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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...

Gennie Bird presented a contract to the Uintah County Commissioners on Tuesday between the County and Sunrise Engineering but which will be paid for by an outside source. The agreement is for professional engineering services regarding Ashley Gorge environmental...

The Uintah County Commission held a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. To begin, Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins read an update on the budget so far. “The 2025 budget being presented is currently out of balance for the General and...

Roosevelt City is ready to share an evening of holiday magic with the community for the annual Santa Parade on December 19th. “Santa and his cheerful crew are hitting the streets of Roosevelt, spreading joy to all the good boys and girls,” shares their announcement....

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....