VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, is currently recruiting volunteers to help local residents with upcoming filing of taxes. “Don’t let the word TAX scare you,” shares the announcement. “This position is really more like data entry. Volunteers are...
The Uintah FFA program continues to excel and they have the awards to prove it. The Uintah FFA Agronomy team won 1st place at the state competition. Team members include Sidney Anderson, Rope Williams, Conner McKee and Konner Hancock. These impressive Uintah students...
The latest in the back and forth of Utah’s congressional map is a hit to the state Legislature. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson issued a ruling on Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs that took lawmakers to court over the congressional map that they say split...
After sweeping their competition season, the Uintah Marching Band won the state competition over the weekend in St. George. The community, including past marching band members, cheered in person or watched online to witness the monumental first time win as state...
UDOT announced on Friday that construction on US-191 through Indian Canyon is slowing down. “Crews are working to finish up their projects for the season in preparation for a winter shut down beginning in November,” shares the announcement. “Over the next couple of...
Senator John Curtis recently hosted a virtual townhall meeting attended digitally by over 800 individuals with a variety of questions, including of course a focus on the shutdown and SNAP benefits. When asked if he will encourage the Trump Administration to use...
The discovery of fish released illegally in Utah waters is no small matter, according to the Division of Wildlife Resources. “Due to several endangered fish in the Colorado River, we partner with other agencies to ensure that our sportfish stocking does not interfere...
Uintah School District has announced a big change in how communication will happen between teachers, coaches, clubs, and families. ‘Rooms’ will launch next week and will offer secure messaging built into the District app and website. “From messages to and from...
A passenger in a vehicle pulled over after a registration check showed the vehicle had no insurance was arrested on 3 no-bail warrants last week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers observed a drug tooter inside the vehicle and a...
A program with roots dating back almost 80 years is still providing opportunities to youth across the country, including in our own community. The Vernal Elks Lodge invites local youth that will be ages 8 to 13, as of April 1, 2026, to this year’s Hoop Shoot. For...