Kristin Forbis
Uintah County Building Project To Improve ADA Accessibility In North Parking Lot/Entrance
Uintah County announced on Thursday plans to renovate the county building’s north parking lot and entrance starting within the next week to improve ADA accessibility.
Local SONIC Top 12 Ranking Means $10,000 For Local Classrooms
A nice chunk of funding is being shared among local classrooms thanks to the high performance of the local SONIC crew who earned a spot among the Top 12 SONICs nationwide in their 2026 Dr. Pepper Games.
Duchesne County USU Extension Receives Community Partnership Grant
Duchesne County’s USU Extension has received a Community Partnership grant in support of its Utah Voices in Agriculture program. Utah Voices in Agriculture helps women build skills and connections within the agricultural industry.
BLM Approves Well Pad Oil Development For Scout Energy Management
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced this week that they have issued an Environmental Assessment for the V1 Well Pad. The Official signed a decision record approving three Applications for Permit to Drill.
Vernal Rotary Club Coat Drive Success; Focus Shifts To Santa’s Community Effort
The Rotary Club of Vernal has succeeded in warming community members as winter approaches and will now focus on warming hearts through Santa’s Community Effort.
Ute Tribe Business Committee Issues News Release Concerning Checkpoint Dispute With Uintah County Sheriff’s Office
The Ute Indian Tribe has responded to the account of the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office regarding what the Sheriff’s Office called an “unlawful checkpoint/roadblock on Seep Ridge Road” on October 16th.
Ashley National Forest Update On Christmas Tree Permits
Finding the perfect Christmas tree is a tradition for many families in northeastern Utah. Permits to cut down your Christmas tree in Ashley National Forest will be available for purchase online or in person starting November 12th.
Local Schools Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos
Several local schools have taken time to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Vernal Middle School and Discovery Elementary each had beautiful, colorful displays.
Preliminary General Election Results For Uintah And Duchesne County
This report includes preliminary general election results from the Uintah Basin. All preliminary election results are available at electionresults.utah.gov.
Preliminary Uintah County Election Results; Proposition 9 Fails
Preliminary election results are in. In Uintah County, Proposition #9 that proposed a change in government to a Council-Manager form failed with a vote of 64.98% Against.