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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...

Ashley Elementary participated in ‘Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day’ on Thursday. On November 14th, 1960, Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school during the New Orleans desegregation crisis. Ashley Elementary teacher...

Christmas tree permits are now on sale for Ashley National Forest. Sales opened on November 14th for the public at all Ashley National Forest offices and vendors. Permit tags are $15 dollars in person at vendors and forest offices as well as online at Recreation.gov....

A trip to the tanning salon ended in arrest for one woman in Roosevelt last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a welfare check call on November 8th after a customer using a tanning bed did not come out and did not respond to...

An oilfield service company that makes it a priority to serve in the community, focused those efforts this week on Veterans. Liberty Energy hosted a special Veterans Day lunch at the Vernal Golden Age Center. They looked for a Veteran owned caterer and got connected...

The Uintah High School Hope Squad was one of just a few groups in the state recognized this week at a Utah Jazz game as part of the 2024 Show Up Service High School Challenge. First Lady Abby Cox and Utah Jazz owner Ashley Smith hosted them at the game with dinner on...