Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Another Great Summer With ‘Fishing With The Fox’
The annual ‘Fishing with the Fox’ event culminated in prize drawings during the Alive After 5 finale at the Uintah County Library park last week.
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Latest Unemployment Report
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that June’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.6%, down a tenth of a percentage point from its level in May.
Sunday’s False Evacuation Alerts Confuse Uintah County Residents
False alerts sent around the state caused some scrambling and alarm on Sunday evening. Parts of Uintah County were among the areas where Emergency Evacuation text notifications were issued by mistake a little before 5pm.
Man Reported Unconscious Under Vehicle Arrested For Drugs
A call to dispatch for help was issued on Sunday in Vernal after a man was seen lying unconscious under a vehicle. Officers arrived and found the man on the ground underneath a pickup truck near the driver side door which was open at the time.
Union High School Shares Electronics Policy For Upcoming School Year
A new Utah law prohibits cellphones and other electronics during school hours and Union High School has shared their policy moving into the new school year.
Employment Update- August of 2026
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for June 2026 increased an estimated 1.5% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 26,300 jobs since June 2025.
Little Horse Fire Closures All Lifted
All closures were lifted late last week associated with the Little Horse Fire in Duchesne County.
BLM Issues EA On Uintah County Project
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced some approvals on August 7th.
Brooklyn Murray Crowned 2026 Alive After Five Winner
Another year of a favorite local singing competition wrapped up last night at the park in front of the Uintah County Library.
West Nile Virus Report For Northeastern Utah
The latest report from the Utah Department of Health shares that the presence of West Nile Virus is confirmed in northeastern Utah.
Vernal City Council August 5 Meeting Rundown
The Vernal City Council met on Wednesday, August 5, to consider several agreements, infrastructure projects, and operational items supporting the City's ongoing work.
Middle Schools Introducing Big Schedule Change For 6th Graders In USD
The jump from elementary school to middle school is a big one and a scheduling change being implemented for 6th grade students in Uintah School District aims at assisting in students’ success.