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UDOT Multi-Use Trail Project In Vernal Now Under Construction

UDOT Multi-Use Trail Project In Vernal Now Under Construction

Jul 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Utah Department of Transportation announced that construction is getting started today on a multi-use trail in Vernal that aims to make it safer and easier for students and residents to safely walk and bike between schools, neighborhoods and community destinations. Friday’s announcement shares that the 1.9-mile trail will extend from 500 North (State Route […]

PL Gulch Fire Update

PL Gulch Fire Update

Jul 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The PL Gulch Fire in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County continues to burn as evacuations were in place and eventually paused over the weekend. The PL Gulch Fire was reported on July 13th about 20 miles Southwest of Meeker. It is now 1,580 acres and 45% contained. There are over 200 personnel assigned to the fire […]

Roosevelt Native Elected As SkillsUSA National Officer

Roosevelt Native Elected As SkillsUSA National Officer

Jul 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

SkillsUSA officially announced the election of its 2026-27 National Officer Team and a young man from the Uintah Basin is on the list. Composed of 15 exceptional career and technical education (CTE) students, the team serves as the national face and voice for over 444,000 student and educator members shaping the nation’s future skilled workforce, […]

Many Mourning Tragic Loss Of Life From Flash Flood

Many Mourning Tragic Loss Of Life From Flash Flood

Jul 20, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Those mourning an unthinkable tragedy that took place when a family was caught in a flash flood last week include family and friends in the Uintah Basin. Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage were killed in a flash flood in Wayne County near the Sunglow […]

Saying Goodbye To The Amazing K9 Riddick

Saying Goodbye To The Amazing K9 Riddick

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s always hard to say goodbye, especially to a dog as epic as K9 Riddick whose passing was announced this week. K9 Riddick enjoyed a few years of retirement after nearly 7 years of service in Uintah County with his partner Deputy Amy Leishman. Riddick responded to over 400 calls for service during that time, […]

Oil Wells Approved; Big Brush Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Authorized

Oil Wells Approved; Big Brush Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Authorized

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved the Antelope 2 Pad Kudu Oil Wells, authorizing three Applications for Permit to applicant WEM Operating LLC to drill oil wells. The project location is on split estate lands approximately 8.7 miles southeast of Duchesne in Duchesne County. The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field […]

Vernal Youth Baseball Cancels 2026 Fall Ball Season

Vernal Youth Baseball Cancels 2026 Fall Ball Season

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The drought has prompted plenty of local change and one such change has been a real disappointment for local baseball families. Vernal Youth Baseball announced on Thursday the decision to cancel the 2026 Fall Ball season. “This was not an easy decision, but it is the best one for the long-term health of our baseball […]

Habitat Projects Focus On Helping Deer Populations

Habitat Projects Focus On Helping Deer Populations

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Helping Utah’s deer population is a focus each year by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, including habitat projects in the northeastern part of the state. For example, the completed projects with the Utah Mule Deer Statewide Management Plan have included acquiring land for deer and other wildlife and watershed improvements. “In 2025, the DWR […]

UBIC Kicks Off With 2026 UBIC Native American Pageant

UBIC Kicks Off With 2026 UBIC Native American Pageant

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Activities for ‘UBIC-Uintah Basin in Celebration’ officially kicked off this week with the UBIC native American Pageant. Raven Cuch was crowned UBIC Native American Queen. Taylor Leigh Danford was crowned UBIC Native American Jr Miss. UBIC Native American Jr Miss 1st Attendant is Maxine Hummingbird James, UBIC Native American Little Miss is LeeRica Manning Accawanna, […]

Heavy Rains Can Mean Flash Flooding

Heavy Rains Can Mean Flash Flooding

Jul 17, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

The heat wave may find some moments of relief thanks to the rainfall but the storms also pose new risks. “Scattered to widespread thunderstorms remain a threat again this afternoon as monsoonal moisture lingers over the area,” shares National Weather Service. “Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will be possible in the […]

Vernal Veteran Participates For Third Year In Wheelchair Games

Vernal Veteran Participates For Third Year In Wheelchair Games

Jul 16, 2026 · Kristin Forbis · News

Douglas Hatch, a Vernal Veteran, has represented northeast Utah very well at the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games this month. Evans Family Media has gathered a few more details about this amazing man. Mr. Hatch is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and this was his third year competing at the Wheelchair Games. He participated in […]