Congressman Blake Moore’s Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act has officially been signed into law. The MAPLand Act will direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records.
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Avian Influenza Outbreak Has Been Found In Utah
The Division of Wildlife Resources reports that the current avian influenza outbreak in the U.S. has also infected birds in Utah after a backyard flock of poultry tested positive for the virus.
Department of Workforce Service Program Specialist On Apprenticeship
Alexia Murphy, the Department of Workforce Service Program Specialist, shared information about the Apprenticeship program during a recent Vernal Chamber luncheon.
Nine Mile Canyon To Receive Interpretive Infrastructure Improvements
The Bureau of Land Management has authorized improvements to the visitor experience at Nine Mile Canyon in Duchesne and Carbon Counties.
Uintah School District Receives Donation from Blowishes for Emily
The Uintah School District has offered a heartfelt thanks for a generous donation. Blowishes for Emily donated $2,500 to the school district’s Foods Department.
Closing Weekend For ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’
It’s closing weekend for ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ at Vernal Theatre: Live and this season closer has continually gained momentum as word has spread. Rachel Wells plays Madame Defarge, a key character who, like many in the show, carries a heavy burden.
Raffle to Help 2 Year Old Burned in Accident
Dino Suds N Scissors and Rendezvous K-9 Behavioral & Training Services have teamed up to help a local 2 year old, Addi Jo.
8th Annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ To Benefit Rapha International
Tonight is all about how to ‘Bee A Light’ and make a difference in the world. All involved with the 8th annual Ladies Night Out are thrilled to be back in person at the Western Park. “The last 2 years we have had to do an online/virtual fundraiser so we are beyond excited to be back to having our live event again!” shares event organizer Katy Cundall.
Uintah County Purchases Land To Add Parking At Moonshine Arch Trailhead
The Uintah County Commission is supporting efforts to make improvements for visitors to Moonshine Arch. The Commission approved the purchase of two acres of land by the existing parking lot at the Moonshine Arch Trailhead during their Commission meeting last week.
What Should Vernal City Do With The Iconic Green T-Rex?
A famous local with a large wardrobe and fantastic prop collection is the topic of a new survey that Vernal City is asking the public to take. The large T-Rex that greets travelers on Highway 40 near 800 West has had a pause on his decades of dressing up in costumes and Vernal City wants to work with the public in making decisions about the famous dinosaur’s future.