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Mountain lions, cougars, and bears, oh my! Posts on social media lately are proof that wildlife encounters do happen in the Uintah Basin and are sometimes caught on doorbell or security cameras. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that as snow falls in the...

All are invited to a ceremony that provides a special opportunity to find support and remember children lost too soon. Vernal’s Angel of Hope is one of many around the world based on Richard Paul Evans’ best selling book, The Christmas Box. In the story, a bereaved...

An initial investigation into what killed livestock this fall near Meeker, Colorado has not led to any definitive answers. Ranchers reported the death of about 18 calves and Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigators thought that wolves might be responsible though the...

Representatives from the Uintah Basin Association of Governments took some time during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday to encourage Uintah Basin residents to help with two efforts. First is the Utah Internet Speed Test Campaign. All Utahns are asked to report...

It was an awe inspiring night at the Trees For Charity Auction Gala on Monday evening at the Uintah Conference Center. Astounding generosity was displayed with the auction finishing with a new record amount of donations at $438,200 dollars. To put that in perspective,...

The Flaming Gorge Motel was vacated early Sunday morning due to fire. At 1:43am Green River and surrounding fire departments were dispatched to the structure fire. Police alerted all the tenants and safely vacated the burning structure. There were about 18...

Good weather and a great variety of activities made for a successful Holly Days celebration on Friday in Vernal. “Holly Days was a huge success,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “The number of activities offered was the biggest yet at a Holly Day event. An...

Ashley National Forest made Christmas Tree cutting permits available starting in early November and the bad behavior of some is requiring a major reminder for all. There have been reports of people illegally topping trees this year and Ashley National Forest is asking...