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It’s been several years in the making but it appears Senator Ron Winterton’s efforts to add incentives for film productions to stay or return to Utah are paying off. Winterton sponsored the bill and led the effort in 2021 to increase the tax credits for motion pictures, among other incentives, after the production of the […]
Utahns Against Hunger are sharing their analysis of what could happen in Utah if SNAP benefits receive proposed cuts. The budget reconciliation bill proposes major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that is currently federally funded with states helping with the cost of its administration. The proposal is to almost entirely shift the costs […]
Utah Fire Info is urging Utah residents, including those in the Uintah Basin, to increase their fire sense and make safety a top priority this wildfire season. There have been 57 new wildfires in Utah in the last week and over half were human-caused. Utah Fire Sense makes it clear: “Fire sense is common sense. […]
The Duchesne County 16-year-old initially charged as an adult with 1st Degree Murder in the fatal shooting of his 14-year-old stepbrother has entered a Guilty plea to a lesser charge. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reported that on September 22nd, 2024, deputies were dispatched to a report of a “family fight” that involved the discharge […]
A demonstrator shot on Saturday in Salt Lake City during the “No Kings” protest was one of many examples of violence across the country related to the cause over the weekend. The Uintah County Republican Party distributed a press release on Sunday denouncing political violence and calling for civil discourse. The statement reads, “The Uintah […]
High temperatures and fire weather watches continue for the region with Uintah County Emergency Management sharing that a ‘Red Flag Warning’ has also been added today. Much drier air moved into the area over the weekend which resulted in fire weather watches issued due to the afternoon breezes and low humidity. That elevated fire danger […]
A new law passed during the 2025 legislative session regarding hunting guides and outfitters in the state of Utah goes into effect July 1st. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, the new law moves enforcement authority from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing to the DWR and DNR Law Enforcement; creates an updated application […]
Construction will begin as early as tomorrow on Highway 40 in Duchesne County. The Utah Department of Transportation has announced that they will be resurfacing Highway 40 from the Antelope Creek Bridge to Pole Line Road starting as early as June 17th. “Project objectives are aimed at preserving the life of the roadway,” shares the […]
An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin after it was indicated that a potentially suicidal West Valley […]
Vernal Main Street was partially closed for a period of time on Thursday morning after a trailer flipped on its side after a vehicle pulled out in front of it. According to Vernal Police, it was a Failure to Yield traffic accident. “The collision with the at fault driver caused the trailer hauling a skid […]
UDOT announced that they will temporarily close the northbound passing lane in two locations along US-191 north of Vernal as part of the US-191 realignment project. The south closure is between mileposts 364.8 and 365.5, north of Red Fleet State Park. The north closure is between mileposts 375.5 and 368, after the final switchback along […]
The work on water line replacements continues in Roosevelt City. “The water line replacement on 200 East has been successfully completed and is now fully operational,” shares the Roosevelt City announcement. “We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation throughout this project. This road is now open for vehicle traffic. On 200 West by the hospital, […]