Tornado Confirmed in Indian Canyon
It’s been confirmed. A long path of destruction to the forest in Indian Canyon was actually caused by a tornado.
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Uintah County Commission Votes To Reduce Certified Tax Rate
The Uintah County Commission held a special public meeting on Tuesday to discuss and approve the 2022 Certified Tax Rate. Commissioner Bill Stringer explained some of the thought process in adopting a lower rate; namely that, in his words, the county has been collecting more than it needs to operate.
Tabiona Teen Competing At National Junior High Rodeo Competition
A Tabiona teen is doing what she does best this week, just a lot farther from home than usual. 14-year-old Denim Wilson is competing at the 2022 National Junior High School Finals Rodeo this week in Georgia.
Uintah County Election Ballots Update
Voters have less than a week to get their ballots in for the primary election on June 28th. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins offered a ballot update during a public meeting on Tuesday.
Give’m Health: Rabies Information
TriCounty Health’s Environmental Health Director Darrin Brown visited the Evans Family Media studios this week with a Give’m Health message on rabies.
Unemployment Update By County
The Department of Workforce Services provided updated unemployment numbers on Tuesday.
Vernal Downtown Revitalization Update
Vernal’s downtown revitalization efforts continue to advance. “The renovated historic Zions Bank will open at the end of June for full-time operations,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.
Ute Tribe Among Five Tribes Named To Bear Ears Commission
The Ute Indian Tribe is one of five Tribes named to the Bear Ears Commission.
Duchesne County Pursues Creation Of Pioneer Special Service District
Duchesne County has started the process to establish a new Special Service District.
Skinwalker Ranch Continues To Grow Fan Following
Thomas Winterton talked with the Vernal Chamber of Commerce last week about his involvement with Skinwalker Ranch. He shared that “the ranch was in a bad state of repair and there were issues with the road and securing the property.
2022 Dinosaurland Freedom Fest Bigger And Better
The Dinosaurland Freedom Fest 2022 is just a few weeks away on July 4th. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the event is growing and the fireworks will be bigger and better than last year.
Independence Park Pickleball Courts Project Out For Bid
Pickleball courts at Independence Park are moving forward with the project currently out for bid. The courts will be located near the playground, pavilion and bathroom. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved during the Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting in April.