Camping fees are scheduled to increase at Dinosaur National Monument in 2025 in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the monument. Camping fees at Dinosaur National Monument were last increased in 2016. “This modest increase in fees will...
Looking for some simple ways to support worthy local causes? Here’s a few ideas: There will be the Family Support Center Bake Sale happening during the annual Enchanted Forest in Roosevelt on November 22nd and 23rd. You can help by donating baked goods to sell or by...
The next opportunity to donate time or resources to support foster kids in the Uintah Basin is coming up. There will be a Kids Night Out in Vernal on December 6th. Volunteers are invited to help with the activity and make it a fun experience for local kids in foster...
Multiple fire trucks and police personnel responded to a fire at the Exxon stationin Vernal at 850 West Highway 40 early Tuesday morning. According to observers,smoke was billowing out of the building after 5am but any fire appeared to be undercontrol at 5:30am though...
Uintah High alums from the Class of 1969 have proven their commitment to their alma mater with the presentation of $19,000 to go towards furnishing study rooms in the UHS Teen Center currently under construction. A group from the class presented the funds to the...
The report card is in. Ashley Regional Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from an independent national watchdog. The Leapfrog Group analyzes performance measures that reflect errors, accidents, injuries, and infections and the hospital’s plans in...
Leaders in western Colorado have been among those opposed to gray wolf reintroduction in the state and that opposition is the topic of a meeting being held tonight by the Rio Blanco County Commissioners. Up until last week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife included Rio...
Recent years have been especially difficult at the local animal shelters as record numbers of animals have been abandoned or surrendered. The Roosevelt Animal Shelter made a call to the community to “Please keep your dogs home” as they are “beyond max capacity!” The...
The Colorado State Patrol is urging all drivers to protect themselves and others on the road by being prepared for the winter weather. Take time today before the next round hits to make sure your vehicle is properly equipped to endure the weather. Before your drive,...
Downtown Vernal is transforming with the South Vernal Avenue and the Cobble Rock projects both advancing. The contractor for the Vernal Avenue project paved last week with concrete work on track to be completed before Holly Days which is taking place the day after...