Vernal City recently invited the public to take an online survey as they are in the process of creating a new logo for the City. The survey received 439 responses with 57 percent of responses from Vernal City residents, 26 percent Unincorporated Uintah County...
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Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party Event Back After 4-Year Absence
After a several year break, a birthday bash is coming up for a well known celebrity and all are invited. Smokey Bear’s debut poster was released on August 9th, 1944 making that the day considered to be Smokey’s birthday. He will be 79 this year and will be celebrating...
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party Event Back After 4-Year Absence
After a several year break, a birthday bash is coming up for a well known celebrity and all are invited. Smokey Bear’s debut poster was released on August 9th, 1944 making that the day considered to be Smokey’s birthday. He will be 79 this year and will be celebrating...
Representative John Curtis On Climate Summit
An upcoming event aims at continuing the conversation on climate change but with seemingly more room at the table. The 2nd Annual Conservative Climate Summit is being held at Utah Valley University on September 8th. Representative John Curtis launched the Summit last...
Area Closure Planned For Oweep Basin In High Uintas Wilderness Area
Work is scheduled to begin today to treat waters in the High Uintas Wilderness Oweep Basin to remove non-native fish for the re-introduction of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout. “The purpose of this closure is to protect public health and safety and natural resources,”...
Key To $10,000 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Found By Lehi Couple
It was an exciting weekend for treasure hunters in the Vernal area as the key to the $10,000 dollar Outlaw’s Lost Treasure was found by a Lehi couple. This was the second year for the event which grew from 354 teams last year to 397 teams this year and 1,447...
Seasonal Drought Outlook Shows Effects Of Heat
The exceptionally wet winter made huge strides in the region’s persistent drought conditions but the new outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows the effects of the extreme heat. The Climate Prediction Center released the Seasonal Drought Outlook for July 20th...
Transportation Services To Be Separated From Uintah Special Service District 1
A change is again in store for the Special Service Districts in Uintah County. During Commission meeting this month, Uintah County Commissioner Sonja Norton moved to approve a Resolution to discontinue Transportation Services from Uintah Special Service District 1 and...
Improvements Funded For Historic Cabin At Gates Of Lodore
The historic Wade and Curtis Cabin at Gates of Lodore on Dinosaur National Monument has received funding for preservation work. “This funding from the Great American Outdoors Act is helping preserve the heritage of the Northeast Utah and Northwest Colorado region,”...
Craig Native Finding Success On Film Festival Circuit With ‘A Wedding Day’
A native to Craig is finding success on the 2023 film festival circuit with his latest short film. Brendan Beachman’s ‘A Wedding Day’ was winner of the Audience Award for Best Short Film and received Grand Jury Special Recognition for Cinematography at the Dances With...








