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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...

Ashley National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall. The Forest Service announced on September 19th that the work will continue through November as weather conditions allow. Prescribed fires planned for the area include the D1 Ponderosa Pine...

A traveling exhibit has made its stop in Vernal at the Uintah County Library. To celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in the state, the Utah Film Commission curated the 100 Years of Utah Film & Television exhibition that displayed at the Utah State Capitol in 2024...

A local duo competed well at a special law enforcement competition event held earlier this month. Roosevelt City Police Department’s Cpl. Jared Harrison and his partner K9 Indie placed 2nd in the Tuff Dog category at the 2025 2nd Annual Bradley Taylor Police Memorial...

A repeat DUI offender is being held without bail after leaving the scene of an accident in Uintah County at 3500 West on SR-121. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the traffic accident between a white sedan and blue Chevy pickup...

A Union High athlete deserves recognition this week. Union Athletics shared on Thursday that the school 5K record has officially been broken. “This last weekend, the cross country team competed at the Border Wars Invitational,” shares the announcement. “The team...