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Uintah County’s proposed property tax increase is a hot topic in the county with some confusion attached. Uintah County Deputy Clerk-Auditor Tai Duncan clarified that the “73 percent increase is not on your total taxes. This is the increase only for Uintah County as a taxing entity. If you account for ALL the taxing entities […]
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has scheduled a Pariette Prescribed Fire in Uintah County this week though it does depend on the weather’s cooperation. “The project is in the southern part of Uintah County just Southwest of Ouray and Pelican Lake. The BLM Fire program plans to conduct a controlled burn of […]
TriCounty Health Environmental Health Director Darrin Brown visited the Evans Family Media studios this week with tips for the upcoming holidays as part of this week’s Give’m Health message. When out for Halloween be sure to watch for traffic, dress warm, and be cautious about homemade items. While Thanksgiving may not be on your radar […]
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reminds hunters that the general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Saturday, November 4th and there are things hunters in northeastern Utah need to consider. DWR releases pheasants on various wildlife management areas and Walk-In Access properties around the state each week during the general-season hunt to provide additional opportunities […]
Red Cross has blood drives coming up in the Uintah Basin and the need for donors has never been higher. The national blood supply has fallen by about 25% percent since early August and at the same time donor turnout dropped on the heels of one of the busiest travel seasons. You can help by […]
Additional charges were filed this week in 8th District Court against a Uintah County man currently serving a sentence in the Utah State Prison. 39-year-old Jacob Benjamin Clark has been in and out of jail for over 20 years on charges related to drugs, including being found Guilty of dealing drugs. His current sentence is […]
Halloween fun is coming up and the annual Mayor’s Walk is expecting a massive crowd as always. Vernal’s Main Street is closed to traffic each year and businesses set up booths and hand out candy. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion has encouraged all businesses, regardless of size, to consider setting up a booth and handing out […]
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 […]