Vernal is now home to an elite amateur hockey team with its premier season kicking off this month. The Vernal Oilers will participate in the Western States Hockey League playing teams in the western United States and Canada. As of Wednesday, the Oilers roster included 13 players coming from as far as Moscow, Russia and Fairbanks, Alaska to as close as Colorado and Vernal.
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Fall Prescribed Burning Planned For Duchesne-Roosevelt Ranger District
Ashley National Forest has plans for fall prescribed burning on the Duchesne-Roosevelt Ranger District but when will depend on weather and fuel conditions. “Prescribed fires only occur when a specific set of conditions are met,” explains Ashley National Forest.
Fire Prevention Week: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
Its national Fire Prevention Week and Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond is spreading the word. This year’s theme is ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ but what does that mean? Raymond explains: when you hear the smoke alarm going off what do you do?
Colorado Man Fatally Hit By Semi Truck Near Duchesne
A fatal auto pedestrian crash took place early Wednesday morning near Duchesne.
Rare “Fish-Lizard” Recovered From Shores of Flaming Gorge
A fossilized marine reptile found on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir in May will soon be on display at the Utah Field House of Natural History museum in Vernal. Alan Dailey, a boater from Hooper, Utah first spotted the fossil and decided to send pictures of it to state paleontologists while leaving it where he found it.
Legislative Redistricting Committee Presents at Vernal Chamber Luncheon
Technology made possible an informative presentation at the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday as members of the Legislative Redistricting Committee remotely joined the group of local business owners.
One More Week to Submit Feedback on Draft of Vernal Downtown Plan
It is the final week for the public to officially submit input on the Vernal Downtown Plan, a process that has compiled the community’s hopes and ideas for downtown Vernal. Grants were obtained a year ago to work on the downtown concepts and a public process ensued.
National Geographic Details Drought Conditions On 6-Day Yampa River Trip
Drought is affecting our region and far beyond. With its reaching effects, it’s no surprise the attention it has garnered, this time in an exploration news piece in National Geographic. The article, published on October 5th, is titled, ‘Exploring an epic Colorado river during record-breaking drought’ and it follows a 6-day trip down the Yampa River that took place in August.
UDOT Report on SR121 Project (500 North in Vernal)
The construction on 500 North in Vernal is getting plenty of attention on social media as community members share concerns and complaints about the way it is set up and alleged accidents and near-accidents that have occurred.
Ashley National Forest Announces Agreement to Close Gates During Hunts
For many, fall is synonymous with hunting and forest officials want all to know the rules while on the Forest. Among the information to know is an agreement that has to do with gated areas.