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Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central Canal Company piping project on Kids Canal. “This is not just damage to a pipe,” shares the message. “This project represents a major investment by the...

Uintah County has shared several updates on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. A restroom is now available at the parking lot. Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata installation is underway. So far, crews have completed inspections, and you may begin seeing work as new...

Steinaker State Park is celebrating International Dark Sky Day with 2 events this month and of course the public is invited. Join park staff on Friday, April 24th, at 8pm at the beach access area for a presentation on the importance of dark skies followed by a viewing...

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is visiting the Uintah Basin today and an opportunity to hear from her is happening this evening. Congresswoman Maloy is the representative for Utah’s 2nd congressional district and has served since 2023. She previously served as Rep. Chris...

Duchesne County Fire & Emergency Management has issued a Fire Restriction Order related to the extreme fire danger. The Order states, “Due to unseasonably dry weather and flammable vegetation, an extreme danger of fire exists under the current conditions...

Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued a public service announcement with a few updates and reminders for the public regarding water use and conservation. The main announcement is that the Naples Splash Pad will not open for the 2026 season and the use of...

An easy way to support Project Alley is here. While doing your spring cleaning, set aside items to donate for the upcoming Project Alley rummage sale fundraiser. You’ll need to hold on to the donations for a few weeks but starting April 24th, donations can be dropped...

A construction project on 100 North in Vernal is well underway. Crews are currently working near the Uintah County Library and 100 North is closed in the area. The project is replacing and upgrading public water and sewer mains, and installing a new asphalt roadway...

Found a baby bird on the ground and not sure what to do? The Division of Wildlife Resources has the answer. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some may also be blown out of nests during spring storms. “Baby birds usually...

The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining issued a press release on Tuesday announcing that they have been awarded $5 million through the Department of the Interior’s State Orphaned Wells Initial Grant to accelerate work to eliminate safety risks posed by abandoned oil...