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Weather Affects Roosevelt Roadwork Plans
Roosevelt City has announced that due to current temperatures and weather conditions, chip and seal work has concluded for the remainder of 2026.
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Search And Rescue Stabilize Woman With Broken Ankle For Airlift At Via Ferrata
On Saturday, September 19, Uintah County Search and Rescue was dispatched to [the] Via Ferrata, northwest of Vernal at the Ashley Gorge, on a female with a broken ankle.
Uintah School Board Approves Study To Consider Closure Of Uintah Middle School
The Uintah School Board met on Monday evening and voted 4-1 to have a study performed on the potential closure of Uintah Middle School at the end of the current school year.
Prescribed Fire Projects Start Today In Duchesne-Roosevelt Ranger District
The Duchesne-Roosevelt Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest will be implementing prescribed fire projects September 22nd through December 31st.
Senator Curtis Calls For Investigation Into Presidential Families’ Business Dealings
Senator John Curtis is calling for an investigation into the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit, preferential treatment, or access by domestic and foreign interests.
Tornados Touch Down In Northern Utah During Friday's Storm
Friday was a crazy weather day in northern Utah with several tornados touching down in unexpected areas, including in Uintah County near Jensen.
Uintah School District Considering Closure Of UMS; Special Meeting Tonight
Uintah School District announced over the weekend their plans to consider closing Uintah Middle School after the current school year. Any decision will not be made before December.
Mudslides And Rockslides Affect Indian Canyon Travelers
Mudslides have been a regular issue over Indian Canyon in recent weeks and this stranded a high school volleyball team during their travels on Thursday.
Annual Ute Proud Game Held At Rice-Eccles Stadium
The annual Ute Proud Game was held in the Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday where players wear specially designed Ute Proud helmets and members of the Ute Indian Tribe perform.
Utah State Courts Hosting Townhall Event In Vernal
Utah State Courts is bringing a ‘Utah Court Connect’ townhall event to Vernal next month on October 28th. This event is happening in person but will also have a virtual option.
Local Author Releases Next Book In The Fallen Kingdoms Series
It’s been an exciting month for a local author and her growing fan base. Book 4 of The Fallen Kingdoms series by KB Benson was released on September 14th.