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Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire personnel plan to continue pile burning this week as part of the Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project,” shares the announcement. “Burning will occur...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past...
BLM Approves Energy Infrastructure In Uintah County
The BLM has announced additional approvals on energy infrastructure. On February 4th, the BLM Vernal Field Office shared that the BLM will amend an existing right-of-way for Anschutz Exploration to install temporary waterlines to transport water for approved...
Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale
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...
Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share any tips or leads in the case. The Silver Alert was issued for 69-year-old DeEtte Spencer who was last seen at Walmart in Price on January 26th....
Duchesne High Girls Wrestling Wins 2A/1A Division; Tabiona Takes 2nd
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...
Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options
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...
UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal
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...
Vernal On List Of Affordable Utah Towns To Retire In
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...
Uintah School District Says Protest Not Expected To Take Place On UHS Campus
The Uintah School District shared on Tuesday that they are aware of a student-organized protest scheduled for Thursday and though the protest is expected to involve some Uintah High School students, it is NOT expected to take place inside the school or on the UHS...
Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal
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...
Probation Check Reveals Large Amount Of Fentanyl
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...
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