The Roosevelt City Council recognizes that not everyone can make it in person to the City Council meetings but still wants to ensure that every voice in the community is heard. With this in mind they have shared the steps to take to stay connected with the City...
Month: November 2022
‘Lego Spike’ Learning Experience Available At Uintah County Library
Legos might be the most universally recognized toy across continents and through numerous generations and Uintah County Library is maximizing the educational benefits that Legos offer. One such effort is something called “Lego Spike”. Spike is part of the Lego...
Uintah High Theatre’s Anastasia Actors Receive Nominations
For those that attended Uintah High Theatre’s production of Anastasia it will come as no surprise that five Uintah High actors have been nominated for the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards for their performances. Joshua Ek received a nomination for Best Actor,...
Full Circle Moment For Rotary Club Bilirubin Blanket Project
From the annual coat drive to Santa’s Community Effort, the Rotary Club of Vernal engages in many great causes to benefit the community. One of the 2022 projects has come full circle as one of the Rotary’s own has been a thankful recipient. In the spring of this year,...
Uintah County Aims To Secure Legislative Funding For Receiving Center
The Uintah County Commission approved a contract during Monday’s Commission meeting for consulting and lobbying services focused on public safety matters. The $100,000 dollar contract hires SML Strategic Consulting, LLC to seek funding for Uintah County’s short term...
Christmas Magic Guaranteed At Enchanted Forest This Weekend
Always a magical experience, it’s time for Duchesne County’s Enchanted Forest event. The charity event aims to help local causes and charities through a tree auction. There is also a Silent Auction to benefit the Duchesne County Sub 4 Santa effort. “Our beautiful,...
Harvard Museum Returning Hair From Ute Tribe Members
The Peabody Museum at Harvard announced on November 10th that a collection of hair samples from Native American children, including samples from the Ute Indian Tribe, are being returned to the families and tribal nations of the children. Between 1930 and 1933,...
School Pulse Program Coming To Duchesne County School District
Duchesne County School District is taking a proactive approach to student well being and mental health and the community is invited to attend an event to learn all about it. SchoolPulse is a proactive tool that quickly gets a pulse on how the school and its students...
Flag Retirement Ceremony Teaches Locals Proper Flag Disposal
Two massive flags were on display to kick off the Community Flag Retirement Ceremony on Friday at the Western Park but within the hour of the event starting, two became one. The nearly 70 foot flag that has flown over Vernal parades and community events for years was...
Taylor Mountain Road Project Complete This Month
If you have driven up Taylor Mountain Road you have definitely noticed the new smooth ride. The project will be deemed complete this month. Planning on the Taylor Mountain Road project started in 2016 with the Uintah County Road Department and the Forest Service...










