Momentum is gathering for a local’s dream of creating a musical based on the life of John Wesley Powell. Vernal resident Jonathan Stearmer is the Uintah County Deputy Attorney, he is a talented community theater performer, and he is working hard on his dream to make...

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Pay Attention To ‘Road Closed’ Signs As US-191 Closed At Utah/Wyoming Border
If you’ve heard that US-191 is closed in Daggett County that isn’t exactly true. Daggett County Sheriff Erik Bailey explains that 191 is open and clear all the way to the border where it is closed on the Wyoming side and has snow drifts over 10 feet high in places....
Upper Colorado River States Vote To Cease Flaming Gorge Releases
The states of the Upper Colorado River Basin voted this week to suspend water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir being sent to bolster Lake Powell water levels. In April 2022, the Colorado River Authority of Utah announced the plan to release water from Flaming...
Vernal Regional Airport Exploring Commercial And General Hanger Expansion
Expanding areas at the Vernal Regional Airport for hangers, including the addition of commercial hangers, was the main topic explored during the Vernal City/Uintah County meeting on Monday. Vernal Airport Director Ken Campbell presented and explained that not only is...
Designs Explored For Central Cove Preschool Project
For 83 years, the school building on South Vernal Avenue has served educational purposes in Uintah County but the life of the building is nearing its end. While no decisions have been made, the Uintah School Board met with VCBO Architecture during the board’s business...
What Is Happening With The Uinta Basin Railway Project?
Evans Family Media worked this week with project Communications Coordinator Melissa Cano for the following update on the Uintah Basin Railway: The Uinta Basin Railway provides new transportation infrastructure that will solve the long-standing freight transportation...
Highway 40 Temporarily Closed On Wednesday Evening Due To Low Visibility
Highway 40 was temporarily closed for low visibility and slick conditions on Wednesday. According to UHP Sgt. Cameron Roden, the area between mile marker 130 and 140 had especially low visibility with a lot of vehicles sliding off the road. Highway Patrol closed...
Blizzard-Like Conditions To Make Travel Over Passes Extremely Dangerous
A strong winter storm will continue to impact eastern Utah and western Colorado today. According to National Weather Service, in addition to the snow, widespread gusty winds are expected with gusts in excess of 45 mph for the valleys and close to 70 mph in the...
Vernal’s T-Rex And Dinah Being Considered For National Historic Registry
Two of Vernal’s best known and loved figures are under consideration for the National Historic Registry. Everyone knows the pink dinosaur, Dinah, famous for greeting visitors on the east end of Vernal, while T-Rex is a staple on Highway 40 near the post office. It’s...
Major Accident Friday Evening On Highway 40 In Front Of Basin Sports
Amazingly, there were only minor injuries from a crash Friday evening in Vernal at the 500 West intersection on Highway 40. According to Vernal PD, a commercial semi truck was traveling westbound on Highway 40 and a Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on 500 West. The...