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A favorite annual event for those looking to add the possibility of prizes to the fun of fishing is underway and all are welcome to participate. The 16th Annual Fishing With The Fox tagged fish competition has officially begun, hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife...

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized three Applications for Permit to Uinta Wax Operating LLC to develop the Randlett Road East oil wells. This is for drilling of up to seven additional wells for a total of ten. The project location is...

Tuesday’s storm certainly brought much needed moisture. It also provided an opportunity for a local church congregation to come together to handle some side effects from the storm. Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel on 500 North in Vernal experienced flooding in several of...

The Community of Unity in Christ Interfaith Group has announced plans for this year’s Unity Festival that has a focus on celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The Unity Festival is a resource fair where the community is invited to visit booths gathering information on...

The 2026 Mercy Award Winner for Ashley Regional Medical Center is Administrative Assistant Jodi Kelsey. As this year’s Mercy Award Winner, Jody is recognized for demonstrating compassion and providing outstanding service to patients and the local community. “At Ashley...

A Uintah High School student artist continues to receive recognition for her work and was featured in a multi-state competition. Paisley Harlan’s painting, "The Warning," was selected to represent the state of Utah in the ‘Celebrate the West’ art competition hosted by...

The Uintah School Board announced last week plans for a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year and the final amended budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The hearing will be held...

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an announcement on Thursday of two shooting events coming up that you don’t want to miss. The fourth annual .22 Wild Bunch Shoot will be held Friday, June 5 from 3-6 p.m. at the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex in Vernal....

The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on Friday to receive public input on plans to include 35 oil and gas parcels totaling 34,596 acres in Utah in a September 2026 sale. The parcels are all on public lands managed by the Vernal Field...

An Ohio based nonprofit organization has chosen a Roosevelt student as a recipient of their 2026 Lovis Hero Award. The Lovis Foundation selected Caydance Carter for the award that honors students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and a commitment to uplifting...