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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...

It’s that time again to be sure local teens can get spiffed up and feel fancy for upcoming dances without breaking the bank. The Uintah County Heritage Museum and the TNT Youth Council are holding the 4th Annual Prom Drive Collection. The TNT Youth Council is now...

The Roosevelt Sports Complex project, sometimes referred to as the “Ball Field” project, is moving forward. Roosevelt City Council members Rowdy Cloward and Cody Aland were nominated to participate in meetings with project engineers to help decide how the project will...

The Vernal Innovation Hub and Uintah County Economic Development have worked with the powers that be to make Vernal the first remote location in the state for those seeking licensure as builders and contractors. Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis...

Work continues on Capitol Hill during Utah’s 2023 legislative session. Senator Ron Winterton shared an update on the bills he focused on during Week 4.  Winterton is the sponsor for SB33 ‘Disaster Amendments’ that provides emergency management funding for local...

There has been a long and varied list of musical artists over the years who have put on a big city show in small town Vernal but that occurrence is expected to slow down, at least for now. Steve Evans of Evans Family Media has produced countless concerts over the...