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Don’t Miss Vaudeville Style Duo In ‘The 39 Steps’ Closing This Weekend
Hilarious is the word most often being used to describe the chaotic fun that is ‘The 39 Steps’ now showing at Vernal Theatre: Live but imagine for a moment what it would be like to be in such a production. “You may think I’m joking but I am legit nervous that this...
Highway 40 Temporarily Closed On Wednesday Evening Due To Low Visibility
Highway 40 was temporarily closed for low visibility and slick conditions on Wednesday. According to UHP Sgt. Cameron Roden, the area between mile marker 130 and 140 had especially low visibility with a lot of vehicles sliding off the road. Highway Patrol closed...
High School Wrestlers Throughout Duchesne County Find Success
Wrestlers in Duchesne County put in every effort at state tournaments this month. Altamont wrestling brought home 5 individual state champions and secured a 2nd place finish in the 1A state tournament with 163 points. Those champions were Weston Mullins, Greysen...
Vernal City Moving To Energy Efficient Lighting
A project the Vernal City Council has been discussing for years has come together and will save the City money in the long run. Vernal City has been working with Rocky Mountain Power on moving to energy efficient lighting and the finish line is in sight. Vernal City...
Duchesne County Offers Support To Fuels Reduction Project On Ashley Forest
Duchesne County made sure to offer support to a fuels reduction project planned on Ashley National Forest. A letter of support was presented by Community Development Director Mike Hyde to Ashley National Forest Supervisor Susan Eickoff. The letter reads in part that...
Uintah Rec Center Offering New Classes
There has been some big changes at the Uintah Community Center over the last year, including the addition of new classes. Among these is a new Ballroom Dancing class that will take place every Friday at 5:30pm. The course invites all to come learn to waltz, foxtrot,...
Give’m Health: Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Statistics of teen dating violence are high across the nation and unfortunately, local statistics go along with the trend. Ashley Linschoten with TriCounty Health Department visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to spread awareness. Locally, teen dating...
Blizzard-Like Conditions To Make Travel Over Passes Extremely Dangerous
A strong winter storm will continue to impact eastern Utah and western Colorado today. According to National Weather Service, in addition to the snow, widespread gusty winds are expected with gusts in excess of 45 mph for the valleys and close to 70 mph in the...
Why You Don’t Want To Miss ‘The Spongebob Musical’ At Uintah High School
If you’ve wondered what the deal is with a musical being made about Spongebob, you are in good company. Uintah High Theatre Director Chris Piner once had the very same thought about The Spongebob Musical but he and his wife Barbara fell in love after seeing it on...
Remember Winter Travel Safety During Storm Throughout Region
Dangerous road conditions will return this week and all are urged to take extra precautions if they must travel. Of course this isn’t your first rodeo this winter but National Weather Service reports that the storm coming today will be a combination of heavy snow and...
Vernal City Blocks Alley While Awaiting Building Demolition
Transforming any downtown is a process, a process that Vernal City is fully engaged in. Among the upcoming projects will be the demolition of the old Basin laundry building on 100 East. During their February meeting, Vernal City Council discussed the building and...
Need For The Emergency Closure Of Shed Hunting
The closure came as a surprise for many but wildlife officials have explained the need for the emergency statewide restrictions for shed antler hunting on both private and public lands. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that biologists have been monitoring the...
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