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Drier Weather Brings Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions
Fire officials ask that all citizens remember to use Fire Sense while celebrating the Independence Day holiday. Fireworks are always illegal on federal lands and officials are encouraging citizens to enjoy public firework shows and not take unnecessary risk with...
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Drier Weather Brings Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions
Fire officials ask that all citizens remember to use Fire Sense while celebrating the Independence Day holiday. Fireworks are always illegal on federal lands and officials are encouraging citizens to enjoy public firework shows and not take unnecessary risk with...
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Uintah County Elected Officials Seeking Salary Increase; Public Hearing Scheduled
Notice has been given by the Uintah County Commissioners that a public hearing will be held Tuesday, September 16th, at 3:00pm in the Uintah County Commission Chambers to consider a planned compensation increase for executive county officers in the 2026 Budget. This...
Updated Sage Grouse Rules Proposed Under Trump Administration
Public comment is now being accepted on proposed updates to Greater Sage Grouse rules for 8 western states which includes Utah. The BLM National NEPA Register states that “these changes are to enhance greater sage-grouse conservation through management of sagebrush...
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The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Opioid Settlement Plan Approved By Uintah County Commission
The Uintah County Commission approved the Opioid Settlement Payment Expenditure Plan that was presented during...
Colorado State Patrol Announces Western Slope Awareness Campaign
Some aspects of the summer travel season can strike fear into the heart and for good reason. Colorado State Patrol is...
Irrigation Delayed After Failure On Piped Section Of Steinaker Service Canal
Irrigators on the lower part of the Steinaker Service Canal have had their water delayed due to an issue with the new...
TriCounty Health Now Has Biohazardous Disposal Drop Boxes
Community health is a very broad scope but one that TriCounty Health Department takes seriously. A new offering in...
‘Property Watch’ Now Offered At Uintah County Recorder’s Office
The Uintah County Recorder’s Office is offering a new, free service aimed at combating deed fraud. Uintah County...
Anticipated Red Fleet Main Park Construction Timeline
It felt a bit like deja vu at the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday as details of the Red Fleet renovations were...
Free Summer Lunch Program Available Throughout Uintah Basin
Local school districts are offering free summer lunch at locations throughout the Uintah Basin. In Duchesne County...
DWR: 2023 Antlerless Hunts Application Period Open June 7th
Hoping for a chance to harvest local elk or deer meat? The Division of Wildlife Resources announced on Tuesday that...
Contract Approved For Uintah County Jail To Hold Federal Prisoners
After years of pursuing the option, Uintah County has approved a contract with the Department of Justice to hold...
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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.












































