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The spirit of competition was in the air at the 2025 Rise & Thrive business speed pitch competition on Thursday evening at the Uintah Conference Center. The enthusiastic applicants had been narrowed to a Top 10 for Thursday’s competition and these finalists were able to pitch their big ideas to the judges. When the dust […]
The voices of concerned public officials around the state were heard as Governor Cox considered S.B. 197, ‘Property Tax Amendments. Governor Cox emphasized that he is proud of the historic tax cuts implemented in Utah in the last five years but that it is time to go back to the drawing board and craft a […]
Success continues for the Uintah boys wrestling program as one of their own proudly stood on the podium over the weekend in a huge tournament. Caden Young finished 2nd in the 285-pound weight class at the 2025 NHSCA High School Nationals in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The National High School Coaches Association hosts the wrestling tournament […]
Utah’s Senator John Curtis introduced the Tribal Energy Fairness Act last week to boost tribal access to federal energy resources, allowing Tribes to directly apply for and manage energy and grid resilience resources without needing to pass funds through utility providers. “Unnecessary red tape and outdated restrictions are holding back access to energy development opportunities,” […]
While out of state visitors are certainly welcome in Utah and the Uintah Basin, they will see a jump in fees if they are coming to enjoy hunting and fishing. While all resident fees will remain the same, SB8 allows the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to increase nonresident license fees up to double the […]
From the Alive After Five stage in Vernal to a national stage, a Uintah High graduate and Vernalite was among the contestants featured on American Idol on Sunday night. 23-year-old Lillian Vandaam performed Doris Day’s ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ but was given more screen time than just her song. Lillian hula hooped with Ryan Seacrest and […]
A bill aimed at improving transparency and accountability in environmental reviews was introduced on Thursday by Utah Senator John Curtis and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. The ‘Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act’ requires the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish an annual report detailing the impact of NEPA environmental reviews and related litigation. It […]
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help to stop livestock theft. “Calving season is upon us, and unfortunately, it also means an increase in cattle theft,” shares the announcement. “The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals […]
Spring has sprung and Roosevelt City is prepping for the fun and beauty to be enjoyed outdoors. If you’ve noticed crews working on the grass by the Aquatic Center, Roosevelt staff is working hard on installing a new drinking fountain at the park there. This week they have been putting in a new water line […]
It’s never a good day when you are in an accident and sometimes the cleanup is easier to handle than other times. A family traveling on Highway 40 on Thursday morning found themselves in a scary situation after their vehicle and the camper it was pulling crashed. In the process, the entire side of the […]
The Uintah Basin has hockey fever with the Vernal Oilers winning the National Championship. Businesses in Vernal and Roosevelt have displayed their Oilers spirit and citizens showed up in force lining Highway 40 to welcome them home. The Oilers shared their gratitude for the support in a statement on Thursday: “It’s been a week that […]
A DCFS warrant at a Uintah County home to check on two children and look for drugs ended in arrest on Wednesday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 30-year-old Harley Christensen was located inside and detained for safety during the search. Christensen admitted to officers of having drugs and paraphernalia inside the home. Drugs […]