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The Bureau of Land Management Utah has issued an environmental assessment that includes potential parcels in Duchesne and Uintah Counties that may be offered for a competitive oil and gas lease sale. The public will have 30 days to review and comment on the...

With Utah and surrounding states seeing an increase in cases of measles, the Uintah School District has a message during this season of holiday travel. “Currently, we are not aware of any cases in our area, but the virus spreads easily and quickly,” shares the Uintah...

It is estimated that around 10,000 locals and holiday visitors joined in the annual Holly Days celebration in Downtown Vernal on the day after Thanksgiving. “The weather was sunny and with mild temperatures which encouraged a larger turnout,” shares Vernal City...

2025 was another remarkable year in Daggett County and the Daggett County Commission shared a report in this month’s Daggett Post. “We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone for their participation, community spirit, and contributions to our many successes,”...

The Uintah County Drug Court program recently hosted a successful ‘Friendsgiving’ event that welcomed participants, alumni, families, staff, and community supporters for an evening of delicious food and a focus on gratitude. “Our annual Drug Court Friendsgiving...

It’s time to catch the ugliest fish in the west. Over $30,000 dollars in cash and prizes are up for grabs at the upcoming Burbot Bash on Flaming Gorge Reservoir, an event focused on diminishing the invasive fish known for its ugly face and appetite for the native...

A local man with a history of assault is facing new charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Carson Craig Farley allegedly approached a 16-year-old at Constitution Park on November 19th, grabbed him by the throat and began strangling him until the victim...

Speaker Schulz of the Utah House of Representatives will be traveling to Vernal one week from today to address Uintah County Delegates regarding the redistricting map approved by Judge Gibson and the public is welcome to attend. “This meeting will provide valuable...

If you’re thinking of running for office in 2026, now is the time to prepare for the candidacy filing dates which open in about 1 month. In both Duchesne County and Uintah County, the offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include School Board Districts 1,...

With temperatures dropping rapidly across Utah, the Division of Outdoor Recreation and the Division of State Parks are urging those who continue to boat, fish, hunt and recreate on or near the water to take extra precautions. Cold water immersion can be deadly, even...