The Uintah School District Teacher of the Year is Maeser Elementary teacher Alisa Atherton. The District shared several things about Alisa that stands out: She has been recognized with the TEACH grant, the AI for K-12 grant, the FIRST LEGO League Discover grant, and...
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Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
Ribbon Cutting This Month For Duchesne High School Teen Center
A teen center is opening in Duchesne High School this month and the community is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony. Halee Ficklin, District Wellness Advisor for Duchesne County School District, shares that this is especially exciting as the effort is student...
‘Boots & Blessings For Rapha’ Theme Of Ladies Night Out Vernal 2026
Every spring, a group of local women host a Ladies Night Out event for a very worthy cause. The theme of this year’s Ladies Night Out Vernal is ‘Boots & Blessings For Rapha’ and will once again include dinner, entertainment, a raffle, and an auction with 100% of...
Eagle County, Colorado Files New Lawsuit Related To Uintah Basin Oil Transportation
Officials in Eagle County, Colorado have filed another lawsuit, this time related to an amended right-of-way that they say will greatly increase the transloading of oil trains in Carbon County. Filed on March 26th, the Plaintiff is listed as Eagle County, Colorado and...
Public Feedback Invited On 2026 Big Game Hunting Permit Numbers
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2026 and is asking for the public’s feedback on the recommendations. DWR biologists are recommending a total of 86,625 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a...
BLM Improvements To Goblin City Hiking Trail In Southern Uintah County
The BLM Vernal Field Office announced this week improvements to a hiking trail in southern Uintah County. The decision record was signed that states the BLM will designate and maintain the existing Goblin City Trail as a hiking, nonmotorized trail. They will more...
Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District
Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working...
Duchesne County Data Center Public Hearing Taking Place Tomorrow
A public hearing is happening tomorrow concerning a proposed data center in Duchesne County. The Duchesne County Community Development Department issued a public hearing notice that they will meet on April 2nd at the Duchesne County Centennial Event Center to conduct...
Potential For Widespread Freeze
National Weather Service is spreading the word of a potential widespread freeze with the shift from record high temperatures back to cooler weather. Valley rain and snow in the mountains is anticipated today. Check travel conditions as the region will have heavy snow...










