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Work has continued on the water line projects in Roosevelt City. This week, Roosevelt City provided an update sharing that BHI has finished the main line water for both Bonnie Dr. and 1000 South. “They have started running service lines and replacing meters and will...

The chill of fall weather is in the air, meaning it’s time to get out the jackets and soon enough winter will mean coats are needed. Unfortunately, some individuals and families will come up short of what they need which is why the community is invited to donate new...

Calling all local artists, writers, and creatives! The Uintah County Library is inviting you to submit your work for consideration in the library’s quarterly literary magazine Beyond the Margins. A few examples of work being accepted include: poetry, fiction and...

A Vernal woman has received national recognition as Business Advisor Of The Year. Leisa Hardman Wallace is a Business Advisor and Instructor with the Women’s Business Center of Utah and was selected by the Association of Women’s Business Centers as the 2025 Business...

Every year around Halloween, Vernal’s downtown fills with thousands of superheroes, princesses, ghosts, and goblins as local businesses fill candy buckets. This year, the annual Mayors Walk is receiving a new name. It’s the ‘Trick Or Treat Street’ hosted by your local...

Roosevelt City has proven once again its commitment to offering exciting community events with activities for all ages. The Autumn Fest held this month was an absolute success. For the second year, the sky above Roosevelt was an extra magical sight thanks to the hot...

Naples City will have a new Mayor in 2026 and Brock Arnold is one of two mayoral candidates. “My main focus as mayor of Naples City will be to put Naples first,” shares Arnold. “I want to help build a stronger sense of community and belonging for the residents of...

There have been thunderstorm and flood advisories in the region this week. As a matter of safety, all are reminded to make safety the top priority as excessive rainfall can cause stream flooding and at times even flash flooding. Heavy rain should be a signal that...

The UDOT Traffic site shows that Highway 6 is once again open after a long closure following a two semi crash that resulted in dangers posed by the resulting fire. The crash took place on Sunday morning near Helper in which a semi turned in front of another semi. The...

The parking area and walking trail to access the Uintah County Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge has been given the green light. The BLM National NEPA Register shares that Uintah County submitted a request for a right-of-way to construct and operate a 1.5 acre parking area...