Families in hunter orange are hitting the mountains for the biggest hunting weekend of the year. Those that harvest a deer are asked to bring the animal to a testing site to test for Chronic Wasting Disease. Free CWD tests are available for deer harvested from the...
Month: October 2022
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween activities are in full swing and while there is plenty of fun to be had, be sure to make safety the top priority. The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department has shared the following tips for a safe Halloween: Use glow sticks or battery-operated candles for...
Candidates Present at Vernal Chamber Luncheon
The Vernal Area Chamber invited local candidates to their weekly luncheon on Tuesday. The uncontested candidates for school board that attended were incumbents Dave Chivers, Denise Maynard, and Robin McClellan. The uncontested Uintah County candidates in...
Ute Indian Tribe Awarded Federal Grant For Broadband System Buildout
The Ute Indian Tribe will soon receive major upgrades to internet and telecommunications services for its membership. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded the tribe over $15.8 million dollars in...
Uintah School District Breaks Ground On Uintah High Ag Sciences Building
Agriculture sciences has a bright future in Uintah School District. Student leaders of the Uintah FFA Chapter joined representatives from the Uintah School Board, the District Office, Uintah High School, BHI and VCBO Architecture for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the...
‘Flippin The Script On Autism’ Fundraiser Live Today At Pinball Expo
Today is the big day! Pinball enthusiasts from around the world will tune in during a live stream fundraiser all to benefit kids in the Uintah Basin. The ‘Flippin The Script On Autism’ fundraiser is raising money for Learning Solutions, the Vernal based organization...
Dark Sky for the Orionids Meteor Shower at Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is inviting the public to check out the Orionids meteor shower. The Monument is the perfect place with a dark sky designation to watch the shower. The meteor shower peaks on the night of October 20th until the early morning hours of the 21st...
TriCounty Health Hosting Non-Public Drinking Water System Online Class
TriCounty Health Department is holding an online class today on the topic of non-public drinking water systems. What’s that? David Koons from TriCounty Health explains that some systems provide water for smaller groups or single homes. The class will provide thorough...
Come Play Clue While Experiencing ‘Clue The Musical’ Opening Friday
6 suspects. 6 weapons. 6 rooms. ‘Clue The Musical’, opening tomorrow at Vernal Theatre: Live, is a truly unique experience for all ages. It stays true to its board game roots, even allowing members of the audience to draw the cards to determine the killer, what weapon...
Ross Killian
Funeral services for Ross Killian, age 91, of Roosevelt, husband of Glenda McClellan Killian, will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 -...










