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The Uintah County Republican Party Central Committee announced Tuesday evening the appointment of Mark Caldwell to fill the vacancy of Uintah County Treasurer. " The appointment of Mark Caldwell concludes the vacancy process and the Committee asks citizens to join in supporting Treasurer Caldwell as he assumes the responsibilities of the office.
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Uintah County Economic Development Director Travis Campbell has announced that he has accepted a position with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve Uintah County and work alongside so many great people in our community,” shared Campbell in his announcement.
The Uintah County Commission has scheduled a meeting for Oct. 27, 2026, to discuss various agenda items including tax matters, grant agreements, and transportation resolutions. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM at 147 East Main in Vernal.
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has named Sunburst Childcare Center as the November 2026 Business of the Month. The center has served the local community for nearly three decades.
The Uintah School District has expanded online resources regarding a proposal to close Uintah Middle School and reconfigure grade levels. The district is also preparing for upcoming school board meetings and student engagement initiatives related to the study.
The Uintah County Commissioners have scheduled a budget review hearing for October 26, 2026. The meeting is set to take place in Vernal, Utah.
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved several new natural gas permits in Uintah County. Applicant Koda GNB LLC has been authorized to drill up to fourteen gas wells from the approved Raptor 15 Well Pad. The project location is on BIA-administered lands in Uintah County.
Lone Peak (Highland) beat American Fork 2-0 in 6A girls volleyball on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Sixth-ranked Utah owns the nation's longest active winning streak and sits atop the Big 12 standings following last week's win over No. 18 Houston. Cincinnati, the Utes' next opponent, handed Texas Tech its first loss of the season in dominant fashion last week.
The Ephraim City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, to discuss a proposed amendment regarding the expiration of Conditional Use Permits. The amendment aims to ensure projects move forward within a reasonable timeframe and to prevent unused or abandoned permits from remaining active indefinitely.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Oct. 28, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — West Valley City police have announced an arrest in the fatal shooting Saturday of a man who agreed to meet with two people outside a restaurant, and who had his children in the car. The man arrested is Ryley Gilberto Avila, 26, of Taylorsville.
HELPER – Main Street was filled with families dressed in their Halloween best at Helper’s Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 24, where participants stopped at decorated trunks to collect Halloween candy. Local residents and businesses took part in the event, decorating their trunks and handing out candy as children and their families made their way down Main Street.
The Winter Classic just got a little cooler. It is, of course, one of the grandest games on the NHL schedule in any given year — and it’s the first outdoor game in the Utah Mammoth’s brief history. But the weekend will have something for non-hockey fans, too.