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Complaints and safety concerns regarding the Roosevelt Aquatic Center have been addressed directly by Roosevelt City. In a press release issued on Thursday, Roosevelt City acknowledged concerns regarding the maximum occupancy of the Roosevelt Aquatic Center pools and...

Representative John Curtis has introduced legislation that proposes the use of AI to battle an ongoing problem. If passed, the Spam Communications Assessment and Mitigation Platform or SCAM Platform Act would create an AI-powered platform under the FCC. Americans...

A section of Highway 40 was closed down late Thursday evening due to a vehicle fire. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond confirmed that it was a semi truck on fire. Traffic was detoured away from Highway 40 as fire crews worked to put the semi fire out....

Colorado Northwestern Community College has amazing students and their flight team of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association is proving that. The CNCC NIFA Flight Team has secured an invitation to compete nationally in May. Competing at Region in various...

The State director over medical cannabis has gone on the record stating that there is a need for more medical marijuana pharmacies and northeastern Utah is among the locations he said a location is needed. The Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis Division is part of...

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is offering their congratulations to the 5th graders of Altamont on graduating from the 2024 D.A.R.E. program. The graduation of the students of Ms. Cassidy and Mrs. Glena was a special event. “It was such a fun class to teach here...

It’s time to get excited for one of the most popular annual events in the Basin, the Vernal City Holly Days happening Friday, November 29th. Festivities run all day long at Cobble Rock Park, the Uintah County Building, and at Western Park. The Parade of Lights starts...

A mother/daughter duo is facing serious charges after falsely filling out an election ballot. According to the Probable Cause Statement, officers responded to a call on October 23rd of a person who had received an email from the County that her signature on the ballot...

George T. Weldon Construction was named the November 2024 Business of the Month by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. They were recognized during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon as a “cornerstone of the Uintah Basin, dedicated to supporting its customers, employees, and...

The UBTech Student of the Year was announced during a special banquet on Tuesday evening. Out of the impressive pool of nominees, Ayden Stratz was awarded the title of 2025 UBTech Student of the Year. As an Automotive student, Ayden is the 2023 National Champion in...