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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 driver and her passenger were both arrested after being stopped by law enforcement in Duchesne City on Friday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, driver Carol Jensen and passenger Blake William Hammer each had warrants out for their arrest. Jensen was...

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...

Thanksgiving saw several human-triggered avalanches in Utah’s backcountry, including within the Uintas. According to the Utah Avalanche Center, weak snow near the ground is the main cause with a picture from a remotely triggered avalanche in the Uintas showing a lot...

A public servant in Duchesne County is approaching retirement and Evans Family Media is among those wishing to thank her for many years of dedicated service. Irene Hansen will finish up her term as Duchesne County Commissioner this month after choosing not to seek...

Trio Petroleum issued a press release last week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project located in Uintah County. The successful drilling and completion of the first two exploratory wells encountered substantial oil-bearing pay zones in the Rimrock and Asphalt...