Colorado State Patrol has shared a reminder with the public that the season of winter weather is back again and drivers are urged to protect themselves and other drivers by being prepared and checking weather conditions before heading out. This reminder comes in the...
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New Fentanyl Task Force Kicks Off
The State’s new fentanyl task force met for the first time on Thursday as law enforcement, lawmakers, community members, and medical professionals aim to battle this deadly drug’s influence in communities throughout Utah. Northeastern Utah has skin in the game as the...
Ashley Elementary Participates Again In ‘Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day’
Ashley Elementary participated in ‘Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day’ on Thursday. On November 14th, 1960, Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school during the New Orleans desegregation crisis. Ashley Elementary teacher...
Christmas Tree Permits Officially On Sale
Christmas tree permits are now on sale for Ashley National Forest. Sales opened on November 14th for the public at all Ashley National Forest offices and vendors. Permit tags are $15 dollars in person at vendors and forest offices as well as online at Recreation.gov....
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Duchesne City
A repeat DUI offender was arrested again this week for driving under the influence of alcohol in Duchesne City. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer ran the registration on an observed vehicle on November 12th and found that the registration was...
Trip To The Tanning Salon Ends In Arrest
A trip to the tanning salon ended in arrest for one woman in Roosevelt last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a welfare check call on November 8th after a customer using a tanning bed did not come out and did not respond to...
Liberty Energy Honors Veterans At Golden Age Center Luncheon
An oilfield service company that makes it a priority to serve in the community, focused those efforts this week on Veterans. Liberty Energy hosted a special Veterans Day lunch at the Vernal Golden Age Center. They looked for a Veteran owned caterer and got connected...
Uintah Hope Squad Recognized At Jazz Game For Service Project
The Uintah High School Hope Squad was one of just a few groups in the state recognized this week at a Utah Jazz game as part of the 2024 Show Up Service High School Challenge. First Lady Abby Cox and Utah Jazz owner Ashley Smith hosted them at the game with dinner on...
Nominations Invited For Best Decorated Holiday Homes In Roosevelt
Do you love to decorate your home for the holidays or know someone that does in the Roosevelt area? Then you’re invited to join the Roosevelt Utah Christmas Lights & Holiday Homes Group on Facebook where you can make nominations. “Get ready to spread the holiday...
DWR: What To Do When You Spot Wildlife In Your Neighborhood
The Division of Wildlife Resources has the answers to what you should do if you spot wildlife in your neighborhood. First of all, you should always keep your distance for your own safety and for the safety of the animal. "Getting too close to a wild animal can cause...