without bail on multiple felony charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, multiple reports were received by police of money, jewelry, and valuables stolen from homes in Roosevelt in June. One woman reported […]
Vernal City has issued several reminders concerning fireworks use over the Pioneer Day holiday, starting today. “As our community prepares for July 24th celebrations, Vernal City asks all residents to use extra caution and help protect our neighborhoods, public lands, and first responders,” shares the announcement. “Fireworks are only allowed on private property within Vernal […]
With improved conditions, Roosevelt City has changed its fireworks restrictions from the standard used over the 4th of July holiday. “Fireworks will be permitted anywhere in city limits from July 22 to 25,” shares Roosevelt City. “They can be discharged from 11am to 11pm with hours extended until midnight on the 24th. As we celebrate […]
There’s many ways to serve one’s country and one Vernal native has done so with 20 years of faithful service with ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band. A press release from the United States Marine Band shares that on July 24, 2026, a retirement ceremony will be held for Creative Lead and Assistant Communication […]
A bridge over I-80 in southwest Wyoming had to be closed on Monday after a semi crashed into and destroyed one of the main concrete bridge supports. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol, at approximately 9:00am on Monday, troopers were alerted to a crash involving a semi-truck crashing into the Higley Blvd Bridge in Rawlins. Troopers […]
A tragic loss of life has been reported in the search area for missing person DeEtte Spencer. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that 48-year-old Joshua Dovayak lost his life after self-deploying to search independently for 70-year-old woman DeEtte Spencer who has been missing since January. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that this individual […]
Gov. Spencer Cox announced Monday updated fireworks guidance for the upcoming Pioneer Day holiday, returning primary authority over fireworks restrictions to municipalities while preserving the ability to impose additional restrictions in communities where wildfire conditions remain dangerous. “We are still asking Utahns to use good judgment,” says Gov. Cox. “If you live in an area […]