Vernal City Council approved a land purchase on the west side of south Vernal Avenue last week that will provide additional parking downtown. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the property is at 136 South Vernal Avenue and is "L" shaped with access to 100...
Wyoming Game and Fish is considering approving a type of unlimited elk tag as elk herds continue to grow. Cowboy State Daily reports that the elk tag would function the same way a Type 8 whitetail deer tag works in Wyoming and whether hunters can fill those tags in...
The Uintah High FFA Chapter had an impressive showing at the Utah FFA Association State Convention in Logan last week. The press release from Uintah School District shared that the state convention was attended by more than 2,000 FFA members from across Utah and the...
The Cobblerock block in downtown Vernal has had some major changes over the last year in preparation for revitalization work that gets underway next month. The Cobblerock block is on the east side of Vernal Avenue to 100 East and Main Street to 100 South. Vernal City...
It’s the time of year for agricultural burning but already there have been several fires as burns have gotten away and required help from local fire departments. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department has a straightforward message for those planning to burn: “As outdoor...
A special event to thank some real life local heroes took place on Friday one year after one of the largest fires in Roosevelt City history. On March 24th, 2023, Roosevelt Fire responded to a call just before 4am on East Lagoon Street. Thanks to the efforts of the...
Senator Ron Winterton joined Representative Scott Chew at the Chamber luncheon on Tuesday to present a review of what happened at this year’s legislative session. Of the 1400 files opened, Utah legislature addressed around 800 of them and passed 591 bills. One topic...
^^UBTech Electrical Technician student competing at recent UBTech Showcase, demonstrating hands-on skills in electrical wiring. ^^ One of the newer UBTech programs is experiencing growth and success. A press release issued this week shares that the Electrical...
Easter celebrations are here and most area egg hunts are happening next weekend. Duchesne Fire will be assisting the Duchesne Lions Club at their annual egg hunt at 10am at the Roy Park by the rodeo grounds on March 30th. This is for ages 1 through 12 and the Easter...
If you know, you know! Uintah School District announced on Thursday that they will no longer be ordering Wowbutter sandwiches and a collective cheer was heard throughout social media land. Uintah School District schools have never been a peanut-free environment but...