The Utah Division of Water Resources announced last week that Utah’s reservoir levels are in drastic decline. Since June 1st, reservoirs have drawn down at a rate more than double the normal rate due to increased demand, lower-than-normal spring runoff, and an...
Utah Highway Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred in Jensen on Highway 40 on Sunday. According to the report, a John Deere Backhoe was being followed by and escorted by a pickup truck traveling eastbound on SR-40 near mile post 154 at Ashley Creek...
Funeral services for Gordon Grant Harker, age 88, the husband of Jeanette Harker, will be held Saturday, August 30th at 11:00 am at the Glines 5th Ward LDS Chapel (78 South Aggie Blvd). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8pm at the...
Plans for a tiny home village are underway in Vernal City. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion provided an update of the plans to Evans Family Media. “In a recent community survey, the top concern of residents was access to affordable housing,” shared Bennion. “Vernal...
The Uintah Basin takes care of its own and the wonderful family behind the Bluebell Cornmaze appreciates every year as the community rallies to help them support a local family in need. This year, the Lose Yourself 5K Fun Run will benefit Lydia Hampton of Bluebell....
Today is the day to be part of making history in Dinosaurland! If you have a dinosaur costume in the closet waiting to be worn, pull it out and get down to Main Street in Vernal at the Lamplighter this evening to help break the Guinness World Record for most people...
USU announced on Wednesday that Strata Networks has made a significant pledge towards the USU Uintah Basin General Technology Program. “The total contribution will be granted over a three-year period with $45,000 going toward student scholarships, awarding five...
A special ribbon cutting event was held on Wednesday for the Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County. The Cook Wildlife Management Area is the newest WMA in the state and was purchased from and named after private landowners Dall and Ellen Cook. The DWR...
Traveling Highway 191 north of Vernal is officially a safer venture moving forward. The Utah Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the transition to the new alignment is complete. “After nearly 18 months of construction, UDOT has diverted traffic...
Funeral Services for Mike McKeachnie, age 65 of Vernal, the husband of Debbie Womack McKeachnie, will be held Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10 AM at the Uintah Conference Center, with viewings held Sunday, from 6-8 PM at the Mortuary and 1 hour prior to service at the...