The Explore Duchesne County Summer Passport Program is back and ready for another summer full of fun, adventure, and community events! The Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County shares that from May 20th through September 7th, kids and families can explore local...
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Agricultural Land Easements Available Through Natural Resources Conservation Service
Drought has far reaching effects, and help for agricultural operations, including in rural areas like the Uintah Basin, is available. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026...
Man Arrested For Stealing Gun Suppressor From Vernal Store
A man was arrested last week for allegedly stealing a gun suppressor from a Vernal store. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, security camera footage of the incident showed a man positively identified as James Swett reaching over the counter to find the...
Bear Safety Message For Fort Duchesne And Surrounding Communities
The Ute Indian Tribe Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement has a Public Service Announcement regarding bear safety in residential areas of Fort Duchesne and surrounding communities: Due to increased sightings of multiple bears - including at tribal buildings and community...
National Association Of Student Councils Recognize Uintah Student Leaders
The National Association of Student Councils and the National Association of Secondary School Principals have recognized two Uintah High students for their distinguished leadership. Uintah Senior Class Vice President Evan Lewis and Student Body Liaison Paisley Bell...
Vernal Theatre Live Revisiting ‘Little Women’ With Concert Style Production
Vernal Theatre Live is revisiting a special Season 1 production in the form of a concert event. Jen Curtis directed the 2017 musical production of ‘Little Women’ and is actively preparing the 2026 ‘Little Women’ cast for the upcoming June production. “Revisiting this...
Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award Presented To Lisa Ewell
The Vernal Chamber quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award has been presented to Lisa Ewell, the owner and operator of the Vernal Wendy’s restaurant. “Known for her strong work ethic and outgoing personality, Lisa has built lasting relationships in the community,”...
Arrest Made In Burglary Of Livestock Sale Barn In Ballard
An arrest was made last week in connection with the burglary of a livestock sale barn in Ballard. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Daniel Engle allegedly had direct involvement with the burglary during which the building was broken into and multiple...
Uintah High Senior A Triple Graduate
Hard work and careful planning have certainly paid off for an impressive local high school Senior who will be a triple graduate by the end of this month. What does it mean to be a triple graduate? Dean John first walked in the USU commencement ceremony on April 25th...
Unemployment Update
Utah has released updated unemployment data. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.8%, unchanged from the month before. Approximately 69,700 Utahns are unemployed. The March national unemployment rate is estimated at 4.3%, 0.1% lower than...










