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For the second time this month, Vernal Middle School has had a student bring a gun to school, the first time it was revealed to be an airsoft gun but today’s incident, based on a press release from Uintah School District, was a real gun. Thursday morning’s press release states: “An incident occurred at Vernal Middle […]
Uintah Basin Healthcare opened the doors of their new Vernal campus locations and invited the community to come see their new facilities on Thursday. Prior to the ribbon cutting, CEO Jim Marshall thanked everyone for coming and shared a short message, emphasizing that Uintah Basin Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) with the goal to serve the […]
Lake Powell is running low. That is not news but just how serious is the situation? Leaders met last weekend in Grand Junction for the Colorado River District’s annual meeting and there was plenty shared about the drought and worrisome estimates. District Manager Andy Mueller shared that it is recommended that the Colorado River system […]
75 years ago this year, the Vernal area gained a new way to catch the daily news. The radio station that would become Newstalk KVEL got its start in 1947 going live at sunrise and signing off at sunset from within the Hotel Vernal at 100 East Main Street. The station provided daily relevant content […]
The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced the expansion of its law enforcement investigative methods to include its first conservation officer drone team. “Using drones will help us more effectively solve wildlife crimes, and having trained law enforcement drone pilots will also allow us to assist other law enforcement agencies with search-and-rescue efforts or any […]
The Department of Workforce Services has released updated unemployment data by County. Daggett County reported 4.3 percent unemployment, up from 4.2 percent the month before. Duchesne County reported 2.8 percent unemployment, down from 2.9 percent the month before. Uintah County reported 3.4 percent unemployment, down from 3.5 percent the month before. The state of Utah […]
There’s no way to know how much good can be accomplished when a community works together for a common goal. The Bureau of Land Management is hoping that the citizens in northwest Colorado and beyond will come together for the upcoming National Public Lands Day event at Cedar Mountain Special Recreation Management Area northwest of […]
Did you know that 60% of car seats are installed incorrectly? In an effort to help educate and remind the public of proper installation, Tricounty Health Department is offering tips. Once a child seat is installed, the seat should not move at the belt path more than one inch from side to side or back […]
UBTech announced an exciting new partnership on Wednesday. The educational institution has partnered with Moon Lake Electric Association to provide scholarships for non-traditional students to help individuals in the Uintah Basin gain an education.“Supporting the rising generation in their academic endeavors not only helps individuals and families but will benefit the community as these students […]
The State of Utah is seeking input from small businesses in the Uintah Basin. This input can be given in the form of a 10-minute survey being shared. The survey will advise policy decisions that impact businesses on a day-to-day basis. David Rust with the Uintah Basin Association of Governments has asked that local businesses […]
If you love patriotic music and events honoring service members, there is a celebration concert Saturday night you won’t want to miss! Newstalk 104.5 FM and AM 920 KVEL is celebrating 75 years of serving the Uintah Basin by hosting an epic patriotic concert at the Western Park Amphitheater featuring legendary songwriter and vocal artist […]
A Vernal teen’s design of the Utah state flag is a semi-finalist under consideration as part of the ‘More Than A Flag’ initiative. Angelina Nading was attending her first Local Officials Day at the state Capitol as a member of the Vernal Youth City Council last January when she participated in an activity to submit […]