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No matter what your Thanksgiving plans, if you plan to be on the roads, give yourself extra time and be patient with extra travelers on the road. The AAA Newsroom estimates record numbers on the road with 81.8 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home over...

The couple that was shot in the back by the Ute Fish and Wildlife Officer in Uinta Canyon in 2022 has spoken publicly for the first time following the sentencing of the officer, Waneka Rosebud Cornpeach. Yesterday, KUTV shared the interview with Chad and Chelsea...

It was another year of magic and miracles at the Enchanted Forest charity event in Duchesne County. On Thursday, November 20th, the Enchanted Forest in Roosevelt raised over $284,000 by auctioning 25 beautiful trees representing 25 basin wide charities. The public was...

Vernal City has announced their intention to request help with the upcoming demolition of the motel building located on the Lamplighter property. “The proposed assistance involves the demolition and complete removal of debris from the two-story motel building located...

After over 80 years of serving as an educational facility in Vernal, demolition has begun on the Central Education Center on South Vernal Avenue. Most recently, the building served as the home of Central Cove preschool until the preschool moved to the new Central Cove...

The Utah Farm Bureau Federation held its 109th annual convention last week in Provo and the event culminated in a Gala Agriculture Banquet where an influential Uintah Basin citizen was recognized. Representative Scott Chew was presented with the Distinguished Service...

The Book Cliffs Wildlife Habitat Improvement project is underway as part of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative. The project aims to increase habitat for mule deer, elk, and bison in the Book Cliffs unit and improve riparian and stream health in the Willow Creek...

Downtown Vernal revitalization continues to gain attention. The revitalization of the block on south Highway 40 between Vernal Avenue and 100 East is a ‘Project of the Year’ Finalist in the ENR Mountain States Best Projects of 2025. ENR stands for Engineering...

Communities across the Uintah Basin are ready to spread Christmas cheer. Tabiona will be holding a Christmas tree lighting event on December 1st at 6:30pm. There will also be a photo opportunity with Santa, crafts, and treats. The Roosevelt Tree Lighting will also be...

The students and families of Discovery Elementary accomplished something amazing in recent weeks as they set out to help feed those in need. A food drive was held and every grade put in the effort to make it a success. Discovery’s 2nd Grade classes gathered a whopping...