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Brooklyn Murray Crowned 2026 Alive After Five Winner
Another year of a favorite local singing competition wrapped up last night at the park in front of the Uintah County Library.
West Nile Virus Report For Northeastern Utah
The latest report from the Utah Department of Health shares that the presence of West Nile Virus is confirmed in northeastern Utah.
Vernal City Council August 5 Meeting Rundown
The Vernal City Council met on Wednesday, August 5, to consider several agreements, infrastructure projects, and operational items supporting the City's ongoing work.
Middle Schools Introducing Big Schedule Change For 6th Graders In USD
The jump from elementary school to middle school is a big one and a scheduling change being implemented for 6th grade students in Uintah School District aims at assisting in students’ success.
BLM Approves Natural Gas Wells, Vegetation Treatments, And Temporary Water Pipeline
The BLM Vernal Field Office has announced several approvals this week. Approval has been given for the Wonsits Valley Temporary Lay-flat Water Pipeline.
8th District Court Judge Among Nominees For Utah Supreme Court
The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission announced this week that nominees have been selected for two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court. These vacancies result from the retirement of Justice Diana Hagen on May 8, 2026, and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant on August 31, 2026. Among the nominees is Eighth District Court Judge Samuel Chiara.
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Scheduled Hearings for Proposed Change in Government
There are just two more public meetings scheduled focused on the proposed change of government in Uintah County. A public hearing was held on August 6th at the Ballard City Offices and on August 8th in the Uintah County Commission Chambers. The final two public hearings will be held on August 13th at 7pm at the Tridell Fire Station and on August 17th at 7pm in the Uintah County Commission Chambers. For more information, visit uintah.gov.
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