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After over 80 years of serving as an educational facility in Vernal, demolition has begun on the Central Education Center on South Vernal Avenue. Most recently, the building served as the home of Central Cove preschool until the preschool moved to the new Central Cove Early Learning Center on Main Street between 1500 West and […]
A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a burglary at the USDA Building on 500 West in Vernal on November 4th. It was found someone had entered from a back window, likely […]
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation held its 109th annual convention last week in Provo and the event culminated in a Gala Agriculture Banquet where an influential Uintah Basin citizen was recognized. Representative Scott Chew was presented with the Distinguished Service Award. Representative Chew began his legislative service in 2015 but has been an active member […]
The Book Cliffs Wildlife Habitat Improvement project is underway as part of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative. The project aims to increase habitat for mule deer, elk, and bison in the Book Cliffs unit and improve riparian and stream health in the Willow Creek WMA. The project details outlined on wri.utah.gov states that “dense pinyon and juniper canopy cover […]
Downtown Vernal revitalization continues to gain attention. The revitalization of the block on south Highway 40 between Vernal Avenue and 100 East is a ‘Project of the Year’ Finalist in the ENR Mountain States Best Projects of 2025. ENR stands for Engineering News-Record that covers projects and rankings for the engineering and construction industries in […]
Communities across the Uintah Basin are ready to spread Christmas cheer. Tabiona will be holding a Christmas tree lighting event on December 1st at 6:30pm. There will also be a photo opportunity with Santa, crafts, and treats. The Roosevelt Tree Lighting will also be held on December 1st at Old Mill Park with events starting […]
The students and families of Discovery Elementary accomplished something amazing in recent weeks as they set out to help feed those in need. A food drive was held and every grade put in the effort to make it a success. Discovery’s 2nd Grade classes gathered a whopping 1,508 pounds of food for first place and […]
Earlier this month, a social media post made the call for anyone struggling, stressed, or in need of a pick me up and a warm meal and the promise to help was delivered on Saturday in the form of brisket, mac n’ cheese, and pumpkin pie. A new local gym is doing much more than […]
Every year before Thanksgiving we pause and remember a Uintah Basin fallen officer. Uintah County Detective Cpl. Kevin Orr was in a helicopter accident 19 years ago today, on November 21st, 2006, while assisting with a search for a missing woman. Utahsfallen.org shares that as Detective Orr was coordinating the search from the air, the helicopter struck […]
How is northeastern Utah doing with the statewide water conservation goals? The data from the Utah Division of Water Rights shows that from 2020 to 2024 compared to the 5 previous years, Daggett County has recorded a 38.6% decrease in average per capita water use, Uintah County recorded a 9.8% decrease in average per capita […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that sustained economic losses caused by the Lee and Elk Fires and aftermath during the month of August. The SBA issued a disaster declaration on November 18th that covers the Colorado counties […]
Equine events planned locally and beyond are on hold after reports of an EHV-1 outbreak. Uintah County Commissioner Willis LeFevre confirmed that this includes Western Park for a minimum of 7 days under the direction of the state. The Utah Department of Agriculture reported on Thursday that Utah State Veterinarian, Dr. Amanda Price, has been […]