The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Committee has announced the latest recipient of the quarterly Outstanding Public Service award. Jeremy Raymond is known for his commitment to the community and as the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District...
The Department of Workforce Services data shows that employment for October 2024 increased an estimated 1.9% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 32,900 jobs since October 2023. This brings Utah’s job count to 1,782,800. ...
Snowy winter weather has been in short supply but that won’t last forever. Vernal City issued a press release on Wednesday urging Vernal residents to help keep streets and sidewalks safe and clear when it does come. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Keep Streets...
Representative John Curtis promised one more visit to the Uintah Basin before the end of the year and he’s delivering on that promise this Friday. While this won’t be his last visit, it is his last visit as a Congressman. 2025 will bring a change in title as John...
Evans Family Media spoke with a member of the Uinta Basin Railway legal team after Tuesday’s highly anticipated Supreme Court hearing and the interview is available to listen to on BasinNow.com. Jonathan Stearmer has been involved as an attorney in this project for...
A new batch of wolves are being prepped for delivery to Colorado locations in 2025. According to a press release from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, operational planning is underway for the second capture and release season in support of the Colorado Gray Wolf...
Altamont cowboy Dean Thompson continues to deliver at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas where he is competing in bareback riding. Thompson has placed in all five rounds so far. He has earned $87,788 in Las Vegas and sits atop the aggregate race with a five-ride...
The Ashley National Forest announced on Tuesday plans to conduct burning of slash piles on the Vernal Ranger District this winter as weather and fuel conditions allow. “Pile locations include the Greens Draw and Marsh Bench areas,” shares the announcement. “The...
Another amazing group of local children have graduated from the D.A.R.E. program, this time from Myton Elementary. D.A.R.E. instructor Deputy Kevin Priebe hosted the graduation of Karen Johnson’s 5th grade class which included a commemoration ceremony and pizza to...
Uintah High School has many extra extracurriculars and clubs doing great things. Uintah High FBLA attended region competition at UVU last week. Eight students competed in more than a dozen events with Chapter President Taylor Kurtz placing in the top five in five...