A special volunteer organization has its sights on Vernal to spread Christmas cheer to a local elementary school next week. For over 40 years, Angel Flight West has made it its mission to donate flights to people needing safe travel to and from medical appointments....
The annual lottery for non-commercial river trip permits for the Green and Yampa River is now open. The permit lottery opened on December 1st and it runs through January 31st. The Green and Yampa Rivers are considered two of the west’s premier whitewater rivers....
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative John Curtis’ Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act on Tuesday. “The Colorado River is the lifeblood of the West, and its health is crucial for our communities, our economy, and our environment,” shared...
This Friday is the next opportunity to donate time or resources to support foster kids in the Uintah Basin. There will be a Kids Night Out in Vernal on December 6th. Volunteers are invited to help with the activity and make it a fun experience for local kids in foster...
Local actors are excited and ready to share the Christmas spirit with the community this month with the opening of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Vernal Theatre Live. Cast member Steven Merrell says, “A reason you should come see the show is because it is a classic story that...
A disposal plant near 12 Mile Wash Road in Uintah County caught fire around noon on Tuesday. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reported some details on what happened. “A tanker was offloading condensate into a tank at a disposal location when the tank overflowed and...
Giving hearts and open pocketbooks made for a successful evening at this year’s Trees For Charity Auction Gala at the Uintah Conference Center on Monday night. The night total reached an awe inspiring $406,850 dollars for the 40 auctioned trees. This is the third year...
The USU Bingham Research Center has announced that the ozone alert system is now underway for this new winter season. “We hope you will use our alerts to reduce air pollution during periods when air quality is likely to be impaired,” shares the announcement. “This...
Social media has its downsides but there’s no denying how useful it has proven in unexpected situations. For example, for those excited to view Christmas lights around town, social media is a place to find suggested routes and recommendations. The Vernal Holiday...
Vernal made a unique list this week shared by a popular publication. WorldAtlas named Vernal among the ‘7 Affordable Destinations In Utah For Budget Travelers’. Other cities on the list include Logan, Cedar City, Brigham City, Moab, Price, and Richfield. The tribute...