Utah State University, with the help of faculty at the USU Uintah Basin Campus, are working to create and offer a paleontology certificate which could help remedy an area of unmet job demand. USU publication The Utah Statesman reported on Monday that fossils continue...
Month: October 2023
Firewood Options On Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest is helping out those who will need firewood this winter. Vernal District Ranger Ryan Mower says they have fire crews cutting trees that are available for firewood and there are maps for those with firewood permits to find where the cut trees are...
World Atlas Includes Vernal In List Of Small Towns To Catch Fall Foliage
Vernal made a unique list this week shared by a popular publication. WorldAtlas named Vernal among the ‘Least-Crowded Towns In Utah To Catch Fall Foliage’. Other cities on the list include Midway, Manti, Perry, Panguitch, Monticello, and Kanab. The tribute to Vernal...
Republican Party Of Uintah County Against Proposed Property Tax Increase
The Republican Party of Uintah County has announced their opposition to the property tax increase proposal for Uintah County. The announcement shares the following: The Utah Republican Party Platform states, “TAXATION We accept the necessity for limited taxation in...
Winterton Introduces Need For ‘Right To Repair’ Legislation
The conversation of “right to repair” has been happening around the country with some states taking action. The conversation has come to Utah thanks to Senator Ron Winterton who is thinking specifically of farmers but the application of “right to repair” could extend...
Elizabeth Smart To Speak At DCSD Community Matters Conference
The next Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference will have some famous and powerful speakers. This is a free event for residents of the TriCounty area held at the Union High School Auditorium. Elizabeth Smart will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming conference...
Hawk-A-Thon Winners Celebrated
The annual Hawk-a-thon was a success once again! Over 60 students from Uintah Middle School participated in this year’s triathlon which included swimming, cycling, and running. The race winners this year were Anna McKee and Ryker Madson for 6th grade, Molly McKee...
Mural By Vernal Based Ninty1 Designs Transforms Craig Drive-In Theater
Artists whose work has brightened up buildings throughout the Uintah Basin are receiving praise for their latest project in Moffat County, Colorado. The Craig Chamber of Commerce hired Vernal based Ninty1 Designs to turn a Craig landmark into something more. “The old...
UDOT Pavement Project On SR-45
A UDOT project continues in Uintah County. The project covers 14 miles of SR-45 that includes paving the road and replacing the guardrail. The project started last month and is anticipated to be complete by November 24th. Motorists can expect one-way traffic...
Change In Location For Uintah County Public Hearing On Proposed Tax Increase
After the initial announcement and response from the public, Uintah County has announced that the public hearing for the proposed tax increase has been moved to the Uintah Conference Center to accommodate more people. The original notice stated that if the proposed...






