It’s almost time for the 3rd annual Summerfest put on by Naples City for the Pioneer Day holiday. This free event will be held at Naples City Park on Monday, July 24th and the fun includes bounce houses, vendor booths, food trucks, games, live music, and a huge...
Month: July 2023
‘Sparklers Are Dangerous’ Shares Uintah Fire District
Uintah Fire District has an important message for locals eager to enjoy fireworks for the holiday. “Every year, young children can be found along parade routes and at festivals with sparklers in hand, but sparklers are a lot more dangerous than most people think,”...
DWR: Time To Think About Hunter Education
The Division of Wildlife Resources says it’s time to be thinking about hunter education. “July and August are popular times to take hunter education because it’s right before the fall general-season big game hunts,” shares the DWR. “To hunt in Utah, everyone...
Vernal City LED Conversion Project Starting Next Week
A project to convert streetlights in downtown Vernal to LED lighting is scheduled to begin next week. Rocky Mountain Power approached Vernal City over two years ago about the option and earlier this year the two entities finalized the contract. Rocky Mountain Power is...
West Nile Virus Found In Uintah County Mosquitoes
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes located in Uintah County. According to TriCounty Health Department, the mosquitoes which tested positive were from collections made on July 11th in western Uintah County near Ouray and Pelican Lake. “Uintah Mosquito...
Gold Cross Ambulance Receives National Accreditation
Gold Cross Ambulance has received national CAAS accreditation making Gold Cross the only ambulance provider in the state to achieve that national distinction. CAAS is the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services and the accreditation achieved by Gold Cross...
Treasure Hunts Growing In Popularity, Including In Uintah Basin
In case you didn’t know, it is treasure hunt season in Utah. An Iowa woman, who made multiple trips to Utah in search of the $25,000 dollar treasure through Utah Treasure Hunt, found the hidden booty just days ago in Bountiful up Mueller Park Trail. It was day 51 of...
‘Make Em’ Laugh’ Benefit Concert For The Bentley Family This Saturday
The ‘Make Em’ Laugh’ Benefit Concert at Vernal Theatre: Live is ready to entertain this Saturday, July 22nd for a great cause. “The Bentley family is a beloved part of our community, especially with Vernal Theatre Live,” shares event organizer Megan Pearson. “Andrew...
Fireworks Safety Tips From Uintah Fire District
The Pioneer Holiday offers another opportunity to celebrate with fireworks in the state of Utah. The 2023 legal discharge dates are July 22nd through July 25th from 11am to 11pm with July 24th hours extended to midnight. The Uintah Fire District encourages all to make...
Police Request Public’s Help To Identify Person Of Interest In Stolen RZR Case
Vernal PD has asked for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest. The announcement shares that Vernal PD took a report of a stolen 2010 Red Polaris RZR(razor). “This machine was taken near the Vernal Christian Academy,” shares Vernal PD. “We are asking...










