The Associate Librarian with the Duchesne County Library System is among a few librarians in the state to receive awards at this year’s Utah Library Association conference. Amy Crocket is this year’s recipient of the Outreach Award by the ULA. The 2026 ULA Conference...
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Vernal PD On Preventing And Detecting Scams
An FBI Fraud Presentation is happening in Vernal and the Vernal Police Department is encouraging the community to be present for it. “Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and fraud can affect people of all ages,” shares the Vernal PD announcement. “We...
Roosevelt State Street Project North Of 200 North Nearing Completion
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...
Book Cliffs Land Focus Of $30 Million Proposed Sale
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...
Seatbelts Save Lives
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...
Vernal Makes ‘Best Places To Live In The Rockies’ List
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;...
Uintah County Appoints Nathan L. Rawlings as County Attorney
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 Vernal Mine Awarded By Utah Mining Association
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...
Ranch Oil Wells Development Approved In Duchesne County
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...
‘Field of Flags’ Returning On June 27
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,”...










