Local small businesses have been reminded of a deadline that requires their attention and which carries a costly penalty if ignored. Mark Holmes with the USU Small Business Center presented at the Vernal Chamber luncheon last week and shared details about the...
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Proposals Concerning Shed Antler Hunting; Public Comment Invited
Gathering shed antlers is a popular hobby in the Uintah Basin and it’s one that the DWR is proposing changes to. The current rule is that someone heading out shed hunting is required to complete the 2024 DWR Antler Gathering Ethics course if you plan to gather shed...
Vernal City Launching ‘Project Code Campaign’
Vernal City has issued a challenge for the community to keep properties cleaned up by keeping the City’s code. ‘Project Code Campaign’ will share messages with the public in order to educate the community. One of the main ways a code officer is alerted to a problem is...
“Going. Going. Gone.” Campaign Combatting Auto Theft
Auto theft has been through the roof and the problem is rampant throughout the region. Western Colorado has been hit hard in addition to the Uintah Basin and Colorado authorities have launched a public campaign to encourage citizens to wisen up. The “Going. Going....
35th Annual Josie Shoot And 2nd Annual Wild Bunch Shoot Announced
It’s time to get the 35th Annual Josie Shoot on the calendar. The event is a .22 shooting competition for women of all ages inspired by a gun slinging, independent woman of the wild, wild west: local legend Josie Bassett Morris. The DWR shares that in 1988, Utah...
XCL Resources Petitions To Acquire Altamont Energy, LLC
XCL Resources Holdings, LLC, has its sights set on acquiring Altamont Energy, LLC, and has submitted an application seeking approval from the Federal Trade Commission. Pipeline & Gas Journal reports that the petition is tied to the terms of a 2022 settlement in...
Ribbon Cutting And Open House Planned For New Uintah Ag Sciences Building
The new building on Uintah High’s campus stands out with white lettering that spells Uintah AG over red framed front doors. If you haven’t noticed it yet, it can be spotted between the main Uintah High School structure and the Ashley Valley Education Center. Ground...
Uintah County Commission Approves Mental Health Contract With New Provider
The Uintah County Commission considered the Children’s Justice Center Mental Health Contract during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. Angie Simper with the Children’s Justice Center presented the contract and explained that while a big change is happening behind the...
Vernal Airport Hosting Epic Easter Treasure Hunt
Vernal Regional Airport made several announcements this week. First, the airport terminal is getting updates. Over the next month they will be cleaning the parking lot, painting inside the terminal and working on overall cleanliness. The second announcement is that...
Open Houses Rescheduled For Ashley National Forest New Forest Plan
Two open house meetings concerning the recently completed Revised Forest Plan for Ashley National Forest have been rescheduled. “The meetings are in connection with the January 26th record of decision for the Ashley National Forest’s final revised land management plan...










