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National Hot Rod Association Announces New Track In Duchesne County

National Hot Rod Association Announces New Track In Duchesne County

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The National Hot Rod Association made a big announcement on Tuesday concerning the Uintah Basin: NHRA officials have announced the build of a new NHRA-sanctioned track as part of Division 7 with the upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah’s Duchesne County. Groundbreaking for Apex Racing Foundation will take place at 11am on December 22nd at […]

Curtis Introduces Bill To Strengthen Western Energy Security

Curtis Introduces Bill To Strengthen Western Energy Security

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Curtis introduced the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act, legislation to establish a dedicated reserve of refined fuels west of the Rocky Mountains. Curtis shares that the bill is designed to protect Western communities, military readiness, and regional economies from fuel shortages during emergencies by ensuring secure, strategically-located storage of gasoline, […]

Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th

Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Main Street in Vernal near Kid’s Canal will be fully closed starting today as work is completed on the canal piping project. “A section of Main Street near 1500 West will be closed December 10th through December 18th for extensive work on the storm drain, culvert, and canal piping,” shares Vernal City. “Please plan for […]

2026 Election Candidacy Filing Dates Approaching

2026 Election Candidacy Filing Dates Approaching

Dec 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Candidacy filing dates are approaching for the 2026 General Election. In both Duchesne County and Uintah County, the local offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3; County Commission Seat A and B; County Attorney, County Clerk-Auditor, and County Sheriff. There are also openings for Utah […]

Employment Update

Employment Update

Dec 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services has updated employment data after a delay. According to the new data, Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for September 2025 increased an estimated 1.5% across 12 months, adding a cumulative 26,700 jobs to the state economy since September 2024, bringing Utah’s job count to 1,783,000. In Daggett County, employment reached 529 […]

Green River, WY Commits To Continuation Of Flaming Gorge Days

Green River, WY Commits To Continuation Of Flaming Gorge Days

Dec 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The popular two day event that draws people to Green River, Wyoming every summer is no longer in limbo. It was unclear whether Flaming Gorge Days would continue after the dissolution this fall of the nonprofit, Green River Flaming Gorge Days, Inc. The Green River City Mayor recently spoke on behalf of the City in […]

DWR: Updates Made To Hunting Relief Options Related To Natural Disasters

DWR: Updates Made To Hunting Relief Options Related To Natural Disasters

Dec 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Wildlife Board approved changes to an administrative rule regarding relief options for permit holders whose hunt is affected by wildfire or other natural disasters. Now, when a natural disaster prevents their participation in the hunt listed on their permit, the hunter is allowed one or more of the following options: reinstating their bonus […]

Winter Checklist From Vernal City

Winter Checklist From Vernal City

Dec 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

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 safely. When it does snow, […]

Speaker Mike Schultz Visits Uintah County To Speak On Redistricting Issues

Speaker Mike Schultz Visits Uintah County To Speak On Redistricting Issues

Dec 9, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

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 District Court Judge Dianna Gibson said that Proposition 4 must be followed, and […]

Special Session Scheduled To Reconsider Redistricting Process

Special Session Scheduled To Reconsider Redistricting Process

Dec 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

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 redistricting. The Governor’s Proclamation states that the special sessions’ purpose is […]

Vernal Middle School Celebrates 67 Days Of School

Vernal Middle School Celebrates 67 Days Of School

Dec 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

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 67 days of learning, growing, and accomplishing amazing […]