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The Ute Tribe issued a news release on March 18th with an update on an ongoing issue between the Tribe and the Environmental Protection Agency. According to the Tribe’s  news release: Without notifying the Tribe, the EPA unsuccessfully sought an ex parte...

A unique opportunity is happening a week from today for all to learn how to engage with the courts. The Utah Judiciary is hosting a ‘Utah Court Connect’ townhall event at Union High School that aims to introduce the community to the Justice Courts, Juvenile Courts,...

Vernal City has announced that new security cameras and protective fencing have been installed around Ashley Springs which is Vernal’s primary culinary water source. “With the nearby Via Ferrata course bringing more visitors to the area, we’re excited to see people...

It was an exciting night at a favorite local competition held at the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday evening. Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub once again hosted the 2026 Business Speed Pitch competition. “The 6th annual competition...

The Utah Inland Port Authority Board has adopted the Black Gold Project Area which is expected to support local long-term economic diversification. The Black Gold Project encompasses 2,780 acres and is a strategic initiative developed in partnership with Duchesne...

Ashley National Forest has announced plans for further prescribed burns today. “Following successful burning operations in the Sheep Creek Geologic Loop area, fire personnel plan to continue prescribed burning on Friday in the area north of the Greendale Overlook and...

Keith Campbell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate series. Campbell is a Republican candidate running for Uintah County Commission Seat A as a convention and signature candidate. Also running for Uintah...

Uintah School District has some reminders for the community today as a large-scale safety exercise will be taking place at Uintah High School and Ashley Valley Education Center next to the high school. It will be helpful for all to avoid the area if possible and share...

A firefighter was injured on Tuesday afternoon while battling the East Ute Plaza Fire in Fort Duchesne. The Uintah Fire District issued a press release stating that “during suppression activities, a firefighter was injured and received immediate first aid. They were...

A $100 million dollar investment has been announced for use on water infrastructure in Duchesne County. This is part of the Department of the Interior’s March 17th announcement that $889 million dollars in investments for critical water infrastructure projects across...