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Daggett County Highlighted In Report About Challenges to Maternal Health
Daggett County is highlighted in a report focused on shortages in Utah’s maternal health care. The new report, produced by the Utah Department of Health and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, is titled ‘Maternal Health in Utah: Risk Factors, Workforce Gaps, and...
Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K Announces 2025 Local Recipients
‘Little by little, a little becomes a lot.’ The Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K epitomizes this motto each year as they invite all to come run, walk, bawk, or squawk on November 27th before Thanksgiving dinner to support locals in tremendous need as they fight for their...
What’s Next For Vernal City Revitalization?
The celebration of Vernal’s Cobblerock Block a week ago does not indicate an end to downtown revitalization. “To continue the downtown beautification efforts,” explains City Manager Quinn Bennion, “Vernal City plans to design and construct the Sage Block with similar...
‘Politics and Pastries’ Meet The Candidate Night Held In Uintah County
Community members gathered on Thursday evening at the Western Park for the chance to learn more about the candidates running for office in Uintah County. The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ‘Politics & Pastries’ Meet The Candidate Evening that included...
Price River Terminal Expanding To Double Export Capacity Of Uinta Crude
FourPoint Resources announced today their agreement with Energy Transfer LP to significantly expand the Price River Terminal in Wellington, Utah, doubling the terminal’s export capacity. The announcement also introduced the official launch and rebrand of the crude...
Idaho Man Charged After Meth And Firearm Located In Vehicle During Stop
An Idaho man has been charged in relation to a September traffic stop in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, “On September 3rd, 2025, in Uintah County, officers with the Uintah/Ouray Safe Trails Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a gray Dodge...
Roosevelt City Seeking Volunteer Election Workers
Roosevelt City is seeking volunteers to help with the upcoming election. Roosevelt citizens interested in applying to volunteer as a poll worker can apply in person at the Roosevelt City Offices or click the link shared on the Roosevelt City website or socials. The...
Uintah FCCLA Members Recognized For Excelling At National Conference
Uintah High School FCCLA members Addilyn Foley and Ashley Caldwell were recognized by the Uintah School Board on Wednesday night for their performances at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. “Addilyn competed in the Early Childhood Education STAR Event and...
DWR: Utah’s Most Prized Hunting Permits Application Period Opening Soon
The time to apply for the coveted sportsman permits for 2026 is coming up soon. “If you draw a sportsman permit, you can hunt on almost every unit in Utah that’s open to hunting the species you drew a permit for,” shares DWR Wildlife Licensing Coordinator Lindy...
Contour Airlines Continuing Air Service At Vernal Regional Airport Despite Shutdown
Contour Airlines has shared that they will continue with business as usual at the Vernal Regional Airport despite the government shutdown. Reports that rural air service could be impacted if the shutdown extends past Sunday is connected to the potential halt in...
Slaughtered Llama Prompts Arrest In Duchesne County
An arrest made this month for Wanton Destruction of Livestock in Duchesne County does not appear to be related to the malicious livestock killings under investigation by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were...
Local Arrested After Forging Checks For Electronic Deposit
A Duchesne County man short on cash is facing the consequences after turning to forgery as a solution. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 22-year-old Braxton D. Cox had been issued a check from his work and changed the check information to then...
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