Roosevelt’s State Street construction work in a certain area is nearing completion. “The State Street road project north of 200 North is almost done,” shares the announcement. “Work is anticipated to be completed this week with the road tentatively planning to open...
A hot spot for hunting and fishing enthusiasts is the topic of a major proposed sale that is said will preserve public access. A sale of 50,000 acres of land in the Book Cliffs is being explored in a potential $30 million sale by the Utah Trust Lands Administration to...
Colorado State Patrol has shared an important safety message regarding seat belts. “It is a primary offense for children under 18 to be without a seatbelt or improperly restrained in a vehicle,” explains Trooper Kent Trimbach. “This means you can be pulled over...
World Atlas has published a list citing the ‘11 Best Places To Live In The Rockies In 2026’ and Vernal is the only Utah city to make it. Also on the list are Canon City, Montrose, Alamosa, Dillon and Trinidad in Colorado; Butte and Anaconda in Montana; Salmon, Idaho;...
A new Uintah County Attorney has been sworn into office. Uintah County shared that a Special Session of the Uintah County Commission was taking place on Monday, June 8, at 9 a.m. to appoint Nathan L. Rawlings as Uintah County Attorney. Following the appointment, Mr....
Simplot has received a much deserved recognition recently. Simplot Company announced that their Vernal mine has “once again received two prestigious awards from the Utah Mining Association: the Environmental Stewardship Award and the Outstanding Safety Performance...
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has made approvals on the Ranch Oil Wells Development in Duchesne County. “The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will authorize five Applications for Permit to Uinta Wax Operating LLC...
It’s time once again to celebrate our freedom and a favorite local tradition is prepping to kick it off right. “Each year, the Field of Flags creates a powerful tribute to the men and women who have served our country, our communities, and the causes we hold dear,”...
The statewide drought has created the need for all to learn to do things differently this year with their yards and landscaping. On Thursday, June 18, at 6pm, Uintah County is hosting a free ‘Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard Workshop’ in the Community...
Young baseball players are taking over the town this weekend for another great year of the Uintah Basin Bash Baseball Tournament. This is the 16th year for the event and this year's tournament will host 54 teams, utilizing 11 fields for games in Vernal and Naples. The...