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Uintah County Preliminary Election Results

Uintah County Preliminary Election Results

Jun 24, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Preliminary election results have been reported for the 2026 Primary Election. Uintah County reported a 38% voter turnout with 4,996 ballots cast out of 13,205 registered voters. In the race for Uintah County Commission Seat A, Keith G. Campbell received 55.81% of the vote, Randy L. Vincent received 29.34% of the vote, and Matthew Wilber […]

Former Uintah County Corrections Officer Sentenced

Former Uintah County Corrections Officer Sentenced

Jun 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A former Uintah County corrections officer was sentenced last week in 8th District Court for a conviction tied to domestic violence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, James Smuin performed actions of abuse at the victim in the presence of children. The victim reported that an incident happened in late 2025 in which James […]

Fatal Semi Crash In Duchesne County

Fatal Semi Crash In Duchesne County

Jun 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A fatal semi crash took place in Duchesne County last week. According to Utah Highway Patrol, on June 19 at approximately 5pm, a 1979 Kenworth semitruck hauling a load of hay was traveling west on SR-87 at approximately 12000 West. The semi approached a bend on the roadway and ran off the right side of […]

Vernal City Water Conservation Report

Vernal City Water Conservation Report

Jun 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal City continues to monitor water conditions and is seeing decreased use among residents. Vernal City Communication Coordinator Katie Flaniken responded to a request for an update. “As of the most recent update from Vernal City’s water department, Ashley Creek is flowing at about 40% of its historical average for this time of year,” shares […]

Senator Curtis On Passage Of Housing Affordability Bill

Senator Curtis On Passage Of Housing Affordability Bill

Jun 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Senator John Curtis had a lot to say following the Senate’s passage of the 21st Century Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act. “For decades, owning a home has been a core part of the American Dream, yet housing affordability has become one of the most difficult financial challenges that families face […]

Uintah Teacher’s Painting Selected For National Juried Exhibition

Uintah Teacher’s Painting Selected For National Juried Exhibition

Jun 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Artwork by Uintah art teacher Chris Manwaring has been selected for an annual juried exhibition. Uintah High School announced that “his painting ‘The Last Slice of Summer’ was selected as one of just 180 works from 1,550 entries for the American Impressionist Society’s 27th Annual National Juried Exhibition.” The exhibition runs from September 4 to […]

Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream

Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream

Jun 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The dry heat in Vernal settles, carrying the taste of kicked up arena dust. A photographer is positioned in the Western Park in pursuit of the perfect capture, an image reflecting the raw rodeo of each cowboy’s ride. Taking the shots and doing the job, while natural, lacks the ease he once took for granted. […]

Town Of Rangely Restrictions Announced

Town Of Rangely Restrictions Announced

Jun 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you live in the Rangely area there were a few important announcements recently made you’ll need to know about. On June 19th, the Town of Rangely announced that, effective immediately, the Town of Rangely is in Stage 1 Water Restrictions. What does this mean for residents? Customers are not required to curtail any water […]

Utah Senate Confirms Duchesne County Native To Utah Supreme Court

Utah Senate Confirms Duchesne County Native To Utah Supreme Court

Jun 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Senate has officially confirmed Duchesne County native Jay Jorgensen to the Utah Supreme Court. Jay Jorgensen is from the community of Ioka in Duchesne County. When nominating him, Governor Cox stated that “Jay Jorgensen is one of Utah’s brightest legal minds. His career reflects exceptional judgment, integrity and respect for the rule of […]

Where Is The Smoke From?

Where Is The Smoke From?

Jun 22, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’ve noticed hazy skies over the last few days you were right to guess there are wildfires to blame. Utah Fire Info shared on Saturday that the severe haze was from increased wildfire activity, including the Iron Fire and Sawmill Fire in western Utah. The biggest culprit, however, is smoke that is being transported […]

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