Safety Urged In Areas Of Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project
Roosevelt City’s secondary water project continues and an update issued Monday makes a request of community members. “With school starting this past week, the roadways are busier, and the project team asks that those traveling on these roadways remain vigilant,...
Uintah Recreation Fall Activity Sign Ups Heating Up
If you and your kids are bored this fall then it’s really your own fault. Here’s just a few of the Uintah Recreation offerings with registration open. Teams can get registered for Women’s Volleyball League through September 19th with play starting in October. Youth...
Former Vernal Businessman Indicted For Scamming COVID Relief Funds
Defrauding the government of COVID relief funds is the latest allegation against the former owner of the now closed Scooters Pizza and Grub in Vernal. Lee Anglin was arrested on a federal arrest warrant on May 29th on North Vernal Avenue during a traffic stop. His...
Additional Woman Charged In Case Of Kidnapping Attempt In Uintah County
The court documents are sealed in the case of a Utah County woman who had charges filed in 8th District Court last week and was booked into Utah County Jail on the warrant on Thursday. 52-year-old Amanda Kaye Bachman is facing charges of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated...
New Record And Scholarship Offer For Union Cross Country 5K Winner
Years of dedication and hard work are paying off for a pair of Union High distance runners. The Union Cross Country team competed at the UIAAA Invitation in Spanish Fork this weekend where around 30 schools from 1A to 6A classification were competing. Jaylie Jenkins...
Uintah 100 Year Celebration To Take Place During Homecoming Next Month
Uintah High School is officially 100 years old and the community is invited to join in celebrating during Homecoming next month. The District announcement states that all Uintah alumni and the community are invited to join in the party at the Homecoming parade and...
Governor Issues Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency Due To Flooding
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah communities. Many Utahns have seen significant damage to homes and public infrastructure over the past weeks, shares the announcement. Additionally,...
1 Dead, 1 Missing In Flaming Gorge Reservoir Paddle Board Drowning Incident
One woman has died and another is missing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir following a paddle boarding incident that took place on Saturday. The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24th at approximately 4:20pm a 911 call was received by Wyoming’s...
Utah Office Of Energy Development Announces Funding Award For Uinta Basin
The Utah Office of Energy Development announced on Thursday a funding award to improve air quality in the Uinta Basin. The press release shared that Caerus Uinta and XCL Resources, LLC will be awarded a combined total of $90,000 under the Uinta Basin Aerial Leak and...
Final Speirs Fire Update; Greens Draw Road Remains Closed
After nearly 6 weeks, the Speirs Fire in Daggett County is now categorized as 100 percent contained. The Forest Service made the announcement on Thursday, stating that fire activity remains minimal, with little evidence of heat or smoke within the fire perimeter....
Storms Mean Increased Threat Of Flash Flooding
It’s the time of year when flash flooding can become a concern. While the threat is higher the further south you go, it is still worth noting that National Weather Service has warned that there is an increased threat of flash flooding in eastern Utah. If you come...
Dinah SOAR Days Voted Favorite Local Event Among Uintah County Residents
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to a Vernal City survey. Dinah SOAR Days starts in Vernal today. The 2023 survey asked Uintah County residents about their favorite local events and you guessed it! The favorite event of those surveyed is the Dinah...
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