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Officers were dispatched to a Fruitland residence last week on a report of assault. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a man allegedly entered a trailer, threw a bottle at a victim, hitting him in the face, shoved over a piece of wood that also hit him...

A traffic stop ended in arrest for a repeat DUI offender and this time a minor under the age of 16 was in the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was made in Roosevelt near 65 South 200 East and the officer found that the driver had a...

There may be snow on the mountain ground but the prescribed burns in the area are going according to plan. Ashley National Forest reports that the Argyle and Deer Lodge pile burns were successful on Wednesday. Crews will continue prescribed burning around Yellowstone...

With a new director this season and many talented new string players, the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is inviting the community to the first concert of their season, taking place tomorrow night. The organization’s new director, Mariska Martin, has an...

Local communities have embraced the tradition of a tree lighting event during the holiday season. A Roosevelt City Tree Lighting and Holiday Kick-Off event will include Santa and other magical friends along with hot cocoa, treats, and a children’s choir. It is...

An intoxicated Uintah County man was arrested on Friday after attacking a family member. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded after the complainant stated that her nephew was intoxicated and had attacked her. Officers arrived and spoke with...

The Central Canal piping project continues on 1500 West in Vernal. During a recent Uintah County meeting, Central Canal President Wayne Simper shared that the culverts on 1500 West crossing Main Street are rotting away and Vernal City has been on site as decisions...

UBTech has announced another new partnership that has made a commitment to support local UBTech students by funding scholarships. FourPoint Resources is an oil and gas company that acquired Uinta Basin assets formerly operated by Ovintiv earlier this year. The...

With a surge of winter weather impacting northwestern Colorado, law enforcement agencies have teamed up to enforce safe practices this holiday travel weekend. “Troopers, officers, and deputies in multiple counties in northwestern Colorado will be adding extra patrols...

Senator Curtis is among the voices urging all Americans to lower the political temperature. Curtis paired up with Democratic Arizona Senator Mark Kelly to host a townhall at Utah Valley University this month to discuss this topic. Curtis focused heavily on the role of...