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Certificate of Appreciation

Certificate of Appreciation Crossroads Accounting Professionals December 19, 2023 Crossroads Accounting began working with Trees for Charity for the 2017 Gala event.  Brandi Staker is the lead accountant with a big assist from Jason Winterton (a staff accountant).  Crossroads Accounting donates about 100 hours per year on behalf of Trees for Charity. Brandi serves on […]

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Dinosaur Inn and Suites

Business of the Month November 2023 Dinosaur Inn and Suites Dinosaur Inn & Suites is a locally owned family run business in Vernal.  Originally, in 1929, the owners of the property had cabins built so that travelers coming through the area could have a place to stay.  Eventually, those cabins were torn down by the […]

Sweetwater County Sheriff Request Public’s Help Identifying Individual

Sweetwater County Sheriff Request Public’s Help Identifying Individual

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has requested the public’s help. They shared images of an individual that is part of an investigation into a retail theft case out of Wamsutter. The theft occurred on Tuesday, November 28th, at a Love’s Travel Stop and the stolen property is valued at over $5,000 dollars. The surveillance photo is […]

State Superintendent Visits Uintah High School

State Superintendent Visits Uintah High School

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah High School had a special visitor on Tuesday. Sydnee Dickson, Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction, made the trip to Vernal specifically to visit Uintah High business teacher Kami Elison because Elison has been named as one of the five finalists for Teacher of the Year. The recognition is not the first for Elison […]

Where To Catch Santa Today And Tomorrow

Where To Catch Santa Today And Tomorrow

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

If your kids still need a chance to see Santa Clause this year you’re in luck. Roosevelt City is hosting the big man in red today and tomorrow for the community to come get pictures. There will also be other special guests. The Pictures with Santa events will be held today from noon to 5pm […]

Commission Votes NO To Increase In Uintah County Property Taxes

Commission Votes NO To Increase In Uintah County Property Taxes

Dec 20, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

There will not be an increase in the property tax rate in Uintah County in 2024. The Uintah County Commission met on Tuesday afternoon. First, Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins presented the 2024 budget at the amount of $74,125,300 dollars. After some discussion, Commissioner Laursen made a motion to accept the budget as presented with Commissioner Norton […]

Altamont Cowboy Finishes Strong At National Finals Rodeo

Altamont Cowboy Finishes Strong At National Finals Rodeo

Dec 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Altamont cowboy Dean Thompson finished strong at his first National Finals Rodeo in what he called 10 days of essentially getting beat up. “Round No. 10 at the NFR is crazy,” said 21-year-old Thompson. “My body feels great. I feel like I’m riding bucking horses as good as I ever have before, but, man, I’ve […]

Utah Roadkill Reporter App Making Roads Safer

Utah Roadkill Reporter App Making Roads Safer

Dec 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roads throughout the Uintah Basin have their share of roadkill which is something the Division of Wildlife Resources and UDOT are urging all drivers to report on the Utah Roadkill Reporter app. The app was launched one year ago and is helping keep roads safe by helping officials respond quickly to remove carcasses as well […]

Christmas Break Dates For Local School Districts

Christmas Break Dates For Local School Districts

Dec 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Christmas break is fast approaching but perhaps not soon enough for eager students. Uintah School District’s holiday break runs December 25th through January 1st. This means the last school day before the break is Friday, December 22nd, and it will follow the same schedule as other Fridays this school year. Classes will resume on January […]

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department On Winter Holiday Fires

Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department On Winter Holiday Fires

Dec 19, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department is utilizing social media to educate the public on winter fire safety. When it comes to the holidays there are a few activities that pose increased fire risks. Topping that list is the use of candles with the top 3 days for home candle fires being Christmas Day, New Year’s […]