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The next opportunity to donate time or resources to support foster kids in the Uintah Basin is coming up. 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...

Multiple fire trucks and police personnel responded to a fire at the Exxon stationin Vernal at 850 West Highway 40 early Tuesday morning. According to observers,smoke was billowing out of the building after 5am but any fire appeared to be undercontrol at 5:30am though...

Uintah High alums from the Class of 1969 have proven their commitment to their alma mater with the presentation of $19,000 to go towards furnishing study rooms in the UHS Teen Center currently under construction. A group from the class presented the funds to the...

The report card is in. Ashley Regional Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from an independent national watchdog. The Leapfrog Group analyzes performance measures that reflect errors, accidents, injuries, and infections and the hospital’s plans in...

Leaders in western Colorado have been among those opposed to gray wolf reintroduction in the state and that opposition is the topic of a meeting being held tonight by the Rio Blanco County Commissioners. Up until last week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife included Rio...

Recent years have been especially difficult at the local animal shelters as record numbers of animals have been abandoned or surrendered. The Roosevelt Animal Shelter made a call to the community to “Please keep your dogs home” as they are “beyond max capacity!” The...

The Colorado State Patrol is urging all drivers to protect themselves and others on the road by being prepared for the winter weather. Take time today before the next round hits to make sure your vehicle is properly equipped to endure the weather. Before your drive,...

The man who ran over and killed a Santaquin police officer and was eventually caught in the Vernal area last May was in court this week. The Utah County Attorney’s Office announced last month that they are seeking the death penalty in the case against 42-year-old...

Colorado State Patrol has shared a reminder with the public that the season of winter weather is back again and drivers are urged to protect themselves and other drivers by being prepared and checking weather conditions before heading out. This reminder comes in the...

The State’s new fentanyl task force met for the first time on Thursday as law enforcement, lawmakers, community members, and medical professionals aim to battle this deadly drug’s influence in communities throughout Utah. Northeastern Utah has skin in the game as the...