Uintah County Republican Party Chairman Kason Goodrich visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview and of course the election was among the topics discussed. This election is really, really important for our county, said Goodrich.
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, law enforcement and assisting agencies found skeletal human remains during an organized search in a remote area of Little Mountain, approximately 15 miles northwest of Vernal. Search crews were in the area doing follow up on a missing person case.
The Uintah Basin is among the limited areas in Utah that will be served by a Department of Veterans Affairs grant through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. 9 million in grants to 191 community organizations nationwide that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans.
The 4A boys golf regular season came to a close this week with the final region tournaments of the season. Here’s a look at the final region results from all four 4A regions. 0 — Weston Woolley, Deer Creek Final region tournament (Sept. 7 — Andre Rosales, Desert Hills Final region tournament (Sept.
The Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference was scheduled to take place at East Elementary School in Roosevelt, Utah, featuring a screening of the movie Screenagers and presentations from Jazz Great Thurl Bailey. The event aimed to provide community members with resources to support themselves, their families, and the broader community through various sponsors.
Middle school students from across the Uintah Basin enjoyed another great day at the Uintah Basin STEAM Expo at the Roosevelt USU campus. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math and the Expo offers an abundance of hands-on activities, experiments, and creative projects to learn from.
Officers with the Utah Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement, in partnership with Ute Tribal Law Enforcement, are seeking information to identify the owner of a truck involved in a poaching incident last month. On September 12th, east of Pleasant Valley in Uintah County on Ute tribal lands, images were taken of a unique truck associated with three men and a dog.
The Uintah School Board will hold a work session and business meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the district office in Naples. The district is also providing updates on the Uintah Middle School Closure and Middle School Reorganization Study and upcoming high school performances and athletic events.
Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum has been elected president of the Utah Sheriffs Association for the 2026–2027 term. Labrum succeeds Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover and will lead the association's executive team.
Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum has been elected as president of the Utah Sheriffs Association for 2026–2027. Tuesday’s announcement shares that as president, Labrum will lead the association’s executive team and help guide its work on issues affecting sheriffs’ offices and the communities they serve.
The Uintah County Republican Party is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the office of Uintah County Treasurer resulting from the resignation of Wendi Long. The individual selected will serve as Uintah County Treasurer until a successor is elected and qualified according to applicable law.
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. Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford made a presentation to the board focused on the reasons behind the proposal to close UMS, primarily due to declining enrollment caused by lower birthrates and expanding educational options.
Uintah County has released a voter information pamphlet regarding Proposition #9, a proposed change to the county's government structure. The proposal, which will appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot, suggests transitioning to a council-manager form of government.
The Uintah School Board voted 4-1 on Sept. 21 to begin a state-mandated study regarding the potential closure of Uintah Middle School at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Uintah School District announced over the weekend their plans to consider closing Uintah Middle School after the current school year. to decide whether or not to begin the legal process for considering the closure of Uintah Middle School after the 2026-2027 school year.
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved a right-of-way amendment for applicant Koda Uinta LLC. According to the BLM announcement, this is to expand the company’s Walker Hollow Battery 1 Facility, constructing a Lease Automatic Custody Transfer pad and an associated access road.
UBTech Invites Community to Celebrate New Salon with Ribbon Cutting and Open House After announcing plans in 2025 to bring a Nail Technician program to Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech), the college is excited to invite the community to celebrate the next milestone with the official ribbon cutting and open house of its
A report published September 17 highlights safety concerns at the intersection of US-89 and 6600 South due to several near misses. The document outlines specific lane usage rules to improve safety for drivers leaving Uintah.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 15, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A man who was a previously convicted felon and restricted from possession a firearm was sentenced to 36 months in prison and three years supervised release.
The public is invited to attend the Uintah County Commission meeting today during which the Commission will consider a Resolution to utilize Eminent Domain to access County property in Ashley Gorge. Two private property owners dispute the County’s claims of there being an existing Class D county road and the matter is moving towards the courts.
Uintah School District has announced that in conjunction with Utah Senate Bill 241, new assessments and interventions are being added to elementary schools. SB 241 went into effect on July 1st, adding a state mandated requirement for schools to establish a comprehensive early literacy framework to ensure all elementary students develop strong reading skills.
Facing schools from the basin and Colorado, the Dinos finished in the top five in both divisions, with the boys taking third and the Lady Dinos finishing fifth. Moffat County claimed the top spot in the boys' division, followed by Deer Creek.
Travel plan adjustments will need to be made if you’re one of the many in Vernal that take SR-121(500 North) to or from the area of Uintah High School during the week as its intersection at 1500 West is scheduled for a full closure tomorrow. Sunrise Engineering has shared that on Thursday, September 10th, crews will switch out the traffic signal at the SR-121(500 North) and 1500 West intersection.
WEBER CANYON, Utah (ABC4) — The Broad Fire burning in Weber Canyon was “highly active” overnight, prompting many 9-1-1 calls to dispatch. Utah Fire Info is reminding the public that just because the fire is no longer growing, it is not out, and is still highly visible from Uintah, especially Uintah Highlands, as well as I-84 and South Weber.
The Broad Fire in Weber Canyon remained active on its north side according to a September 7 report. While the fire was not growing, it remained 50% contained and visible from several areas.
No. 17 Utah State women's soccer will host Washington State on Oct. 8 before traveling to face Boise State on Oct. 11. The Aggies enter the week with a 9-2-2 record and a 2-0-0 mark in Pac-12 play.
Speaking from Intermountain Medical Center, Dr. "We are having the number of cases now that we had starting in November last year," Sheffield said. "Health experts recommend several steps to reduce the risk of infection, including frequent handwashing, avoiding contact with sick individuals and staying home when ill.
