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Multiple people were arrested this week following a large search warrant served on a residence in Craig, Colorado. According to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, the All Crimes Enforcement Team, working with the Moffat County Sheriff's Office and Craig Police...

A local church congregation continues to find ways to support the cause of ending human trafficking with a variety of fundraisers year after year focused on the effort. A popular one is happening this weekend in Vernal with the annual yard sale fundraiser to benefit...

The election season is in full swing and Roosevelt City is encouraging its residents to be prepared to participate. “We want everyone in our community to get registered to vote!” shares the announcement. “For our local election in 2023, around 2,780 Roosevelt...

Two of the caretakers arrested on September 6th for allegedly beating a non-verbal adult at a NES residential home in Vernal were officially charged this week in 8th District Court. 23-year-old Ashia Ann Wyasket has been charged with 2nd Degree Felony Intentional...

Two people are in critical condition following a crash on Highway 40 near the Bridgeland intersection. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the crash took place at mile 96.5 on Highway 40 in Duchesne County at approximately 3:35pm on Wednesday, September 18th. “[The]...

Following this week’s district-wide lockdown, the Uintah School District has shared a reminder with the community on the methods of communication used by the District. In addition to email and using social media, Uintah School District uses the SchoolMessenger system...

Two local businesses that entertain the public and give families activities to enjoy together were rightfully recognized at the Eastern Utah Economic Summit on Monday in Carbon County.  Richard and Wilma Snow with Roosevelt Theatres were awarded ‘Business of the...

The Rotary Club of Vernal is ready to warm the community this fall and ensure everyone stays warm this winter and they need help doing it. They are collecting donations starting today and ask that the community donate gently used coats and hoodies or consider when...

Heavy rain and hail that hit Uintah County early Tuesday morning caused flooding for some residents on their properties. Not surprisingly, the Yellow Hill neighborhood in Maeser was most affected. According to Uintah County Emergency Manager Heidi Lundberg, the recent...

Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority as crews battle the Elizabeth Ridge Fire which is burning west of Fish Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. According to the Tuesday update, the fire was mapped at 105 acres due to more accurate mapping...