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Gennie Bird presented a contract to the Uintah County Commissioners on Tuesday between the County and Sunrise Engineering but which will be paid for by an outside source. The agreement is for professional engineering services regarding Ashley Gorge environmental...

The Uintah County Commission held a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. To begin, Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins read an update on the budget so far. “The 2025 budget being presented is currently out of balance for the General and...

Roosevelt City is ready to share an evening of holiday magic with the community for the annual Santa Parade on December 19th. “Santa and his cheerful crew are hitting the streets of Roosevelt, spreading joy to all the good boys and girls,” shares their announcement....

A special volunteer organization has its sights on Vernal to spread Christmas cheer to a local elementary school next week. For over 40 years, Angel Flight West has made it its mission to donate flights to people needing safe travel to and from medical appointments....

The annual lottery for non-commercial river trip permits for the Green and Yampa River is now open. The permit lottery opened on December 1st and it runs through January 31st. The Green and Yampa Rivers are considered two of the west’s premier whitewater rivers....

The U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative John Curtis’ Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act on Tuesday. “The Colorado River is the lifeblood of the West, and its health is crucial for our communities, our economy, and our environment,” shared...

This Friday is the next opportunity to donate time or resources to support foster kids in the Uintah Basin. 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...

Local actors are excited and ready to share the Christmas spirit with the community this month with the opening of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Vernal Theatre Live. Cast member Steven Merrell says, “A reason you should come see the show is because it is a classic story that...

A driver and her passenger were both arrested after being stopped by law enforcement in Duchesne City on Friday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, driver Carol Jensen and passenger Blake William Hammer each had warrants out for their arrest. Jensen was...

Giving hearts and open pocketbooks made for a successful evening at this year’s Trees For Charity Auction Gala at the Uintah Conference Center on Monday night. The night total reached an awe inspiring $406,850 dollars for the 40 auctioned trees. This is the third year...