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Vernal has made the list once again for towns recommended to visit in Utah, this time for being a ‘Picturesque Town For A Weekend Retreat’. The World Atlas publication selected the destinations based on information on scenery within the Mountain West region and...

The Vernal City Police Department has requested the help of the community in identifying an individual in images shared. Vernal PD shared several images on social media of a black truck and what appears to be a man at a gas pump. The individual is connected to an...

Local authorities have announced that an anonymous social media post causing alarm across the country is not believed to pose a credible threat to local schools. The announcement from Uintah School District states: “We are aware of an anonymous social media post that...

The peaceful pursuit of enjoying a nice mountain drive to witness the transition of fall leaves may seem like a harmless activity but the Colorado State Patrol has a safety message for these so-called ‘leaf peepers’ and the danger they can bring. “Leaf peepers and...

Did you know there are new requirements for anyone who plans to commercially buy and then sell shed antlers in Utah?  The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new law in May that went into effect on July 1st designating that legally obtained shed antlers and horns may be...

Wildlife officials have announced a 2nd wolf has died from the original 10 wolves reintroduced in Colorado’s Grand County less than a year ago. Officials received a mortality signal from the GPS collar of the male wolf on September 9th and he was confirmed dead on...

Moon Lake Electric is getting to work on a major upgrade. On Wednesday, the rural electric cooperative held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Pole Line 138kV line. “This historic line will almost double our power capacity for our service territory, paving the...

A downtown Vernal project has been selected as one of only a few winners of a highly competitive grant. “The downtown Vernal revitalization efforts received a boost from a T-Mobile Hometown grant,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “Vernal City was awarded a...

If you’re looking for a chance to hear directly from the Uintah County Commission candidates, look no further. The Uintah County Republican Party is hosting a debate on Tuesday evening. There will first be a debate between Republican candidate Cole Kelley and...

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month and Rangely District Hospital has joined forces with mental health professionals nationwide to raise awareness about suicide and encourage education that could prevent future tragedies. "Suicide is a public health...