State wrestling is on this weekend and the Uintah Boys Wrestling Team is pursuing a 6th consecutive state championship. Great news has already come in ahead of the competition as the Uintah coach has been given special recognition. Uintah High Boys Wrestling Coach...
Kristin Forbis
Daddy Daughter Dance Coming Up February 28th At Tridell Community Room
February means different things to different people but for many local girls and their dads, it is a time to attend a special daddy-daughter dance. There are several local opportunities and while the annual dance through Uintah Recreation has Sold Out, there is...
Vernal City Offers Reminders On Pedestrian Safety
Building on previous safety messages, Vernal City has more to share on the topic of pedestrian safety. “Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility,” shares the announcement. “Small choices can make a life-saving difference. Whether you're walking to school, heading...
Vernal Chamber Presents Latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award
The Vernal Chamber presented the latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award to Matthew Foley during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. Matt works for V6 Video where he organizes free community events like family movie nights and sports events. Matt's service extends...
Demolition Underway On Lamplighter Motel
Demolition of the motel portion of the Lamplighter property in downtown Vernal got underway on Wednesday. This is the main action in Phase 1 of the Vernal Community Block Plan which will transform that area of downtown over a period of at least 7 years. The motel...
Double Fatal Accident On I-80 Near Green River, WY
Two people are dead after the semi they were traveling in on I-80 near Green River, Wyoming, drifted from its lane and crashed into a parked semi on the side of I-80. The crash took place on Sunday, February 8th, near milepost 93. Wyoming Highway Patrol reports on...
Senator Winterton’s SB 23 ‘Chemtrails’ Bill Voted Down In Committee
Senator Ron Winterton’s bill seeking to address the release of chemicals from aircrafts, or so-called ‘Chemtrails’, has failed to move forward. SB23 ‘Airborne Chemicals Amendments’, sought to establish that the release of a chemical or substance from an aircraft for...
Much Anticipated ‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ Prepares To Open
The much anticipated opening of Uintah Theatre’s production of ‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ is less than a month away and the excited reception by the community can already be felt. The opportunity to bring Frozen to the Uintah High Auditorium stage has...
Senator Curtis Introduces Legislation To Modernize Federal Permitting Process
Senator John Curtis is among a group that introduced the ePermit Act this week which is bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting by leveraging interactive, digital, and cloud-based technologies. “Outdated,...
UTSSD1 Partners With Vernal PD To Bring Self Defense Classes
Uintah Transportation Special Service District 1 has partnered with Vernal Police Department and Triad Jiu Jitsu to bring women’s self defense classes to Uintah County. “Join us for this 3 week course covering safety tips and self-defense skills,” shares the...










