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A travel alert has been issued for Highway 40 east of Craig, Colorado as the wreckage of an accident is recovered and cleaned up. The Colorado Department of Transportation shared the following: Beginning at 9am on Tuesday, August 20th, crews will perform operations to...

The Uintah School District held its Opening Institute on Friday and several schools were recognized for recent achievements. Uintah High School was recognized because last year’s freshman and sophomore classes scored above the state average in all assessed areas on...

It’s time again for a favorite local event that also draws visitors from throughout the region and beyond. Dinah “SOAR” Days Hot Air Balloon Festival is happening August 23rd through the 25th and if you’ve been watching the sky you may have even enjoyed a preview of...

It’s back to school day for most schools throughout the Uintah Basin and local law enforcement have some reminders for all. “Our officers will be actively patrolling school zones to ensure the safety of all students, parents, and staff,” shares Vernal Police. “The...

A crash on Highway 6 could have ended much worse after a major fuel spill resulted from the collision. Fox 13 reported that sometime around 5pm on Sunday two semi-trucks crashed on Highway 6 about a mile west of Thistle, blocking all lanes. Highway 6 was closed in...

The Maverick driver critically injured in the explosion at an oil rig site east of Myton on August 14th continues to fight for his life in the hospital and the community has rallied around the family to help. After the accident on Wednesday, Josh Phillips with...

A previous closure on the Ashley National Forest has been reinstated as heavy rains have created similar issues in the area in question. “The temporary closure order for the Brown Duck Basin Trail 062 and 062A due to washouts and ravines making them dangerous for use...

Uintah Basin Healthcare’s 80th Anniversary parties wrap up today. On August 14th, 1944, Uintah Basin Healthcare opened their doors to serve the Uintah Basin. The celebrations kicked off on Wednesday in Roosevelt at Constitution Park. Around 1500 people attended the...

This month marks 13 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well...

A case of a workplace assault that took place in May has resulted in a charge filed this week in court. 43-year-old Debra-Ann Thames has been charged with one count of 3rd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault for events that allegedly took place on May 8th. According to...