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Uintah County announced this week that in compliance with the recently enacted state law, H.B. 53 ‘Litter Cleanup Amendments’,  users of the Uintah County Landfill must ensure their vehicle’s load is securely covered from the point of origin until the load is...

Uintah School District has announced this year’s Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. The Teacher of the Year is Ashley Elementary teacher MarKay Anderson who has over 33 years of teaching experience. “MarKay’s commitment to helping every student...

A one day seminar is coming to the Uintah Basin focused on teaching parents about their rights in education, offering insight into current legislation that affects schools and families, and how to look for what may be below the surface. Leslie Sawyer, with the Moms...

Easter is coming up and that means local events for kids. The Duchesne Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Roy Park in Duchesne City by the rodeo grounds. The Duchesne Fire Department will be escorting the Easter Bunny to the big...

The Town of Rangely is looking out for its senior citizens by offering a special service this month. Seniors with items they want disposed of can call to schedule a trash pickup for April 22nd and the Town of Rangely Public Works Department will pick up the debris and...

A renewed operation is sending a surge of FBI personnel to 10 FBI field offices around the country in order to support investigations of violent crimes in Indian Country and the Uintah Basin is among those receiving reinforcements. The Department of Justice made the...

It is not unusual to find a baby bird on the ground during this time of year and the Division of Wildlife Resources has a reminder for such instances. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some may also be blown out of nests...

UBTech issued a press release this week with details about a new partnership that will use hands-on student training to help a vulnerable population. UBTech’s partnership with The Other Side Village will have UBTech construction students building tiny homes that the...

Senator Curtis used a discussion during an Environmental and Public Works Committee hearing on Wednesday to advocate for giving states the lead on projects during an exchange with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. “We've had a lot of conversation today...

The Uintah County Commission approved an expansion project for Rock Point Cemetery during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. The Purchasing and Grants Department shared with Commissioners that they have been working with the Facilities and Cemetery Department on the need...