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The signature gathering effort to repeal a 0.3% Sales and Use Tax increase in Uintah County and have the matter placed on the November ballot has concluded and those behind the effort are pleased with the results. Committee member Brian Gorum says the county residents...

An increase in lightning activity during continued hot and dry conditions have fire officials worried and scrambling to ensure resources will remain available in the state as the need arises. Given the weather predictions, the primary wildland fire management agencies...

A celebration of Rio Blanco County’s cultural heritage is coming up on August 10th at the fairgrounds in Meeker. The 112th Anniversary Reunion “Boots and Roots” dinner and dance put on by the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association is for everyone with ties to Rio...

*News Release* Ashley Regional Medical Center (ARMC) announced in July that Dr. Kayden Barber has joined its staff and will be offering expanded medical services to patients throughout the Basin. “Dr. Barber is a welcome addition to our medical team. He brings...

Roosevelt City Police Department has some reminders for the public that are true at all times but are timely with UBIC underway. First, there is no smoking or vaping allowed in the city parks. Smoking and vaping are only allowed in parking lots. When it comes to...

A Green River, Wyoming man is facing a felony charge of Aggravated Assault and Battery after pointing a loaded gun at a minor. Two minors told police about the incident in which they were coasting their dirt bikes on a sidewalk when the man called out to them and told...

On August 4th, all National Park Service entrance fees will be waived to celebrate the 4-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act and this includes free entrance to Dinosaur National Monument. “The Great American Outdoors Act is one of the largest infusions...

Utah drivers can now be held accountable with reports from law enforcement at the state, county, and city levels of increased road rage incidents. The Utah State Legislature passed HB 30, “Road Rage Amendments,” during the 2024 session and all law enforcement...

An annual charity golf tournament raised funds for a very special local cause this summer. The Uintah Basin Medical Center Golf Classic held at the Roosevelt Golf Course benefits Brody’s Fund, a charity named after Brendon and Tiffany Crozier’s angel baby. The fund...

Get ready to Kick The Dust Up at the 2024 Duchesne County Fair this coming week. While there are all the typical fair activities planned, here are a few reminders of unique offerings at the fair. The Baby Show will be held at the Barn on August 6th at 10am. Today is...