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The Mayor of Craig is making a pretty big career change this month and it is making headlines. Ryan Hess was elected by the people of Craig in November 2021. He has been a public servant for over 20 years having served as a firefighter, police officer, trooper, council member, and most recently as a […]
Winter is here and that means some changes in access at Dinosaur National Monument. The gate to Josie’s Cabin has been closed for the season but hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing are allowed on the road. All pets must be leashed but can be walked along the road. Harpers Corner is open to the Echo Park […]
A judge has declared Jana Clyde, the Duchesne County nurse charged in the 2016 death of 21-year-old jail inmate Madison Jensen, Not Guilty of Negligent Homicide. The bench trial with Judge Don Torgerson took place in October in Uintah County’s 8th District Court after the trial in June ended in the jury deadlocked and the […]
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new statewide elk management plan during a 7-hour board meeting last week. Individual elk-management unit plans will be revised in 2023 and will go out to the public for feedback if they include changes to hunting unit boundaries or population objectives. The new management plan includes a few changes […]
The CEO of electric vehicle manufacturer evLABs gave a report last week to the Vernal Chamber that provided a 2023 outlook for the company as well as some fascinating background information about himself. James Lawrence has had a wide variety of experiences, from being a pro motorcycle racer to a successful inventor, that he says […]
The Moon Family Gingerbread Display is a well established Christmas tradition anticipated by the community but this year it’s taken on new territory, literally. Roosevelt Branch Librarian Stephen Moon and his family are the artists behind the annual display. Typically, Stephen and his wife Sabrina get started in October by rereading whatever book they are […]
The 2022 – 2023 Sterling Scholars have been announced. For Uintah High School they are EmmaLyn Day in Trade and Technical Education, Alec Rimmasch in Mathematics, Adam Semadeni in General Scholarship, Olivia Hawkes in Dance, Gentry Yeaman in Visual Arts, Briel Pettit in Instrumental Music, Victoria Barrus in Social Science, Shelby Accuttoroop in Science, Nataly […]
This month is a great time to clear out the old, especially when bringing in the new. The Vernal Chamber announced that the annual Electronics Recycling event will begin on January 4th and run through January 30th. Electronic drop-off locations include the Vernal Chamber Office and TriCounty Health Department. Items being accepted are batteries(excluding vehicle […]
Ashley National Forest has announced a gate location change that will make life easier for snowmobilers and others accessing the snow line. “Through public feedback from those enjoying over-the-snow activities on the Red Cloud and White Cloud Loop Roads at the junction of Red Cloud Loop and Highway 191, the gate has been moved closer […]
Improving school safety and security continues to be a focus of Uintah School District administration. On September 28th, district administrators met with representatives from the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, Naples Police Department and Vernal Police Department to improve school safety. This last Friday they met together again, and the district was presented with safety and […]
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation held their annual meeting in Provo last month and a local family had a very exciting reason for being there. During the meeting, the Myrin family was presented the Leopold Conservation Award which includes a crystal trophy and $10,000 dollars. This award is given yearly to farmers, ranchers and forestland […]
The 8th annual ‘Sub For Seniors’ effort is underway and donations are needed in the quest to brighten the Christmas holiday for local elderly community members. During the first year 8 years ago, Christmas cheer and gifts were delivered to 75 senior households and the effort has grown in the years since to serve more […]