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Colorado Northwestern Community College honored Meeker's first responders Monday evening, emphasizing their dedication in combating the Rio Blanco fires that have burned over 141,000 acres since early August. The CNCC press release shared that the event, held in...

Naples City will have a new Mayor in 2026 and Stephanie Adams is one of two mayoral candidates. “As a mayoral hopeful, I am deeply passionate about keeping Naples City a safe, welcoming haven to raise families,” shares Adams. “Our city’s unique character and strong...

Local law enforcement agencies attended an annual meeting of Utah’s Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police this week. Governor Spencer Cox was present and emphasized his deep respect and gratitude for Utah’s law enforcement agencies. “You guys deal with the hardest things...

There will be a new Mayor for Ballard City in 2026 and the unopposed Mayoral candidate recently participated in a question and answer session focused on the challenges facing Uintah County’s west side. Nile Mathisen and his wife Annette are lifelong Uintah Basin...

Prosecutor by day, board game creator by night…Naples' own Jarell Dillman has been an avid board game enthusiast for over 25 years and his latest game release RACKET is ready for family game night. RACKET is described as an action packed game of mobsters, influence,...

Fall weather has moved in and another fire restriction has been rescinded. The State of Utah announced the following this week: Moderated fire danger indices and improved weather conditions have resulted in reduced wildfire hazard for Utah. As a result, Stage 1 fire...

Waterfowl hunting season is finally here and the Division of Wildlife Resources has some reminders for those ready to get out hunting. With the exception of tundra swans, the rest of the waterfowl hunts in Utah are open to anyone with a hunting or combination license....

Community members filled the Uintah County Commission Chambers on Tuesday to give feedback on a proposal to increase pay for Uintah County elected officials and Executive County Officers. Commissioners John Laursen and Sonja Norton were present to gather the public...

The Duchesne County fall burn window is now open. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch and a burn permit is required. Burning barrels are illegal and no household garbage can be burned. Only burn in a clean area that is away from any structures...

The Uintah Basin represented very well at the 2025 IMBA World Finals. IMBA stands for International Miniature Bullriders Association which was founded in 2017 to nurture and celebrate young and novice bull riders. Hunter Hamilton from Tabiona was crowned the Senior...