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Duchesne County Fall Burn Window Opening September 15
The Duchesne County Fall Burn Window opens tomorrow and runs through the month of October. Burn hours are sunrise to sunset and all fires must be completely extinguished by dusk.
Pickup Drifts Into Oncoming Traffic Causing Highway 40 Crash
A crash closed Highway 40 on Thursday afternoon around 2pm in front of the park by the Uintah County buildings. A vehicle traveling eastbound drifted across the lane of travel and struck a vehicle traveling westbound.
UPA ‘Shootout For Hunger’ Food Drive Fills Duchesne County Food Pantry Shelves
Utah Petroleum Association organized the 2026 Shootout for Hunger Food Drive Competition between Duchesne County energy industry companies and the results will benefit many local families.
Uintah High Holds Annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony
A special ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 was held in front of Uintah High School on Thursday morning. The annual ceremony serves as the formal flag retirement of the school’s flag.
Centennial Elementary Welcomes Olympian Visit For Champion Schools 34
Thursday was an exciting day for students at Centennial Elementary in Roosevelt as they learned about the Champion Schools 34 education program by some very special guests.
Unemployment Update - July Data
Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for July 2026 increased an estimated 1.4% across the past 12 months. Unemployment remained the same from June.
New Road Connection Underway Between Ballard 1000 South, Roosevelt 800 South
A new road connection is underway. The Ballard 1000 South Road Realignment Project is creating a new road connection between 1000 South in Ballard and 800 South in Roosevelt.
Overnight Closure Scheduled Sunday On Roosevelt Main Street
UDOT Senior Communications Manager Wyatt Woolley has shared that US-40/Main Street in Roosevelt will be closed Sunday night, September 13th, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for road work between 100 North and Lagoon Street.
Maeser Elementary Welcomes Olympians During Champion Schools 34 Opening
Wednesday was a very special day at Maeser Elementary as they celebrated their selection as a Utah 2034 Champion School with an Olympic Opening Ceremonies, complete with special guests.
Magic In Store At ‘Finding Neverland’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live
The Season 11 Opener at Vernal Theatre Live is ready to share the story behind the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Opening tomorrow night, ‘Finding Neverland’ is based on the true story of J.M. Barrie.
What Is Prop #9 And Constitutional Amendment A/B On Uintah County Ballot?
The Uintah County Sample Ballot for the General Election contains two Proposed Constitutional Amendments and a County Ballot Question for voters to select either FOR or AGAINST.