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Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale

Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale

Feb 5, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

On the tail end of their 10th Season, Vernal Theatre Live issued an audition call this week. “We are beyond thrilled to announce auditions for our Season 10 Finale – ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’!” shares the announcement. “This fantastically fun show is a delight to perform and we can’t wait to meet the cast […]

Duchesne High Girls Wrestling Wins 2A/1A Division; Tabiona Takes 2nd

Duchesne High Girls Wrestling Wins 2A/1A Division; Tabiona Takes 2nd

Feb 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne High School hosted the 2A/1A Division A girls wrestling tournament over the weekend and Duchesne girls wrestling won, with 253 team points over second place Altamont with 151 team points, making Duchesne the Division champs. Duchesne champions in their weight class were Leah Ivie, Mckenlee Sprecher, Rexlynn Jessen, Abigail Woods, and Kenzlee Van Wyck. […]

Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options

Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options

Feb 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Contour Airlines announced a new partnership this week that is a positive for locals with travel plans. JetBlue has been added to the list of Contour’s partners, providing travelers seamless connections with checked baggage and coordinated ticketing. “This is what is called an Interline Connection,” shares Vernal Regional Airport Manager Ken Campbell. “Flying out of […]

UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal

UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal

Feb 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a project in Vernal to construct a section of raised concrete curb in the median along Highway 40 at the intersection of 1500 West. “If constructed, the raised curb would restrict left turns from 1500 West onto north or southbound US-40,” shares the announcement. “UDOT’s goal is […]

Vernal On List Of Affordable Utah Towns To Retire In

Vernal On List Of Affordable Utah Towns To Retire In

Feb 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Affordable is a relative term but apparently compared to most other areas of Utah, Vernal is among the ‘Best Affordable Towns To Retire In Utah’. World Atlas distributed the list which also includes Tooele, Panguitch, Nephi, Tremonton, Beaver, Gunnison, and Delta. The assessment of Vernal states that it is known for its proximity to recreation […]

Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal

Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal

Feb 4, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Authorities are urging all that regularly travel SR-121(500 North) in Vernal to plan ahead with an alternate route on Thursday as there will be a road closure that significantly impacts routes, especially to schools in the area. The 500 North 1500 West intersection will be closed Thursday, February 5th, between 9:30am and 3:00pm. This will […]

Probation Check Reveals Large Amount Of Fentanyl

Probation Check Reveals Large Amount Of Fentanyl

Feb 3, 2026 · Basin Now · News

Officers called to assist Adult Probation and Patrol last month found a large amount of Fentanyl and other illegal substances. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, AP&P agents called for assistance for a search of the vehicle of Carly Foster, who is on probation. During the search, a large amount of Fentanyl pills, suspected […]

New Record Lows Reported For Utah Statewide Snowpack

New Record Lows Reported For Utah Statewide Snowpack

Feb 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you haven’t been dreaming of a white February and March, now might be the time to try manifesting that outcome. The Utah Department of Natural Resources shared an update on the current data. As of January 28th, snowpack in the Northeastern Uintas is 73% of the average while the Duchesne River Basin is at […]

BLM Approves Three New Drilling Permits In Uintah Basin

BLM Approves Three New Drilling Permits In Uintah Basin

Feb 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management announced on February 2nd the authorization of three new drilling permits in the Uintah Basin. The first approval is for three new oil wells for the Three LB Tribal project located near Leland Bench in Uintah County. The applicant on the project is Finley Resources Inc that applied to drill […]

Vernal City Holding Public Meeting To Review Lamplighter Block Concept Plans

Vernal City Holding Public Meeting To Review Lamplighter Block Concept Plans

Feb 3, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City is ready to present the community square concept plans for the Lamplighter block property on Main Street between 100 East, 200 East, and 100 South. “The plans reflect an extensive public engagement process, which included site visits last spring, stakeholder interviews, a public open house, a resident survey, a comment table at balloonfest, […]