The official start to winter is coming up quick and Vernal City has a helpful list of things to do in order to be prepared. First, keep the streets clear for snow plows when it snows. Move vehicles and debris from the roadside to get the roads cleared quickly and...
Speaker Mike Schultz of the Utah House of Representatives visited Uintah County on Monday to speak about the redistricting process and the selection of a map that many are calling an act of judicial activism. Speaker Schultz emphasized during Monday’s meeting that...
As you’re out enjoying Christmas lights in Vernal, be watchful of a green grinchy prowler at the display on 441 West 1070 South. The Miller family started their hobby of programming holiday lights 11 years ago and have continued to grow their display in the 6 years...
Governor Spencer Cox has called the Utah Legislature into a special session to address several matters of state business, including a hot topic affecting the Uintah Basin. The special session will be held Tuesday, December 9th, with a heavy focus on the topic of...
What’s the best way to relate to a crowd of middle schoolers? For those at Vernal Middle School, the answer is to join them in celebrating the latest slang phenomenon. The school celebrated 67 days of learning so far this school year. “We’ve officially made it through...
If you’re looking for an opportunity to serve local senior citizens this holiday season, there’s a few easy ways. One simple way is by visiting the Museum of Uintah County to make holiday cards for local seniors. There is a card-making station to make cards there or...
The family of 12-year-old Lydia Love, the Roosevelt girl killed on December 3rd, has a message for the community. Lydia’s passing came just days before the third anniversary of the passing of her sister, Jaydlen Schurz, who passed from cancer on December 7th, 2022....
If you were wondering what the crane is doing in downtown Vernal you’re not alone. In answer, Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that two projects are underway in that area. First, cable and string lights were placed over Vernal Avenue. “They will be programmed...
There’s some good news from the state of Utah: drug deaths, including fentanyl, are finally trending down. “One year after its formation, the Utah Fentanyl Task Force met to review the latest data and align next steps,” shares the announcement. “Preliminary statewide...
Whether you’ve just started bird-watching or you are an advanced “birder,” wildlife officials are inviting you to help gather important data about birds during the 126th annual nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count. “For over 120 years, these annual counts have...