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Cpl. Barton Laid To Rest; Friends Share Way To Help Barton Family
It has been a difficult few weeks for the Roosevelt community and beyond as Cpl. Cody Barton was laid to rest. What many may not know is that this devastating loss follows an already tragic time for the Barton family who had lost their home and all their belongings in...
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Cpl. Barton Laid To Rest; Friends Share Way To Help Barton Family
It has been a difficult few weeks for the Roosevelt community and beyond as Cpl. Cody Barton was laid to rest. What many may not know is that this devastating loss follows an already tragic time for the Barton family who had lost their home and all their belongings in...
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Zones Around Lee And Elk Fire Reminded To Remain Vigilant
While the evacuation status in several zones are being downgraded around the Elk and Lee Fires in western Colorado, officials are still urging all to stay vigilant and remember that conditions can quickly change as there is still active fire in the area. Multiple...
Man Arrested While Transporting Meth And Fentanyl For Drug Deals
A man on parole pulled over in Myton City this week was arrested and is facing new felony drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer confirmed that the driver, 50-year-old Russell Robert Sweat, was on parole and had him and the passenger...
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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Locals Remember Fallen Officer 12 Years Later
Tuesday, June 7th, marked 12 years since a Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer’s life was lost in a car accident and local agencies and individuals took the opportunity to remember him on social media.
Local Duo Competes At Utah Peace Officers Association K-9 Trials
When it comes to fighting crime, having the right partner can make all the difference and a local duo is proving they are a cut above the rest after the Utah Peace Officers Association K-9 Trials.
Vernal Excitement Launching Tonight For Summer Season
Another year of Vernal Excitement kicks off tonight with an evening of free entertainment and activities at the park in front of the Uintah County Library. Tonight’s entertainment will be the band ‘Defa, Locke & Aycock’ and the movie at dark will be Disney’s ‘Luca’.
Volunteers Greatly Needed At Roosevelt And Vernal Uintah Basin Healthcare
Uintah Basin Healthcare is in great need of volunteers. Their announcement shares that they are “aggressively seeking volunteers” for welcome stations, including wheelchair, transports and guidance, in Roosevelt and Vernal.
Paying Off the Correctional Facility GO Bonds To Enable Federal Inmate Contracts
Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum gave a report on housing inmates and the revenue potential during Monday’s County Commission meeting. Sheriff Labrum stated that among the inmates in the Uintah County Jail there are 114 state prisoners.
Roosevelt City Street Reconstruction Update
Work continues on the Roosevelt City street reconstruction project.
Uintah Basin Healthcare Vernal Facility To Include Dialysis Center And ER
The CEO of Uintah Basin Healthcare provided an update on the UBH Vernal campus construction during last week’s Vernal Chamber luncheon.
Vernal’s Zions Bank, The Famous Parcel Post Bank, Reopening This Month
The historic Zions Bank building in downtown Vernal is on schedule to reopen later this month after a nearly 2 year long remodel process.
DWR Asks Anglers To Minimize Impacts To Fish During The Drought
Anglers are hitting the lakes and reservoirs around the Uintah Basin and wildlife officials are asking them to take steps to minimize impacts to fish during this time of drought. So what should anglers do?
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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.