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Agricultural Land Easements Available Through Natural Resources Conservation Service

Agricultural Land Easements Available Through Natural Resources Conservation Service

May 15, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Drought has far reaching effects, and help for agricultural operations, including in rural areas like the Uintah Basin, is available. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The new […]

Man Arrested For Stealing Gun Suppressor From Vernal Store

Man Arrested For Stealing Gun Suppressor From Vernal Store

May 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A man was arrested last week for allegedly stealing a gun suppressor from a Vernal store. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, security camera footage of the incident showed a man positively identified as James Swett reaching over the counter to find the cabinet had been left unlocked. He took a Silencer Company Scythe […]

Bear Safety Message For Fort Duchesne And Surrounding Communities

Bear Safety Message For Fort Duchesne And Surrounding Communities

May 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Ute Indian Tribe Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement has a Public Service Announcement regarding bear safety in residential areas of Fort Duchesne and surrounding communities: Due to increased sightings of multiple bears – including at tribal buildings and community spaces – in residential neighborhoods, please review and follow these important safety guidelines: Never approach, […]

National Association Of Student Councils Recognize Uintah Student Leaders

National Association Of Student Councils Recognize Uintah Student Leaders

May 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The National Association of Student Councils and the National Association of Secondary School Principals have recognized two Uintah High students for their distinguished leadership. Uintah Senior Class Vice President Evan Lewis and Student Body Liaison Paisley Bell are the first UHS Student Council members to earn the Distinguished Student Leader Award for demonstrating outstanding leadership […]

Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award Presented To Lisa Ewell

Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award Presented To Lisa Ewell

May 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Chamber quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award has been presented to Lisa Ewell, the owner and operator of the Vernal Wendy’s restaurant. “Known for her strong work ethic and outgoing personality, Lisa has built lasting relationships in the community,” shares the Chamber announcement. “She truly never meets a stranger and can strike up a […]

Arrest Made In Burglary Of Livestock Sale Barn In Ballard

Arrest Made In Burglary Of Livestock Sale Barn In Ballard

May 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An arrest was made last week in connection with the burglary of a livestock sale barn in Ballard. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Daniel Engle allegedly had direct involvement with the burglary during which the building was broken into and multiple powertools, electronics, check books, bank records, cash, a dump truck and a […]

Uintah High Senior A Triple Graduate

Uintah High Senior A Triple Graduate

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Hard work and careful planning have certainly paid off for an impressive local high school Senior who will be a triple graduate by the end of this month. What does it mean to be a triple graduate? Dean John first walked in the USU commencement ceremony on April 25th where he was recognized for completing […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah has released updated unemployment data. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.8%, unchanged from the month before. Approximately 69,700 Utahns are unemployed. The March national unemployment rate is estimated at 4.3%, 0.1% lower than February 2026. The Utah seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March 2026 in Daggett County is 4.1%, in Duchesne […]

Davis Elementary Named ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’

Davis Elementary Named ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Davis Elementary School in Uintah School District has been named the ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’. This is awarded through Read Naturally, a research based reading program that Davis Elementary uses. “A turning point occurred two years ago when a teacher requested to use Read Naturally—a program we had used in a traditional […]

DWR Issues Emergency Fishing Limit Increase At Uintah County Waterbody

DWR Issues Emergency Fishing Limit Increase At Uintah County Waterbody

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency fishing limit increase to two waterbodies due to low water levels, one of which is in Uintah County. The May 12th announcement states that due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought impacts, the DWR issued emergency changes to increase the daily fishing […]

Vernal City Adopts ‘Adventure Safe Day’ On May 16

Vernal City Adopts ‘Adventure Safe Day’ On May 16

May 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Adventure Safe Day is coming up for Vernal City. On May 6th, Vernal City Council approved the adoption of Adventure Safe Day and on May 7th, Mayor Corey Foley made it official by signing the Adventure Safe Day proclamation. “Adventure Safe Day is a statewide effort encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy Utah’s incredible outdoor […]