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Speed a Factor In Wednesday Semi Crash On Highway 191 Switchbacks
The switchbacks on Highway 191 south of Flaming Gorge and north of Vernal are notoriously dangerous and an accident that took place Wednesday morning certainly demonstrates that. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 11am a semi was traveling too fast and...
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Speed a Factor In Wednesday Semi Crash On Highway 191 Switchbacks
The switchbacks on Highway 191 south of Flaming Gorge and north of Vernal are notoriously dangerous and an accident that took place Wednesday morning certainly demonstrates that. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 11am a semi was traveling too fast and...
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Election Reminders
The 2025 election is happening one week from today and there’s a few reminders worth noting. Early voting in Roosevelt City starts today and runs through October 31st from 8am to noon in the Council Chambers. There is also a drop box at the Roosevelt City building in...
Iron Cowboy Coming To Inspire on Uintah High Stage
Uintah High Athletics is providing a rare opportunity next week free to the public. The man named “The Most Enduring Man In The World” by Success magazine and one of the top fittest freaks by Sports Illustrated is coming to give an inspiring presentation to the...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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State Superintendent Visits Uintah High School
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Where To Catch Santa Today And Tomorrow
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Commission Votes NO To Increase In Uintah County Property Taxes
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Utah Roadkill Reporter App Making Roads Safer
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Christmas Break Dates For Local School Districts
Christmas break is fast approaching but perhaps not soon enough for eager students. Uintah School District’s holiday...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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