Water is a hot topic in the west and Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a major player in the water planning managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. An in-person opportunity is coming up to hear from those making decisions and with an interest in the coveted waterbody in...
Two years in the making, Vernal City Council is set to approve a contract with Rocky Mountain Power Wednesday evening that will save the City a significant amount into the future. The agreement is to switch the street lighting to LED lighting. Rocky Mountain Power is...
Naples City has a lot to offer and Naples City Manager Mike Davis is making sure those offerings come up for those searching online for what life has to offer in the Uintah Basin. Davis presented his approach to the Vernal Chamber this month of sharing the good in...
Last Wednesday, USU held its Utah State University Uintah Basin Science Fair at the Uintah Conference Center. Some distinguished awards from the event include Biggest Idea Award which was won by Uintah Middle School students Dominick Allred and Keltin Anderson, Best...
The volunteers of the Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department are continually improving in their abilities to save lives and serve the public. Most recently, the group received emergency vehicle driving training. Members of Duchesne Fire & EMS, along with Myton Fire...
Expanding areas at the Vernal Regional Airport for hangers, including the addition of commercial hangers, was the main topic explored during the Vernal City/Uintah County meeting on Monday. Vernal Airport Director Ken Campbell presented and explained that not only is...
Every year, thanks to the Showalter Endowment Fund, a teacher is recognized in the Uintah School District for their excellence in teaching. The community nominates teachers and the Uintah Schools Foundation has the near impossible job of narrowing the pool down and...
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Newell Hanson, age 81, of Mesquite, NV formerly of Vernal, will be held Thursday March 2, 2023 at 11:00am, with a visitation for family and friends 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in the...
Funeral services and viewing for Orvin Swain, age 84, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, February 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Burial will be in the Memorial Park.
Congratulations to Sandau Fine Art Gallery on their Grand Opening. Come and visit them at 461 West 200 South, Vernal, UT, Tuesday-Friday from 11 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.