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Local agencies have come together to solve a mutual problem. Earlier this year Vernal City and Naples City each found themselves without their lawyer. They started the process to hire Mike Harrington together as their attorney and Dutch John and the Uintah Special Service District 1 joined the Interlocal Agreement. This month, Vernal City Council […]
Utah State University, with the help of faculty at the USU Uintah Basin Campus, are working to create and offer a paleontology certificate which could help remedy an area of unmet job demand. USU publication The Utah Statesman reported on Monday that fossils continue to be found all the time, especially in northeastern Utah, which […]
Ashley National Forest is helping out those who will need firewood this winter. Vernal District Ranger Ryan Mower says they have fire crews cutting trees that are available for firewood and there are maps for those with firewood permits to find where the cut trees are located. There is also a green firewood permit option […]
Vernal made a unique list this week shared by a popular publication. WorldAtlas named Vernal among the ‘Least-Crowded Towns In Utah To Catch Fall Foliage’. Other cities on the list include Midway, Manti, Perry, Panguitch, Monticello, and Kanab. The tribute to Vernal of course brings up Dinosaur National Monument with the vibrant autumn hues that […]
The Republican Party of Uintah County has announced their opposition to the property tax increase proposal for Uintah County. The announcement shares the following: The Utah Republican Party Platform states, “TAXATION We accept the necessity for limited taxation in order for government to perform and administer those services which meet essential public needs. However, we […]
The conversation of “right to repair” has been happening around the country with some states taking action. The conversation has come to Utah thanks to Senator Ron Winterton who is thinking specifically of farmers but the application of “right to repair” could extend beyond that. “Right to repair” legislation would aim to require manufacturers to […]
The next Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference will have some famous and powerful speakers. This is a free event for residents of the TriCounty area held at the Union High School Auditorium. Elizabeth Smart will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming conference in November. For many, Smart is a household name as the survivor […]
The annual Hawk-a-thon was a success once again! Over 60 students from Uintah Middle School participated in this year’s triathlon which included swimming, cycling, and running. The race winners this year were Anna McKee and Ryker Madson for 6th grade, Molly McKee and Easton Madson for 7th grade, and Angela Jolley and Ollie Jordan for 8th […]
A UDOT project continues in Uintah County. The project covers 14 miles of SR-45 that includes paving the road and replacing the guardrail. The project started last month and is anticipated to be complete by November 24th. Motorists can expect one-way traffic operations and moderate traffic delays. Work generally runs from 7am to 7pm Monday […]
After the initial announcement and response from the public, Uintah County has announced that the public hearing for the proposed tax increase has been moved to the Uintah Conference Center to accommodate more people. The original notice stated that if the proposed budget is approved, Uintah County would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 73.11 […]
Last month, a couple from Missouri found themselves in a situation no one wants to be in. While looking for a spot to park and camp, their vehicle and camp trailer got completely stuck in the sand on the east bank of Flaming Gorge. They called 9-1-1 and then waited, stranded, and hoping to be […]
Casino Night has arrived and the money raised will help a variety of community members. Dorothy Carter, Director of the Chamber of Commerce serving Duchesne County, shares that this fundraiser event will benefit the API Scholarship Fund and the Chamber of Commerce. It’s for 2 different non-profits and will benefit students young and old needing […]