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A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Vernal for DUI last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle located near 600 South 200 East with its engine running that left its parking spot with a sense of urgency when the officer...

Funding acquired by Naples City a few years ago is now being put to great use as the City finishes up a trails project that connects Highway 40 to 2000 East just north of the Naples City Park. Naples City Manager Micheal Davis explains that the idea is that people can...

Safety measures have been increased by the school district following a fatal accident that occurred in Green River, Wyoming earlier this month. A pedestrian was killed on October 8th on Monroe Avenue after being struck by a vehicle, prompting the call for increased...

The 2nd annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo was a fantastic success earlier this month. Utah State TODAY reported that 5th through 8th grade students descended upon the USU Roosevelt campus for the event that fosters excitement for math, science, and the arts. “We had...

Upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway with the general season pheasant and quail hunts opening November 1st. “We release pen-reared pheasants on various wildlife management areas and Walk-in Access properties around the state each week during the...

Lower Brush Creek Road has reopened after being washed out in one area due to last weekend’s heavy rains. The Uintah County Road Department completed the initial repair on Thursday. “We’ll need to do some work on the abutments at some point but it’s perfectly safe for...

What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a weather balloon? Residents in Colorado’s Moffat County recently began reporting an unknown object in the air that was confirmed on Wednesday to be a special weather balloon. “This balloon was launched in...

Two candidates are in the race for Roosevelt City Mayor. Don Busenbark has lived in Roosevelt for 35 years and has served for the last 6 years on the Roosevelt City Council. He has shared that he is running for Mayor to continue the great things going on in Roosevelt...

You’ll find two candidates on your ballot running for Roosevelt City Mayor. Tommy Kent Olsen has lived in the Roosevelt area his entire life and is known in the community for his time coaching, refereeing, and volunteering, including the last 12 years as a board...

Duchesne City wanted to clarify to the public what to expect from animal control services in the City. “If you ever need help with animal control — stray dogs, lost pets, or animal concerns — please call Duchesne County Dispatch,” shares the announcement. “Duchesne...