Industrial Fire South of Ouray
Smoke from an industrial fire could be seen for miles on Friday south of Ouray in Uintah County
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Interlocal Agreement Amended for Uintah Fire Services at Vernal Airport
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District is in the process of amending the agreement for fire services with the Vernal Regional Airport.
Snow Removal Required on Residential Sidewalks
Snow has officially dumped on the area and local governing agencies are reminding their residents that snow removal is required from sidewalks.
Uintah School Board Elects New Board President
New leadership is in place for the Uintah School Board following Wednesday’s meeting. The board unanimously approved Kurt Case as the new Vice President and Kevin Dickson as the new board President.
Vernal Kmart to Close this Spring
Sears Holdings announcement of store closures nationwide hits close to home as one of the two Utah locations on the list is their Vernal Kmart location.
Governor’s Inaugural Address Shines Light on Utah’s Unique Spirit
With his reelection, Utah Governor Gary Herbert gave his inaugural address on Wednesday.
Vernal Chamber Pursues Community Assessment Opportunity
Area leaders are always seeking opportunities to improve the local economic climate and their latest effort could payoff for local businesses.
Vernal City Council Discuss Urban Farming Ordinance
Vernal City Council is close to approving an amendment to the municipal code that will allow for family farm businesses in Vernal City limits.
Citizen Presents Concerns Over Superintendent Investigation to Board
A concerned citizen presented formal complaints during Wednesday night’s school board meeting regarding the Superintendent investigation undertaken by Uintah School Board members last year.
Fugitive Wanted in Strangulation Case Arrested
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a fugitive wanted in a strangulation case has been arrested.
Wildlife Board Approves New Rules for 2017 Bear Hunts
The Utah Wildlife Board met on Tuesday and approved new rules that will affect the bear hunts in 2017.
Keep Small Lake Trout at Flaming Gorge
A new rule at Flaming Gorge is a matter of too many mouths to feed. Flaming Gorge is known for producing some of the largest lake trout in the country but an abundance of small lake trout is creating competition for a limited food supply.