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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...

The Roosevelt City Innovation Hub and Business Incubator will soon open and local photographers are asked to share their talents as part of the celebration. “This year we need your help showcasing the spirit of entrepreneurship in Roosevelt!” shares the announcement....

Utah leaders, including Governor Spencer Cox, have been at the forefront of a push to require increased safety and greater controls on teen social media use. With Meta’s recent announcement of the introduction of teen accounts on Instagram, Governor Cox issued a...

The public comment period for a water system expansion project for the Hanna Water and Sewer District is now open. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality...

The Duchesne City Fire Department has issued its own details on the Open Burn Window within Duchesne City limits. The clearing index must be 500 feet or greater. An open burn permit must be obtained before burning. Permits can be issued between September 15th and...

It’s always onward and upward for the Roosevelt Branch of the Duchesne County Library System. This week, the library announced new library services being offered to the public. They have released 3 new online services on duchesnelibraries.org. These include: a...