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A wildfire in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County has led to the Department of the Interior declaring an Emergency Area Closure on public lands in the affected area. The announcement states, “In order to protect persons, property, and public lands and resources the following...

The 50th anniversary party to celebrate PrimeTime 4 Kids is coming up and while well known, there are still community members unsure what the program offers. So what sets PrimeTime 4 Kids apart from the other wonderful programs in the community that work with young...

A Uintah County hosted open house on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata project welcomed advocates from varying perspectives on Monday as well as community members there to get educated. Outside the Western Park, opponents of the project were allowed to set up tables to...

The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a Travel Advisory for motorists traveling on Highway 40 in northwestern Colorado through September 18th. “The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner EnviroServe will perform operations to clean...

No area of the country is immune but unfortunately people continue to fall for the tactics of scammers. Rock Springs Police Department is the latest to warn community members throughout the region that a phone call where the caller claims to be a law enforcement...

A woman was arrested last week in Duchesne County after allegedly tricking a hotel employee to give her a room and then refusing to leave for 3 days. Officers arrived at the Hanna Hilton Cafe and Bar where the reporting party explained that a woman by the name of Gina...

After several accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists, Vernal Police Department is ready to equip the community with important public safety reminders. Several classes will be held on crosswalk and crossing guard safety this week in the Vernal City...

Where are crews at with the Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project? Well, last week the road repair crew finished patching up near 300 North and 750 West, as well as Gates Drive. The service crew finished installing services in the area of 1150 South, and...

It’s almost time for the Duchesne County fall burn window which opens this weekend. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch and a burn permit is required. Burning barrels are illegal and no household garbage can be burned. Only burn in a clean area...

The Uintah County Library has added another offering to the list of classes and events. Tonight the library is hosting a guest presenter to teach Chinese Calligraphy at 7pm. Other upcoming events include Story Time with Prime Time that will happen on Fridays starting...