The Uintah County Library Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event for children and teens. The program aims to provide free snacks and nutritious meals to help bridge nutrition gaps for children.
The Uintah County Library's Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026. The program provides free snacks to children and teens to help address nutrition gaps during out-of-school hours.
Ross Patterson is a local figure in Uintah, Utah, whose role in municipal governance and community safety was documented in city records during the summer and fall of 2026. According to the city's official website, Patterson was listed as a Council Member in several capacities during that period. One such listing, found in an undated directory of Planning Commission members, identified him as a Council Member. Another directory on the city's website, dated September 2, 2026, also listed him as a City Council Representative. Beyond his role on the council, Patterson was identified as a Council Member on the city's emergency preparedness page as of August 23, 2026. This page outlines the city's goals for emergency management, which include providing leadership in emergency preparedness and preparing Uintah City to respond to, recover from, and mitigate against natural and man-made emergencies and disasters. The city's Emergency Operations Plan was adopted in March 2012. Residents encounter Patterson's work through official city channels, such as the Planning Commission, which holds meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at Uintah City Hall, located at 2191 E 6550 S. The Planning Commission aims to take an active role in local planning issues and assist the community in promoting growth, stability, and prosperity. The commission also works to encourage the efficient utilization of existing infrastructure and buildings, and reviews and revises ordinances and resolutions as necessary. For land use questions, the city directs residents to visit City Hall in person or contact the Planning Commission Secretary or Chair. The Planning Commission also handles Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications, which must be submitted to Uintah City Hall at least 7 business days before a scheduled meeting. The city's population was 1,454 as of April 1, 2020. Through his various roles, Patterson was part of the leadership structure tasked with maintaining the city's stability and safety during the 2026 period.
A new report from the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project reveals that while Utah outperforms national averages in high school completion, the state struggles with high rates of college non-completion and persistent gender gaps in graduate education. The findings, released September 3, 2026, highlight significant regional disparities in educational attainment across Utah counties.
The Uintah High School official athletic website provides the 2026-2027 schedule for various Utes sports teams.
The Uintah County Library Main Branch has scheduled a Wiggles & Giggles event for children. The session is designed to help children learn music through singing, dancing, and playing instruments.
The Uintah County Library Main Branch scheduled a Wiggles & Giggles music session for children. The program focuses on music and motion to help improve fine motor skills.
The Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee and Ken Garff for Good have launched the Champion Schools 34 education program. The pilot initiative aims to improve literacy and school engagement across 72 elementary schools in seven Utah districts using Olympic values and digital resources.
The Olympics are coming to Utah in 2034 and Utah’s Olympic organizing committee announced this week the launch of Utah 2034 Champion Schools with 2 Uintah Basin schools on the launch list. “The Olympic and Paralympic Games have the power to inspire people of all ages, and we want that inspiration to start reaching Utah’s young people long before 2034,” shares Utah 2034 CEO Brad Wilson.
The Utah Food Bank's Kids Cafe program provides free snacks and nutrition to children and teens at the Uintah County Library's Main Branch. The initiative aims to address nutrition gaps for children under 18 years of age.
The TriCounty Health Department is recognizing several schools in the Uintah Basin for achieving over 95% immunization rates against childhood diseases. This milestone follows a regional measles outbreak that resulted in 80 confirmed infections earlier this year.
The Uintah County Library Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event for children and teens. The program aims to provide nutrition to vulnerable children during out-of-school hours.
A Utah man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a guilty plea for drug distribution. The charges were linked to a fatal overdose that occurred in September 2023.
The Uintah County Commission is considering a resolution to take legal steps to secure permanent access to the Ashley Gorge Property. This move aims to protect long-term public access along the existing Ashley Gorge Road.
Jerod Arthur Young, 50, of Fort Duchesne, pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl on March 26. Attorney's Office, District of Utah, said in a press release that Young sold the fentanyl to the woman for profit on Nov. Young has a history of drug trafficking, with convictions from 1997, 2015, and 2023.
The Uintah County Library released its September 2026 newsletter, highlighting staff development, summer reading statistics, and upcoming community events.
