It was another year of magic and miracles at the Enchanted Forest charity event in Duchesne County. On Thursday, November 20th, the Enchanted Forest in Roosevelt raised over $284,000 by auctioning 25 beautiful trees representing 25 basin wide charities. The public was...
Vernal City has announced their intention to request help with the upcoming demolition of the motel building located on the Lamplighter property. “The proposed assistance involves the demolition and complete removal of debris from the two-story motel building located...
After over 80 years of serving as an educational facility in Vernal, demolition has begun on the Central Education Center on South Vernal Avenue. Most recently, the building served as the home of Central Cove preschool until the preschool moved to the new Central Cove...
A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a burglary at the USDA Building on 500 West in Vernal on November 4th. It was...
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation held its 109th annual convention last week in Provo and the event culminated in a Gala Agriculture Banquet where an influential Uintah Basin citizen was recognized. Representative Scott Chew was presented with the Distinguished Service...
The Book Cliffs Wildlife Habitat Improvement project is underway as part of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative. The project aims to increase habitat for mule deer, elk, and bison in the Book Cliffs unit and improve riparian and stream health in the Willow Creek...
Downtown Vernal revitalization continues to gain attention. The revitalization of the block on south Highway 40 between Vernal Avenue and 100 East is a ‘Project of the Year’ Finalist in the ENR Mountain States Best Projects of 2025. ENR stands for Engineering...
Communities across the Uintah Basin are ready to spread Christmas cheer. Tabiona will be holding a Christmas tree lighting event on December 1st at 6:30pm. There will also be a photo opportunity with Santa, crafts, and treats. The Roosevelt Tree Lighting will also be...
The students and families of Discovery Elementary accomplished something amazing in recent weeks as they set out to help feed those in need. A food drive was held and every grade put in the effort to make it a success. Discovery’s 2nd Grade classes gathered a whopping...
Earlier this month, a social media post made the call for anyone struggling, stressed, or in need of a pick me up and a warm meal and the promise to help was delivered on Saturday in the form of brisket, mac n’ cheese, and pumpkin pie. A new local gym is doing much...