UDOT announced on Friday that construction on US-191 through Indian Canyon is slowing down. “Crews are working to finish up their projects for the season in preparation for a winter shut down beginning in November,” shares the announcement. “Over the next couple of...
Kristin Forbis
Senator Curtis Fields Questions, Speaks On Shutdown And SNAP Benefits
Senator John Curtis recently hosted a virtual townhall meeting attended digitally by over 800 individuals with a variety of questions, including of course a focus on the shutdown and SNAP benefits. When asked if he will encourage the Trump Administration to use...
Don’t Be A ‘Bucket Biologist’ – Illegal Stocking/Dumping Of Fish A Big Deal
The discovery of fish released illegally in Utah waters is no small matter, according to the Division of Wildlife Resources. “Due to several endangered fish in the Colorado River, we partner with other agencies to ensure that our sportfish stocking does not interfere...
Big Change For Uintah School District Communication
Uintah School District has announced a big change in how communication will happen between teachers, coaches, clubs, and families. ‘Rooms’ will launch next week and will offer secure messaging built into the District app and website. “From messages to and from...
Annual Hoop Shoot Competition Hosted By Vernal Elks Lodge
A program with roots dating back almost 80 years is still providing opportunities to youth across the country, including in our own community. The Vernal Elks Lodge invites local youth that will be ages 8 to 13, as of April 1, 2026, to this year’s Hoop Shoot. For...
UBYCO Youth Orchestra Welcomes Founder As Rehearsal Guest Conductor
The members of the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra enjoyed an exciting rehearsal on Thursday evening as they learned from someone with very close ties to the organization. The organization’s founder, Brad Vanfleet, made the journey to Vernal to serve as a guest...
Holly Fair Bringing Christmas Spirit Friday And Saturday
An event with deep roots in the Basin is bringing Christmas cheer and shopping to locations all over Duchesne County. The Holly Fair 2025 is happening today and tomorrow at the Crossroad Senior Center, Grace Event Center, Roosevelt Library, and USU Roosevelt Campus....
Local Educators Attend Career And Technical Education Conference
Educators from UBTech and Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah school districts joined together this week in Vernal for a day focused on Career and Technical Education. In addition to collaborating with their peers, the conference was a valuable opportunity to hear from...
Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review
The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from...
Uintah County Working On Salary Range Adoption
A ‘Salary Range Adoption’ was on the agenda for discussion during Wednesday’s Uintah County Commission Work Session. “Salary Range Adoption is creating an updated range— minimum, midpoint, and maximum— for every non-elected position in the County,” shared Uintah...










