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Vernal City Seeks Proposals For Lamplighter Demolition Project

Vernal City Seeks Proposals For Lamplighter Demolition Project

Dec 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Demolition planned on the Lamplighter property acquired by Vernal City is moving forward as Vernal City is now soliciting proposals from demolition contractors. “This project includes full demolition and removal of the Lamplighter building complex and associated site elements. This work does not include the red brick hotel,” shares the announcement. “The city intends to […]

Phase Two Of Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Under Consideration

Phase Two Of Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Under Consideration

Dec 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is under consideration. A news release from Uintah County shared that on Wednesday, Dave Shallenberger with Access Utah presented new Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata route concepts at the Uintah County Commission work session. A Phase Two could include two additional routes, and a route extension, that […]

Three Men Facing Felony Cruelty To Animals Charges In Wyoming

Three Men Facing Felony Cruelty To Animals Charges In Wyoming

Dec 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Three men have been charged in an alleged incident of roping, riding, and dragging a cow moose in southwestern Wyoming. Videos and pictures from the events were captured on video in 2021 and are the basis of the summons to bring the three men to Evanston Circuit Court to answer for the charges. Justin Martin […]

Nominations Now Open For The UBTech Way Award

Nominations Now Open For The UBTech Way Award

Dec 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Nominations are now open for the UBTech Way Award. UBTech announced on Wednesday that each December, the College invites the public to nominate individuals who exemplify putting students first, strengthening community ties, and leading through service. These honorees are celebrated during the President’s Annual Champions Gala every January, a tradition that shines a spotlight on […]

Planning To Go Ice Fishing? What You Need To Know

Planning To Go Ice Fishing? What You Need To Know

Dec 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ice fishing is a popular winter activity in northeastern Utah and here’s a few things to know ahead of time. “Staying safe is the most important aspect of ice fishing — and staying safe includes staying warm,” shares the DWR announcement. “Be sure to dress in layers and have all the needed food and equipment […]

Local Children Add Magic To Nathan Pacheco Concert

Local Children Add Magic To Nathan Pacheco Concert

Dec 11, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Nathan Pacheco concert on Wednesday evening was a special event, especially for a group of local children who sang with Pacheco for two numbers in the concert. Heaven had a hand in how it all came together, according to local Amy Hartman who personally made the request to Nathan Pacheco to include children’s voices […]

Project Alley Opens; Vernal Rotary Club Hosting Casino Fundraiser

Project Alley Opens; Vernal Rotary Club Hosting Casino Fundraiser

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Project Alley, the first sober living home for women in the Basin, opened nearly 30 days ago and has since reached capacity. “We have some remarkable women in the program who are showing up present every day, willing to be vulnerable about their struggles, and encouraging one another to keep going for another 24 hours,” […]

Nathan Pecheco ‘Emmanuel’ Christmas Concert Tonight In Vernal

Nathan Pecheco ‘Emmanuel’ Christmas Concert Tonight In Vernal

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Acclaimed tenor and chart-topping classical crossover artist Nathan Pacheco is returning in concert to Vernal tonight on his highly anticipated “Emmanuel, Christmas 2025” tour. Pacheco’s Christmas concert last year awed the crowd at the Vernal Middle School auditorium and his return so soon has been received as exciting news for those fans and those who […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

After a delay due to the government shutdown, the Utah Department of Workforce Services has released updated unemployment data. September’s seasonally adjusted state unemployment rate was estimated at 3.4% with approximately 63,500 Utahns unemployed. The national unemployment rate is up a tenth of a percentage point at 4.4%. Northeastern Utah ticked up slightly in unemployment […]

National Hot Rod Association Announces New Track In Duchesne County

National Hot Rod Association Announces New Track In Duchesne County

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The National Hot Rod Association made a big announcement on Tuesday concerning the Uintah Basin: NHRA officials have announced the build of a new NHRA-sanctioned track as part of Division 7 with the upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah’s Duchesne County. Groundbreaking for Apex Racing Foundation will take place at 11am on December 22nd at […]

Curtis Introduces Bill To Strengthen Western Energy Security

Curtis Introduces Bill To Strengthen Western Energy Security

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Curtis introduced the Western Refined Fuel Reserve Act, legislation to establish a dedicated reserve of refined fuels west of the Rocky Mountains. Curtis shares that the bill is designed to protect Western communities, military readiness, and regional economies from fuel shortages during emergencies by ensuring secure, strategically-located storage of gasoline, […]

Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th

Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th

Dec 10, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Main Street in Vernal near Kid’s Canal will be fully closed starting today as work is completed on the canal piping project. “A section of Main Street near 1500 West will be closed December 10th through December 18th for extensive work on the storm drain, culvert, and canal piping,” shares Vernal City. “Please plan for […]