Highway 40 is now open to all traffic in Moffat County though travelers need to be aware of fire crews working in the area. On Wednesday afternoon, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office announced that their wildfire crews along with Moffat County Road and Bridge, BLM,...
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Alive After 5 Finale And Fishing With The Fox Tonight At Library Park
Tonight is the night! The final 4 contestants are competing in the finale of this year’s Alive After 5 competition at the Uintah County Library park. Event organizer Autumn Hancock with Evans Family Media says this has been an amazing year for the event in its 21st...
GoFundMe Set Up For Bluebell Teenager Injured In Crash With Drunk Driver
A Duchesne County teenager has a long road to recovery after being hit head on by a drunk driver in the Roosevelt area last week. The family has shared that 17-year-old Haylee Carter of Bluebell suffered major injuries to her femur, arms, and wrists. “First responders...
Fire Restriction Order Includes Uintah, Duchesne, And Daggett Counties
The Uintah Fire District is reminding all of the Fire Restriction Order in place for Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties as they are concerned that the word is not getting out to the public. The State of Utah issued the Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order for Uintah and...
Uintah Basin Healthcare Celebrating 80 Years Of Service
Uintah Basin Healthcare is celebrating 80 years of service in the community and want to thank the community. “To express our heartfelt gratitude, we are hosting three fantastic parties across different locations,” shares the announcement. “We invite you to join us in...
Intoxicated Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault
A police response to the Wells Club in Duchesne City during the early morning hours of August 4th resulted in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 38-year-old Leroy Martinez Gonzales is accused of groping a woman. A witness gave a statement that...
Uintah County Zap Tax Renewal Rescinded; Sales Tax Referendum To Be On Ballot
The Uintah County Commission approved a Resolution on Tuesday to rescind a previously passed Resolution to put the Zap Tax renewal on the upcoming November ballot. Uintah County Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins shared that the Zap Tax does not expire until October 2026 and...
Uintah Basin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Review
The Uintah Basin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is currently being updated and covers Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah Counties. The plan update is up for public review and citizens in each county are invited to provide comments on the applicable portions of the...
Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project Update
Roosevelt’s Secondary Water project continues. Most recently work included in the area of 300 North between 750 West and 950 West which included service installation, drain installation, and air release station installation. Crews then moved to Gates Drive, installing...
Closures Reinstated For Road And Trails Near Speirs Fire
The current status for the Speirs Fire hasn’t changed much. It remains at 715 acres in size and is 97 percent contained. Still, officials have decided to reinstate the temporary fire closure for Greens Draw Road, Lowline Trail and Pipe Creek Trail. The closure will...