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Fall weather has moved in and another fire restriction has been rescinded. The State of Utah announced the following this week: Moderated fire danger indices and improved weather conditions have resulted in reduced wildfire hazard for Utah. As a result, Stage 1 fire restrictions are hereby rescinded in all unincorporated private and all state lands […]
Waterfowl hunting season is finally here and the Division of Wildlife Resources has some reminders for those ready to get out hunting. With the exception of tundra swans, the rest of the waterfowl hunts in Utah are open to anyone with a hunting or combination license. You are, however, also required to have a Harvest […]
A horse in Uintah County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to an EquiManagement press release, the 2-year-old unvaccinated Quarter Horse mare tested positive after developing clinical signs on September 15th, including ataxia which affects coordination and balance. She is currently recovering. A second horse tested positive in Utah this week. It was […]
Community members filled the Uintah County Commission Chambers on Tuesday to give feedback on a proposal to increase pay for Uintah County elected officials and Executive County Officers. Commissioners John Laursen and Sonja Norton were present to gather the public input. Multiple community members emphasized that elected officials know the wage when they come into office […]
The Duchesne County fall burn window is now open. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch and a burn permit is required. Burning barrels are illegal and no household garbage can be burned. Only burn in a clean area that is away from any structures and away from trees. The burn area should […]
The Uintah Basin represented very well at the 2025 IMBA World Finals. IMBA stands for International Miniature Bullriders Association which was founded in 2017 to nurture and celebrate young and novice bull riders. Hunter Hamilton from Tabiona was crowned the Senior Mini Division Champion while Rylan Farnsworth from Roosevelt placed 3rd. “Our Senior Mini riders […]
A Candlelight Vigil For Charlie Kirk is being held in Vernal on Sunday evening. The national public memorial service is being held earlier that day at the Arizona Cardinals stadium and local organizers wanted to hold a local service on the evening of the same day. The Candlelight Vigil in Vernal is being held Sunday, […]
As of September 15th there are 21 waterbodies under Harmful Algal Bloom watch and warning advisories across Utah. While the Utah Division of Water Quality will stop monitoring as temperatures decrease, harmful algal blooms can still persist throughout the fall and winter. “By the end of October, many active advisories will be lifted, warning signs […]
A Vernal man is being held in the Uintah County Jail after allegedly enticing a 12-year-old child and then sexually abusing the child. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 21-year-old Treyvin Lee Foote met and engaged with a 12-year-old female over a social media platform. Foote sent nude images of himself to the child then […]
The public is invited to today’s Uintah County Commission meeting to give input on a proposed pay increase for certain elected officials. The notice of the public hearing states that it will be held Tuesday, September 16th, to consider a planned compensation increase for executive county officers in the 2026 Budget. Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins […]
A change in Vernal City Mayor is approaching and the unopposed Mayoral candidate had a chance to answer questions recently at the Vernal Chamber luncheon. Corey Foley is currently a member of the Vernal City Council. He and his wife Jackie have two children and are lifelong Vernal residents. The questions and his answers focused […]
Industry and state leaders will flock to Vernal as Uintah County is hosting the 2025 Uintah Basin Energy Summit next week. “The Uintah Basin has long been a hub of energy innovation and production,” shares Travis Campbell, Director of Economic Development. “We are proud to welcome the oil and gas industry and support the workforce […]