Margie Shewell (R) Uintah County Clerk Auditor
Margie Shewell (R ) candidate for Uintah County Clerk Auditor. Margie is running against Barry Johnson (R ). Both candidates are convention only.
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Barry Johnson (R) Uintah County Clerk Auditor
Barry Johnson (R) candidate for Uintah County Clerk Auditor. Barry is running against Margie Shewell (R). Both candidates are convention only.
Duchesne County Issues Fire Restriction Order
Duchesne County Fire & Emergency Management has issued a Fire Restriction Order related to the extreme fire danger. The Order states, “Due to unseasonably dry weather and flammable vegetation, an extreme danger of fire exists under the current conditions throughout Duchesne County, Utah…The Duchesne County Fire &Emergency Management Director and County Fire Warden have jointly […]
USSD1 Water Conservation Announcement
Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued a public service announcement with a few updates and reminders for the public regarding water use and conservation. The main announcement is that the Naples Splash Pad will not open for the 2026 season and the use of inflatables in parks has been restricted. This is because inflatables […]
Project Alley To Gather Donations For Rummage Sale Fundraiser
An easy way to support Project Alley is here. While doing your spring cleaning, set aside items to donate for the upcoming Project Alley rummage sale fundraiser. You’ll need to hold on to the donations for a few weeks but starting April 24th, donations can be dropped off in a shipping container on the Lamplighter […]
Vernal City 100 North Project Well Underway
A construction project on 100 North in Vernal is well underway. Crews are currently working near the Uintah County Library and 100 North is closed in the area. The project is replacing and upgrading public water and sewer mains, and installing a new asphalt roadway surface. “Infrastructure such as sewer systems plays a critical role […]
DWR: What To Do If You Find A Baby Bird on the Ground
Found a baby bird on the ground and not sure what to do? The Division of Wildlife Resources has the answer. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some may also be blown out of nests during spring storms. “Baby birds usually chirp and call from the […]
USDA Announces Finalizing Of NEPA Reform
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 7th that regulatory reform to NEPA has been finalized. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations into a single, department-wide framework, reducing the overall volume of regulations by 66 percent. “NEPA […]
Utah Receives Grant To Accelerate Orphaned Well Plugging
The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining issued a press release on Tuesday announcing that they have been awarded $5 million through the Department of the Interior’s State Orphaned Wells Initial Grant to accelerate work to eliminate safety risks posed by abandoned oil and gas wells. “Our goal with this program is to reduce […]
Uintah Recreation Projects Update
An exciting list of Uintah Recreation projects are making progress in addition to the Uintah Rec Center expansion project. USSD1 Executive Director Cheryl Meier shared an update with Evans Family Media this week. The newly remodeled Remember the Maine Park should open around the first of May with a new pavilion and ADA sidewalk, painted […]
Vernal City Seeking Input On Main Street And Outdoor Recreation
Vernal City is asking for input in the form of a survey focused on how residents and visitors use downtown and local recreation areas. “Vernal is one of three pilot Main Street communities for this Recreation Atlas Project, working alongside Cedar City and Parowan,” shares the project website. “The Utah Main Streets Program received a […]
Meet The Candidate: Incumbent Jaymon Thomas For Uintah County Attorney
Jaymon Thomas recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Thomas is a Republican and the incumbent Uintah County Attorney seeking reelection as a convention only candidate opposed by Nathan Rawlings. Jaymon Thomas has practiced law for nearly 20 years and his background includes experience […]