Uintah School District is sure to promote the arts when it comes to students. Coming up this week,Vernal Middle School is hosting a Fine Arts Showcase. The event is happening on Wednesday, October 9th, from 6 to 8pm and will include student art displays and musical...
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Don’t Miss Unique Bird Viewing Event This Week
An annual favorite bird viewing event is happening this week. If you haven’t taken the time to observe the sandhill cranes that flock to the Uintah Basin during migration, you’re missing out. “They perform unique dancing and courtship rituals and then choose the...
Yellow Lake Fire Mapped At 15,891 Acres With 7% Containment
It was a terrifying weekend for those in the path of the Yellow Lake Fire as the fire rapidly spread. It is now mapped at 15,891 acres with 7% containment. According to the Utah Fire Info update published on Sunday night, no contained perimeter has been lost in the...
Aggressive Spread Of Yellow Lake Fire; Evacuation Order For North And West Fork Area; Community Of Hanna On Alert
Winds have contributed to the aggressive spread of the Yellow Lake Fire this weekend resulting in evacuation orders. An Emergency Alert was issued by Duchesne County Fire and Emergency Management that all within the North and West Fork area evacuate immediately and...
Additional Signatures Gathered Opposing Via Ferrata In Ashley Gorge
Following a report on the Via Ferrata given during the Uintah County Commission meeting on Tuesday, members of the public were invited to make comments to the Commissioners. The Wednesday news report on this topic shared that community member Anna Billings reported...
Vernal PD: Motorists Disregarding Flashing Lights On School Buses
Vernal Police have a very timely reminder for residents that has to do with the safety of our community’s children. “The Vernal Police Department has recently dealt with multiple motorists disregarding the flashing lights on school buses in our area,” shares the...
New UBTech Scholarship To Help Native American Residents And Single Parents
A new scholarship open to residents of Duchesne, Daggett, and Uintah counties is intended to help some specific local groups. LaRose Construction has established the scholarship to provide educational opportunities at UBTech for Native Americans and for local single...
Yellow Lake Fire 22 Percent Contained
The Yellow Lake Fire is now 22 percent contained. According to Thursday’s Utah Fire Info update, increased smoke has been observed in the fire area as crews utilize firing operations to allow the fire to burn the understory and in a mosaic pattern, leaving patches of...
Pierce Family Halloween Light Show Opens to Spook Visitors
A local family is at it again and ready to spook and terrify anyone who dares visit. The Pierce family in Roosevelt is among the best of the best when it comes to decorating and they generously share their obsession with the entire community. The Pierce Holiday Light...
Yelling Man On Moped Arrested For DUI; Is Repeat Offender
A man on a moped was arrested last Friday on multiple offenses in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated man who was just generally yelling. Officers responded to the area and passed a man...