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There is still time to participate in the 100 Year Commemoration of Vernal’s ‘Spirit of the American Doughboy’ celebration. A part of this year’s Veterans Day program in Uintah County was in recognition of the Doughboy statue that has been at home in Uintah County for...

The Uintah School District has announced new protocols for playground safety within the District. According to the announcement, Uintah School District Maintenance Department conducts regular testing of the depth of the woodchips around school playgrounds to ensure...

The Scientists in Parks Program is now accepting applications for Dinosaur National Monument. The announcement shares that the Scientists in Parks program is a 12-week position and provides immersive paid work experiences with the National Park Service in natural...

A fatal crash happened on Thursday afternoon in western Colorado. The Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a two vehicle crash involving a semi and a Subaru Outback. According to Colorado State Patrol, the driver of the Subaru is an 81-year-old female and...

Uintah County issued an update this week on the Via Ferrata project stating that the Via Ferrata will proceed in Ashley Gorge. For those needing caught up, Via Ferrata is an outdoor recreation opportunity in which participants traverse a cliff side utilizing metal...

A new Executive Director has been hired and is ready to serve as the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County. Ashly Kulland has stepped into the role and considers it an honor to work to strengthen the community in the Duchesne County...

Back with a full orchestra, choir, children’s choir, and dancers, it’s time to kick off the Christmas season with the 12th annual Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus Christmas Concerts. “UBOC brings a unique experience, as our entire organization is volunteer and 99%...

You don’t have to be a bird enthusiast to take part in the 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count but there’s a chance you’ll become one. The event runs from December 14th to January 5th and takes place nationwide as a way to gather important data about birds...

Charges filed in 8th District Court provide a strong reminder to protect your financial information and check your accounts for unusual activity. A Vernal woman has been charged with 3rd Degree Felony Unlawful Use of a Financial Card and Theft after accessing a...

A repeat DUI offender was arrested over the weekend in Vernal, this time with juveniles in the vehicle with him. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a dark colored SUV traveling eastbound on 100 North was pulled over for a variety of violations. The officer...