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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After each having a fantastic season, the Uintah Ute boys and girls wrestling teams have come home from UVU in Orem as state champions. The boys team earned 296 points followed by Payson with 253 points and Wasatch with 234. The girls team earned 208.5 points followed...

There was a small earthquake registered in Daggett County on Saturday evening. According to the University of Utah Seismograph Station, it was a 2.92 magnitude micro earthquake about 11 miles east of Manila at 7:24pm. An aftershock was measured early Sunday morning at...

Uintah County is moving toward a sobriety program option for DUI drivers. Sheriff Steve Labrum presented the option to the Uintah County Commissioners during a Commission meeting this month, seeking approval of a cooperative agreement between the Department of Public...

Contrary to some claims being made, officials have said that the Wells Draw Road Improvement project is not about turning the road into a “hydrocarbon highway”. The Duchesne County Commission approved a letter to the Bureau of Land Management in response to the Wells...

Vernal made the list of the 11 Most Beautiful Cities In Utah by World Atlas. The publication’s description of the area makes a great case for those adding Vernal to their list of destinations: “Visitors and residents alike can enjoy plenty of stunning natural scenery...