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Vernal City Photo Contest

Vernal City Photo Contest

Feb 23, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Whether it’s one of the local community events or an adventure outdoors, there are endless photo opportunities in the Uintah Basin and Vernal City wants locals to share what is hiding in their camera rolls. “We’re inviting our community to help capture what makes Vernal such a special place!” shares the announcement. “From stunning landscapes […]

Drugs Found During AP&P Compliance Check

Drugs Found During AP&P Compliance Check

Feb 23, 2026 · Basin Now · News

A compliance check with AP&P in Duchesne County ended in arrest after drugs were found in the home. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a K-9 conducted a search of the residence and alerted to two areas which were searched. Two small bags positive for Methamphetamine residue were located. A syringe, burnt foil, pop […]

Union Swim Team Ends Season On A High

Union Swim Team Ends Season On A High

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an amazing season of competition for the Union High Swim Team. The Union Girls took 2nd place at 3A State with a team score of 248.5. Emery Lachance is the 200 Freestyle state champ. The Union Boys took 2nd place in the Boys 3A State tournament with 317 points. Ryker Getchell is the […]

Roosevelt City Culinary Water System Update On Page Bench

Roosevelt City Culinary Water System Update On Page Bench

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Roosevelt City has provided details on the Page Bench Culinary Water System updates. First, the upgrades and improvements of the $1.9 million dollar project are financed by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund administered by the Utah Division of Drinking Water as well as with funding from the EPA and State of Utah. “This project […]

Vernal City Council Meeting Recap

Vernal City Council Meeting Recap

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Wednesday’s Vernal City Council meeting saw multiple agenda items approved. An annual stipend of $3,600 to appointed board members on the Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board was approved. Ordinance 2026-01 was approved to update and clarify sections of the Business License Code, including when a business is required to obtain a City license. A funding […]

Roosevelt Rough Rider Shooting Complex Temporary Closure For Expansion Work

Roosevelt Rough Rider Shooting Complex Temporary Closure For Expansion Work

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Roosevelt City project continues to make exciting progress as it is developed. Starting Monday, a temporary closure goes into effect for the Rough Rider Shooting Complex. “Earthwork for additional ranges will begin soon throughout areas around the current 200 yard range,” shares the Roosevelt City announcement. “For the work to happen, the gates will […]

Planned Burns In Dry Fork Canyon And Brownie Canyon

Planned Burns In Dry Fork Canyon And Brownie Canyon

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley National Forest has a message for those who may have been concerned or curious about visible smoke. Planned slash pile burning is underway in the Dry Fork Canyon and Brownie Canyon areas. “The piles are located along Forest Service Road 031, west of the Dry Fork/Brownie Canyon junction,” shares the announcement. “These burns are […]

High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry

High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry

Feb 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline, especially in the windzone, and particularly on steep slopes facing the north half of the […]

Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?

Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Could a dinosaur fossil recovered from the Morrison Formation in Dinosaur National Monument belong to the largest Stegosaur species ever discovered? The bones have gone unnoticed for decades but new excitement has erupted thanks to fresh eyes on the collection. Futura Sciences shares that, according to Rebecca Hunt Foster of Dinosaur National Monument, “their significance […]

I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring

I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s been a year since the fatal Green River Tunnel accident and fire on I-80. While the major restoration on the westbound I-80 tunnel is complete, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced that more work will resume on the tunnel this spring. Multiple fatalities took place during the February 2025 tragedy at milepost 90.2 […]

‘Into The Woods’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live

‘Into The Woods’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live

Feb 19, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

A talented group of local actors are ready to share the popular Broadway musical ‘Into The Woods’, opening tomorrow night at Vernal Theatre Live. The play follows a group of fairy tale characters as their dreams come true but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them as the story plays out. ‘Into The […]