Funds are coming together for the Vernal downtown revitalization efforts. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shared on Thursday that Vernal City officials received word this week that the downtown projects will receive a boost from the federal Community Project Funding.
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Vernal Oilers Join Teddy Bear Toss Tradition
In case you didn’t know, tossing teddy bears is a cherished part of the game of hockey. The Vernal Oilers got in on the tradition during their Saturday match. “[Saturday night’s] game brought some incredible hockey action,” shared the Vernal Oilers on social media.
Uintah High School Partners With USU Uintah Basin On Student Leadership Skills
Uintah High School announced on Thursday a partnership between Uintah High School and Utah State University Uintah Basin that aims to help National Honor Society members further develop their leadership skills.
Uintah County Library Soon Offering ‘The Native Experience’
The Uintah County Library is always pursuing opportunities that can help the community learn, grow, and discover.
YouScience Guides Youth To Education And Jobs That Fits Their Talents/Abilities
The presentation at the Vernal Chamber Luncheon this week is worth the attention of all teens, young adults, and their parents and mentors. YouScience is a program that helps individuals understand what skills and abilities they possess and as a result the best path into future success.
Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo Gearing Up For Another Big Event
The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo continues to grow and plans for the 2022 event are coming together. Rodeo Committee Vice President Carsen Young approached the Uintah County Commission this month for a sponsorship and gave a report on the 2021 event as well as the upcoming July rodeo. 695 contestants competed in the 2021 rodeo with 11,762 people in attendance over 3 nights.
SNOTEL Snowpack Update
The new SNOTEL report shows a slight move in the right direction. Utah’s snowpack as of March 13th is at 88 percent as a state average.
‘2gether’ Duets Concert To Benefit Victims Of House Fire
An amazing night of entertainment for a great cause is almost here! In November, life drastically changed for the Madison family of Vernal when they lost everything they own to a house fire and had the additional terror when one of the children almost didn’t make it out.
Give’m Health: TOP And SWAT Youth Programs Making A Difference
TriCounty Health Department invests in promoting health in the community, especially with youth programs that are making a difference. During a radio interview on Eagle Country KLCY, health promotion director Sage McMickell gave an update on what the youth programs have been up to.
‘Ballin’ 4 Burklee’ Softball Tournament & Raffle For Rozee Benefit Coming Up
An amazing local family with big hearts is continuing their tradition of hosting an annual softball tournament to benefit local families suffering a painful loss they know about all too well. On April 4th, 2017, Shawn and Sierra Williams lost their daughter, Burklee Ann, while 30 weeks pregnant.