Local News — Page 11

Utah Delegation Welcomes Trump’s Monument Proclamation

Utah Delegation Welcomes Trump’s Monument Proclamation

Jul 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s Governor, its Senators, and Representatives have responded to President Trump’s action to modify boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. The overwhelming feeling is that this decision is a return to the Antiquities Act as Congress intended. A press release from Utah’s federal delegation states, “ The lands outside the modified […]

Public Comment On Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan Closing Next Week

Public Comment On Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan Closing Next Week

Jul 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

There is just one week left to submit public comment to the Bureau of Land Management on the Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan. The project description in the BLM National NEPA Register states, “The BLM is designating routes in the Dinosaur North area of the Vernal Field Office. This area covers approximately 344,822 acres in […]

Uintah Theatre Announces Upcoming Season

Uintah Theatre Announces Upcoming Season

Jul 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vague clues and a long list of guesses preceded a big announcement from Uintah High Theatre on Monday. What broadway production does Queens, Elmo, an olympic medal, and Carol Burnett have in common? Well, several theatre buffs did their research and their guess turned out to be correct. Uintah High Theatre confirmed that those who […]

Utah DHHS On Cyclosporiasis In Utah

Utah DHHS On Cyclosporiasis In Utah

Jul 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has issued information on the bacterial infection, Cyclospora, making people sick across the country. The UDHHS report shares the following: The map shown on the CDC’s website shows every case not associated with foreign travel reported since May 1, not just the ones connected to the current […]

Grizzly Ridge Fire Burning In Ashley National Forest

Grizzly Ridge Fire Burning In Ashley National Forest

Jul 14, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Grizzly Ridge Fire is burning in the Vernal Ranger District located northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The Ashley National Forest announcement shared on Monday evening that the fire was identified on July 13 at approximately 12:30pm. At that time it was estimated at 1.5 acres. Crews and air resources are currently working directly to […]

Buck Basin Fire Burning Northwest Of Currant Creek Reservoir

Buck Basin Fire Burning Northwest Of Currant Creek Reservoir

Jul 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Smoke has been visible from Highway 40 on the Buck Basin Fire located about 4 miles northwest of Currant Creek Reservoir. Utah Fire Info reported late Sunday night that the Buck Basin Fire was discovered on Saturday, July 11, and is approximately 61 acres in patches of timber located on the east side of Currant […]

Senator John Curtis Urges Passage Of ‘Fix Our Forests’ Bill

Senator John Curtis Urges Passage Of ‘Fix Our Forests’ Bill

Jul 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis has continued advocating for the modernizing of forest management to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk. On Friday, Curtis made a statement renewing his call for the Senate to pass his bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. “As you all know, we’ve got these severe fires across the entire state,” shared Curtis. “I’m working really […]

Local Farmers Markets Kick Off

Local Farmers Markets Kick Off

Jul 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Local Farmers Markets have officially kicked off. The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm at the park in front of the Uintah County Library. Please note, Ashley Valley Farmers Market does welcome SNAP EBT customers. This is the 19th year for the Ashley Valley Farmers Market and more vendors are […]

‘Out Of The Darkness’ Community Walk

‘Out Of The Darkness’ Community Walk

Jul 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans for an annual event that means a lot to many local families has been announced. “Join our community for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk as we come together to honor loved ones we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and help bring hope to others,” shares the announcement. “Every step taken helps […]

84-Year-Old Vernal Veteran Competing In National Veterans Wheelchair Games

84-Year-Old Vernal Veteran Competing In National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Jul 13, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

An amazing event is happening this month in Detroit, Michigan, and a Vernal man is there participating. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 84-year-old Douglas Hatch, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, is among around 500 Veterans participating in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The competitors showcase their talents through […]

Zipp’s Laundry Building A Total Loss In Roosevelt Fire

Zipp’s Laundry Building A Total Loss In Roosevelt Fire

Jul 11, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Roosevelt business is a total loss after a building fire on Friday evening. According to Roosevelt Fire Chief Lee Rockwood, the fire department was called to a structure fire at 7:51pm on July 10th. The Zipp’s Laundry building had a black column of smoke showing and the fire crew found the building on fire […]

Local Teacher Among Recipients of Classroom Grant

Local Teacher Among Recipients of Classroom Grant

Jul 10, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local teacher made the list of 40 educators across Utah to be awarded a grant at Utah First Lady Abby Cox’s ‘Show Up for Teachers’ conference. This is the second year for the grants through Mountain America Credit Union thanks to their foundation supporting innovative classroom projects. Terra Academy teacher Marcela Abrams was honored […]