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Special Session Scheduled To Reconsider Redistricting Process

Special Session Scheduled To Reconsider Redistricting Process

Dec 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Governor Spencer Cox has called the Utah Legislature into a special session to address several matters of state business, including a hot topic affecting the Uintah Basin. The special session will be held Tuesday, December 9th, with a heavy focus on the topic of redistricting. The Governor’s Proclamation states that the special sessions’ purpose is […]

Vernal Middle School Celebrates 67 Days Of School

Vernal Middle School Celebrates 67 Days Of School

Dec 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

What’s the best way to relate to a crowd of middle schoolers? For those at Vernal Middle School, the answer is to join them in celebrating the latest slang phenomenon. The school celebrated 67 days of learning so far this school year. “We’ve officially made it through 67 days of learning, growing, and accomplishing amazing […]

Opportunities To Serve Local Elderly This Holiday Season

Opportunities To Serve Local Elderly This Holiday Season

Dec 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you’re looking for an opportunity to serve local senior citizens this holiday season, there’s a few easy ways. One simple way is by visiting the Museum of Uintah County to make holiday cards for local seniors. There is a card-making station to make cards there or you can drop off cards you’ve made at […]

Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk

Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk

Dec 8, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The family of 12-year-old Lydia Love, the Roosevelt girl killed on December 3rd, has a message for the community. Lydia’s passing came just days before the third anniversary of the passing of her sister, Jaydlen Schurz, who passed from cancer on December 7th, 2022. The family issued the following statement: “Our hearts are shattered beyond […]

Cobblerock Arch Capstone Replacement Project Underway

Cobblerock Arch Capstone Replacement Project Underway

Dec 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you were wondering what the crane is doing in downtown Vernal you’re not alone. In answer, Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that two projects are underway in that area. First, cable and string lights were placed over Vernal Avenue. “They will be programmed and lit in the next few weeks,” he explains. Second, […]

Fentanyl Deaths Trending Down

Fentanyl Deaths Trending Down

Dec 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

There’s some good news from the state of Utah: drug deaths, including fentanyl, are finally trending down. “One year after its formation, the Utah Fentanyl Task Force met to review the latest data and align next steps,” shares the announcement. “Preliminary statewide data show drug-related deaths are down 9.4% over the most recent 12-month reporting […]

Locals Invited To Participate In 126th Christmas Bird Count

Locals Invited To Participate In 126th Christmas Bird Count

Dec 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Whether you’ve just started bird-watching or you are an advanced “birder,” wildlife officials are inviting you to help gather important data about birds during the 126th annual nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count. “For over 120 years, these annual counts have encouraged bird-watchers of all skill levels to get outdoors in the winter to collect crucial […]

Vernal Tree Lighting Ceremony And Free Event Happening Tomorrow

Vernal Tree Lighting Ceremony And Free Event Happening Tomorrow

Dec 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

The start of an annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will include a lot more than just the magical lighting moment. ‘Light Up Vernal’ is a community event happening in the park in front of the Uintah County Library and will include a family fun zone, vendor booths, food trucks, and Santa from noon to 6pm, […]

12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident

12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident

Dec 5, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Family and friends have identified the Roosevelt girl that was killed after being hit by a car that was running a red light on Wednesday. A GoFundMe fundraiser has shared that the girl was 12-year-old Lydia Love and described her as “pure light…outgoing, strong, full of joy, and the kind of child who naturally made […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Tips

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Tips

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or the owner of a vehicle shown in a photo they have shared. “We are requesting information that may be relevant to a recent report,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “This individual is not a suspect at this time. We […]

6th Annual Polar Bear Run This Saturday

6th Annual Polar Bear Run This Saturday

Dec 4, 2025 · Kristin Forbis · News

Let’s go riding for a good cause this weekend. The 6th annual Polar Bear Run is happening on Saturday starting at Beer’s Harley Davidson and ending at the Gateway Saloon. “This is our 6th year putting on the Polar Bear Run,” shares Charlene Bradshaw. “We raise money and collect toys for local charities that assist […]

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