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Vernal City has some tips on water conservation while still having a plan to water your lawn. “We know the summer heat can be tough on lawns,” shares the announcement. “As temperatures rise, dry spots may start to appear, and it can be tempting to simply water longer or more often. Before increasing your watering […]
A man was arrested in Duchesne County on Friday due to violations of a protective order and making threats of violence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a protective order was issued in March “not to harass or threaten to use physical force that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily harm or engage […]
The public hearing schedule has been announced for the Proposed Optional Plan to Adopt a Council-Manager form of Government in Uintah County. The meetings will be held on August 6th at 7pm in the Ballard City Offices, August 8th at 10am in the Commission Chambers, August 13th at 7pm in the Tridell Fire Station, and […]
Outlaw Trail Theater’s production of ‘The Prince of Egypt’ features a talented cast, including transplants to the Uintah Basin who bring with them a lifetime of theatre experience. Originally from Texas and a transplant to Vernal of just a few years, Jacy Kendrick plays Tzipporah in the production. “I’ve been singing my whole life and […]
The ribbon cutting is taking place this week for the 50,000 acre parcel of land purchased by the Division of Wildlife Resources to be named the Book Cliffs Roadless Wildlife Management Area. In 2025, the Utah Legislature allocated $50 million to the DWR for the purchase of large trust land parcels to secure hunting, fishing […]
An alleged DUI offender was arrested in Duchesne City last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer responded to a report of a possible drunk driver and upon arriving to the area, found a 2008 Ford Escape that had collided with a construction sweeper in a construction zone. A “Road Closed” sign […]
If you’ve traveled Highway 40 in recent weeks you know delays are possible due to road construction in Duchesne County. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is repaving a 1-mile section of U.S. Highway 40 near the Wasatch and Duchesne County line as well as a 7-mile section between Fruitland and SR-208. Work began the […]
Senator John Curtis introduced a resolution last week in Washington D.C. that commemorates the arrival of the Latter-day Saint pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Curtis delivered remarks on the Senate floor, emphasizing that the pioneer spirit is the American spirit. When the pioneers finally reached the Salt Lake Valley, they […]
UBIC-Uintah Basin in Celebration has kicked off, providing wonderful community activities. The pageants are always an exciting addition to the celebration. The Miss Uintah Basin and Teen Pageant 2026 was held on Saturday at Union High School. Alexxus Johnson was crowned Miss Uintah Basin Volunteer and Soldier Gorecki was crowned Miss Uintah Basin Teen Volunteer. […]
The Utah Division of Water Resources has released the 2026 State Water Plan and the public comment period is now open. Under Utah Code, the Division of Water Resources is required to periodically publish a state water plan. “Each state water plan strives to identify current water use and future demand throughout the state as […]
The Citizens For Change petition proposing an alternate form of county government in Uintah County has been certified but what does that mean and where can the proposed plan be found to view? Uintah County distributed a press release on Thursday sharing that “the Clerk-Auditor’s Office received 48 signature packets related to the petition. Following […]
Vernal PD reports, “On July 23, 2026, at approximately 11:06 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Vernal Walmart after receiving a report of a credible bomb threat. Following an initial assessment of the information received, the decision was made to evacuate the store as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of customers and employees. […]