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Highway 40 was temporarily closed for low visibility and slick conditions on Wednesday. According to UHP Sgt. Cameron Roden, the area between mile marker 130 and 140 had especially low visibility with a lot of vehicles sliding off the road. Highway Patrol closed down Highway 40 at 4:30pm to wait for the wind and visibility […]
Wrestlers in Duchesne County put in every effort at state tournaments this month. Altamont wrestling brought home 5 individual state champions and secured a 2nd place finish in the 1A state tournament with 163 points. Those champions were Weston Mullins, Greysen McKinnon, Bryant Mullins, Brayden Webb, and Dillon Ivie. Kaleb Witbeck had a 3rd place […]
A project the Vernal City Council has been discussing for years has come together and will save the City money in the long run. Vernal City has been working with Rocky Mountain Power on moving to energy efficient lighting and the finish line is in sight. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shared earlier this month […]
Duchesne County made sure to offer support to a fuels reduction project planned on Ashley National Forest. A letter of support was presented by Community Development Director Mike Hyde to Ashley National Forest Supervisor Susan Eickoff. The letter reads in part that Duchesne County concurs with the purpose and need for the project, which will […]
There has been some big changes at the Uintah Community Center over the last year, including the addition of new classes. Among these is a new Ballroom Dancing class that will take place every Friday at 5:30pm. The course invites all to come learn to waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, and more. There is no extra […]
Statistics of teen dating violence are high across the nation and unfortunately, local statistics go along with the trend. Ashley Linschoten with TriCounty Health Department visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to spread awareness. Locally, teen dating violence is a big problem with 30 percent of Uintah Basin teens experiencing some kind of […]
A strong winter storm will continue to impact eastern Utah and western Colorado today. According to National Weather Service, in addition to the snow, widespread gusty winds are expected with gusts in excess of 45 mph for the valleys and close to 70 mph in the mountains. “The combination of gusty winds and snow will […]
If you’ve wondered what the deal is with a musical being made about Spongebob, you are in good company. Uintah High Theatre Director Chris Piner once had the very same thought about The Spongebob Musical but he and his wife Barbara fell in love after seeing it on Broadway and knew it was one they […]
Dangerous road conditions will return this week and all are urged to take extra precautions if they must travel. Of course this isn’t your first rodeo this winter but National Weather Service reports that the storm coming today will be a combination of heavy snow and strong winds. Ready Utah gives the following tips: Clear […]
Transforming any downtown is a process, a process that Vernal City is fully engaged in. Among the upcoming projects will be the demolition of the old Basin laundry building on 100 East. During their February meeting, Vernal City Council discussed the building and approved a bid for asbestos removal which will take place prior to […]
The closure came as a surprise for many but wildlife officials have explained the need for the emergency statewide restrictions for shed antler hunting on both private and public lands. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that biologists have been monitoring the condition of the deer, as well as snow depths and winter temperatures, across […]
Two of Vernal’s best known and loved figures are under consideration for the National Historic Registry. Everyone knows the pink dinosaur, Dinah, famous for greeting visitors on the east end of Vernal, while T-Rex is a staple on Highway 40 near the post office. It’s no surprise then that this pair has caught the eye […]