The Uintah Basin’s own Jayden Murray made his first major league start on September 12th as pitcher for the Astros against the Atlanta Braves. KSL Sports highlighted the moment, sharing that he threw 3 innings of one-hit baseball in the game. What was his journey to...
Kristin Forbis
Geologist Shares Analysis Of “Fascinating” Earthquake and Its Oddities
A geologist has shared his analysis of the Magnitude 4.1 earthquake that rattled Northeastern Utah on September 10th. Geology professor Shawn Willsey did research following the quake because he immediately recognized it as having several odd qualities and called it a...
USD Silent Auction At Old Central Cove Preschool
It has been a successful launch of the new Central Cove Early Learning Center this fall and Uintah School District is taking the steps needed for the eventual demolition of the old building. With that in mind, the Uintah School District will hold a silent auction on...
Senator John Curtis: Light Over Darkness
Senator John Curtis responded to the death of Charlie Kirk last week with an opinion piece originally published in the Deseret News. In his reflection he shared that President Russell M. Nelson, leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently wrote...
Another Livestock Killing In Tabiona Area
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has announced their investigation of another livestock shooting after receiving a report of a cow that was shot in the Tabiona area near SR-208. “This incident follows a similar case reported in late July, when a calf was found...
Northeastern Counseling Hosts Dinner and Family Time At Annual Carnivals
Northeastern Counseling Center and social service agencies that serve the Uintah Basin provided fun and food for families at two events this month. About 900 people were at the Vernal City Park to enjoy games, activities, and tokens for food trucks last night while...
Remembering The Fallen On 9/11
Commemorations of 9/11 were held at local schools this week and service projects were held around the community. Uintah School District’s Discovery Elementary, Uintah Middle School, and Uintah High School each held special flag ceremonies. The Uintah High School...
Roosevelt Autumn Festival This Weekend
It’s time for Roosevelt’s annual Autumn Fest and there is plenty of fun for all to choose from, including the magic of hot air balloons! The balloon launch will be at the Golf Course this morning, and at the Roosevelt Jr. High Saturday and Sunday morning. There will...
‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Opening Tonight
Season 10 at Vernal Theatre Live kicks off tonight and the excitement has been building for months. The classic musical ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ has been requested for years and the Theater is thrilled to be fulfilling that request in the opener this season. For many in...
Dinosaur National Monument Rescinds Stage II Fire Restrictions
Dinosaur National Monument announced on Thursday that as of September 12th, Dinosaur National Monument is rescinding the Stage 2 fire restrictions order that was enacted on August 1st. “Recent precipitation has lessened fire danger in the monument to a point where...