Jerod Arthur Young, a 50-year-old man from Fort Duchesne, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that caused a death. The sentence follows a guilty plea regarding a November 2023 incident involving a fatal transaction.
The Slough Canyon Fire has grown to 4,742 acres and is 34% contained as of August 31, 2026. The lightning-caused blaze, located 41 miles east of Price, continues to burn through mixed-conifer stands in the Book Cliffs.
The Uintah County Commission will consider a resolution to take legal steps toward securing permanent access to the Ashley Gorge Property. This action aims to protect public access along the existing Ashley Gorge Road.
The Uintah County Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting for September 16, 2026, to discuss land use ordinance amendments and a conditional use permit.
Michael W. Wilkins serves as the Uintah County Clerk-Auditor, managing essential financial and public notice duties for the county.
The Uintah County Library Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026. The program provides free snacks to children and teens to help address nutrition gaps during out-of-school hours.
Uintah County commissioners approved a resolution to initiate eminent domain proceedings regarding land needed for access to the Ashley Springs Property. The move aims to resolve ownership and use disputes involving Ashley Gorge Road.
A man has been charged with kidnapping and robbery in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Finley Hartman showed up uninvited to his ex-girlfriend's place of work after she had recently blocked him from all communication.
Union High School and Uintah High School both hold 1-2-0 records following their matchup on August 21, 2026. The contest was part of a busy early season for both programs, with Union recently facing Mountain View and Uintah traveling to Taylorsville on August 28.
A man was charged this week with felony sexual abuse following an alleged incident last week which resulted in the man’s arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Jeriah Kolong was staying in the same home as the victim and entered the victim’s bedroom around 4am while they were asleep.
The Uintah County Library's Main Branch scheduled a music-focused program for children. The Wiggles & Giggles event was designed for children aged 0 to 5 years old.
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved new gas wells in Uintah County. This week's announcement states that the signed decision record approves four Applications for Permit to Drill authorizing the applicant, Anschutz Exploration Corporation, to horizontally drill gas wells from the Knight Well Pad.
Lady Dino volleyball hosted the Uintah Utes at Jurassic Park on Tuesday evening. Coming off a win over Juab, the Dinos were very competitive against Uintah but fell 3-1. Carbon traveled to Nephi last Thursday to take the court against the Juab Wasps and came away with a 3-1 victory in four hotly contested sets.
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is the latest agency to issue a scam alert hoping to help you protect your hard earned money. “The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has recently investigated multiple fraud cases involving scammers impersonating banks,” shares the announcement.
The Uintah County Library's Main Branch hosted the Wiggles & Giggles program for children. The session focused on music and motor skills through singing and dancing.
The Uintah County Library Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event designed to provide free snacks and nutrition to local youth. The program aims to support children, tweens, and teens through balanced meals during out-of-school hours.
Uintah City is requesting donations to support its annual Easter Egg Hunt. The city is seeking various contributions to maintain this community tradition.
NAPLES CITY’S INVITATION TO BID Sidewalk replacement highway 40 in Naples, UT Naples City is requesting written bids on Sidewalk replacement of broken sidewalks on highway 40. Bids need to be turned in by September 3rd, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
VERNAL – The Emery Lady Spartans traveled to the Uintah Basin on Monday evening and turned in a strong performance as the young season continues, sweeping the Uintah Utes in straight sets. Uintah entered the matchup battle-tested after already playing 11 matches this season, including a tournament over the weekend.
Ashley Regional Medical Center has added Don Messick, MD, to its medical staff as a general surgeon. The move is intended to expand access to surgical care for patients in the Uintah Basin.
An adventurous pair of best friends have a special delivery for the Uintah Community Center(rec center) and will be in Vernal next week to make the delivery. Sam and Ryan with Extreme Motus Wheelchairs have gained fame online showing the world that nature and adventure can be accessible to everyone.
Matt Tate has been named the recipient of the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award for his decades of volunteer work in the Uintah Basin. His contributions include founding Santa's Angels and serving in various community leadership roles.
