Ute Tribe Among Five Tribes Named To Bear Ears Commission
The Ute Indian Tribe is one of five Tribes named to the Bear Ears Commission.
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Duchesne County Pursues Creation Of Pioneer Special Service District
Duchesne County has started the process to establish a new Special Service District.
Skinwalker Ranch Continues To Grow Fan Following
Thomas Winterton talked with the Vernal Chamber of Commerce last week about his involvement with Skinwalker Ranch. He shared that “the ranch was in a bad state of repair and there were issues with the road and securing the property.
2022 Dinosaurland Freedom Fest Bigger And Better
The Dinosaurland Freedom Fest 2022 is just a few weeks away on July 4th. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the event is growing and the fireworks will be bigger and better than last year.
Independence Park Pickleball Courts Project Out For Bid
Pickleball courts at Independence Park are moving forward with the project currently out for bid. The courts will be located near the playground, pavilion and bathroom. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved during the Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting in April.
Ashley National Forest Seeking Public Input On Draft Management Plan
Ashley National Forest is asking the public to submit input on the draft management plan for the Ashley Karst National Recreation and Geologic Area.
Discovery Trail To Connect Elementary School To Nearby Neighborhoods
A new multi-use path is in the works to connect Discovery Elementary to the homes south of the school. “The Discovery Path is under design and will run from the south side of Discovery Elementary to 1500 South and along 1500 South to the Quailbrook neighborhood,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.
Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt Coming Up With $10,000 Loot In Uintah County
Ready to amp up your summer plans? A legit treasure hunt opportunity is coming up and the prize is $10,000 dollars. Here’s the scoop: The hunt for ‘Outlaws Lost Treasure’ will begin the morning of July 29th in downtown Vernal.
New Employment Report From Workforce Services
The Department of Workforce Services has released an updated employment report. Utah’s job count for May reached 1,662,300. Duchesne County’s employment level reached 8,094 in May while Daggett County registered at 484 and Uintah County at 12,954.
Funding Approved For Uintah High Agricultural Sciences Classroom Building
Plans for a new classroom building at Uintah High School are moving forward. The Uintah School Board approved the Fiscal Year 2023 budget during last week’s business meeting. Included in the $93.3 million dollar budget was $2 million dollars for the construction of a new Agricultural Sciences classroom building at UHS.
DWR: Chronic Wasting Disease Spreading
The Division of Wildlife Resources announced last week that chronic wasting disease is spreading to new parts of the state. The disease, which affects the nervous systems of deer, elk, and moose, was first detected in the state in 2002 in northeastern Utah.
‘Travel Awaits’ Includes Dinosaur National Monument Among Top Places To Visit
Dinosaur National Monument is enjoyed by people from all over the world so it’s not too surprising it’s included on a variety of top travel lists. Most recently, the publication ‘Travel Awaits’ had plenty of great things to say about our local treasure.