A project the Vernal City Council has been discussing for years has come together and will save the City money in the long run. Vernal City has been working with Rocky Mountain Power on moving to energy efficient lighting and the finish line is in sight. Vernal City...
Duchesne County made sure to offer support to a fuels reduction project planned on Ashley National Forest. A letter of support was presented by Community Development Director Mike Hyde to Ashley National Forest Supervisor Susan Eickoff. The letter reads in part that...
There has been some big changes at the Uintah Community Center over the last year, including the addition of new classes. Among these is a new Ballroom Dancing class that will take place every Friday at 5:30pm. The course invites all to come learn to waltz, foxtrot,...
Statistics of teen dating violence are high across the nation and unfortunately, local statistics go along with the trend. Ashley Linschoten with TriCounty Health Department visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to spread awareness. Locally, teen dating...
A strong winter storm will continue to impact eastern Utah and western Colorado today. According to National Weather Service, in addition to the snow, widespread gusty winds are expected with gusts in excess of 45 mph for the valleys and close to 70 mph in the...
Funeral services for Norma Jean "Jeannie" Mecham, age 72, of Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that morning at the...
If you’ve wondered what the deal is with a musical being made about Spongebob, you are in good company. Uintah High Theatre Director Chris Piner once had the very same thought about The Spongebob Musical but he and his wife Barbara fell in love after seeing it on...
Dangerous road conditions will return this week and all are urged to take extra precautions if they must travel. Of course this isn’t your first rodeo this winter but National Weather Service reports that the storm coming today will be a combination of heavy snow and...
Transforming any downtown is a process, a process that Vernal City is fully engaged in. Among the upcoming projects will be the demolition of the old Basin laundry building on 100 East. During their February meeting, Vernal City Council discussed the building and...
The closure came as a surprise for many but wildlife officials have explained the need for the emergency statewide restrictions for shed antler hunting on both private and public lands. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that biologists have been monitoring the...