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Vernal Exxon Fire Damage Estimated At $450,000
The recently reopened gas station located next to the T-Rex on Highway 40 in Vernal is closed down once again following a fire that happened early Tuesday. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond shares that at approximately 5:18am on November 19th, the Vernal Fire...
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Vernal Exxon Fire Damage Estimated At $450,000
The recently reopened gas station located next to the T-Rex on Highway 40 in Vernal is closed down once again following a fire that happened early Tuesday. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond shares that at approximately 5:18am on November 19th, the Vernal Fire...
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DWR Birding Event
In case you didn’t know, bird watching is a popular hobby in northeastern Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources is providing an event for all to enjoy. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting just 2 events in the state, one of which will be in Price,...
Police Say ‘Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared’ This Halloween
Law enforcement agencies are urging families to be smart this Halloween in order to enjoy spooky fun without the frights. “A few simple steps can keep the ‘tricks’ away so you can focus on the ‘treats’: Light it up – Keep outdoor lights on at night to deter unwanted...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Uintah County Commission Approves Mineral Lease Allocations
Uintah County approved their Mineral Lease Allocations for 2024 during the January 9th Commission meeting. The...
Winter Ozone Formation Possible Next Week
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Holding Raffle Fundraiser To Replace Front Doors
All in the Uintah Basin and beyond are invited to support a local church as they raise funds for an upgrade needed to...
Don’t Miss Opening Night Of ‘Silent Sky’
Tonight is opening night for the local production of ‘Silent Sky’ and rumor has it the telling of this remarkable true...
DWR: Poaching Was Down In 2023
While violations were up, incidents of illegally killing wildlife in Utah were down in 2023. The Division of Wildlife...
Colorado Woman Threatens Uintah Basin Congregation
A Colorado woman is facing charges after making serious threats to a Uintah Basin community. On January 7th, law...
New Coach Hired For Uintah High School Football
After a broad search, Uintah High School has a new head football coach. Fransisco Llanos was selected after a search...
Winter Conditions And Snow Squall Create Snow Pack Conditions Through Region
The winter storm did its worst with snow packed roads and slow travel conditions throughout much of the state on...
Future Outdoorsmen Expo Coming To Western Park
An RV show has taken on new life as plans come together for next month at the Western Park in Vernal. The Future...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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