Contour Airlines has announced that they will begin commercial flights at the Vernal Regional Airport starting February 1st. Contour Airlines is partnered with American Airlines and will provide the Uintah Basin with service to and from Phoenix, Arizona. Fares to...
A new Uintah School District building constructed between Uintah High School and the Ashley Valley Education Center will soon welcome students for classes. The ground breaking ceremony for the Agricultural Sciences building took place in October of 2022. During that...
A local congregation is doing their part to care for the lonely and those in need this holiday. The folks of Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel are hosting the Helping Hands Christmas Eve Dinner where a hot meal will be provided to shut ins and those in need on Christmas...
Anglers have switched modes and have hit the time of year they are looking for enough ice to enjoy some ice fishing. The Division of Wildlife Resources has a few things to remember if you’re planning to hit the ice. Be sure to dress in layers and have all the needed...
A Uintah County man was arrested this week after he was recognized during a traffic stop as a person in surveillance footage committing a criminal act. According to charging documents, 44-year-old Michael Lane Carpenter lied and gave officers a false name when asked....
Among the many worthy efforts to help local families in need this season is Santa’s Angels led by the big hearted Matt and Alina Tate family. For over 20 years, the Tates have not only dressed up, but gone all out on becoming Santa and his helpers literally and...
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has requested the public’s help. They shared images of an individual that is part of an investigation into a retail theft case out of Wamsutter. The theft occurred on Tuesday, November 28th, at a Love’s Travel Stop and the stolen...
Uintah High School had a special visitor on Tuesday. Sydnee Dickson, Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction, made the trip to Vernal specifically to visit Uintah High business teacher Kami Elison because Elison has been named as one of the five finalists for...
If your kids still need a chance to see Santa Clause this year you’re in luck. Roosevelt City is hosting the big man in red today and tomorrow for the community to come get pictures. There will also be other special guests. The Pictures with Santa events will be held...
There will not be an increase in the property tax rate in Uintah County in 2024. The Uintah County Commission met on Tuesday afternoon. First, Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins presented the 2024 budget at the amount of $74,125,300 dollars. After some discussion,...