The Uintah County Library's Main Branch hosted a Kids Cafe event for children and teens. The program aims to provide nutrition to help children develop healthy bodies and minds.
Uintah Special Service District 1. 6,951 likes · 1,716 talking about this. The goal of Uintah Recreation is to provide year round recreational opportunities for the community.
According to meeting minutes from July 7, 2026, the Ballard City Council approved a conditional use permit for Uintah Wax and a zone change for a property in Ballard. The council also discussed hiring new building staff and addressed updates regarding water and wastewater issues.
The jump from elementary school to middle school is a big one and a scheduling change being implemented for 6th grade students in Uintah School District aims at assisting in students’ success. “Uintah Middle School and Vernal Middle School are pleased to introduce changes to the 6th grade schedule designed to help students transition smoothly from elementary to middle school,” shares the announcement.
Uintah High School's girls varsity soccer team has recorded a 1-2-1 record. The team recently completed a game recap against Carbon on August 6, 2026.
The Uintah County Planning Commission will meet on August 19, 2026, to discuss an equestrian facility proposal, a permit revocation, and changes to wild animal ownership regulations.
A 7-month-old child in Vernal died after being left in a vehicle where temperatures reached over 130 degrees. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of hot car deaths involving children under 14 years of age.
Recycle Day occurs every two weeks on Tuesday. The schedule includes dates through June 2027.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged with child abuse homicide following the death of a 7-month-old infant in Vernal. The infant reportedly died after being left unattended in a vehicle with the windows up for a substantial period of time.
Vernal residents are facing significant water bill increases as the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer District implements emergency conservation rates to combat the worst water conditions in living memory. The district plans to maintain these higher rates through October 31, 2026, to fund critical infrastructure projects and water acquisitions.
Heavy wildfire smoke was especially noticeable in the Uintah Basin on Sunday thanks to the Widemouth Fire in Fillmore, Utah, according to officials. For those especially vulnerable, the wildfire smoke can have immediate health effects but all would benefit from taking steps to protect your health from wildfire smoke.
The combined water storage in Lake Mead and Lake Powell reached a historic all-time low on July 12, 2026, marking the lowest levels since 1957. Experts warn that current water use must be reduced as reservoir reserves fall below pre-Lake Powell levels.
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year in the Uintah School District begins on Aug. 1. Students enrolled in the district during the final day of the 2025-2026 school year can register online via Aspire.
The Uintah County Clerk-Auditor's office has released updated 2026 election candidate information, confirming Margie Shewell as the sole remaining candidate for the Clerk-Auditor position on the general ballot. Other local races, including the County Commission and various school board seats, show several candidates eliminated in primaries or conventions, while others have withdrawn from the race.
Project Alley, the Uintah Basin’s recovery center for women, is focused on their mission to help local women on their recovery journey. As such, the Project Alley Recovery Board made an exciting announcement this week. “Moving forward, the women who come into our home will no longer be charged program fees,” shares the announcement.
Uintah County officials have certified a petition from Citizens For Change that proposes a change to the county's form of government. The certification triggers a series of mandatory public hearings scheduled throughout August.
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office has advised individuals camping or recreating in the Grizzly Ridge and Deer Lodge area to evacuate due to an active fire on Grizzly Ridge. Crews are currently on the scene.
The Colorado River's two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have reached record lows, prompting calls for a complete overhaul of management strategies. Experts warn that the current water supply is in jeopardy, with scientists predicting the reservoirs may never reach full capacity again.
Maeser Elementary School is preparing for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Registration for the new school year is scheduled to open on August 1.
Centennial Parents/Guardians, Please note the following weekly announcements. 1. Beginning-of-Year NWEA Testing Beginning-of-Year NWEA testing begins today, Monday, August 24. August 24–28: Students will complete NWEA Math and Science assessments. August 31–September 11: NWEA Reading assessments and make-up testing will take place. 2. Safety Drill – Today, August 24 We will conduct a school safety drill today, Monday, August 24. During the drill, students and staff will practice our evacuation
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.
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The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
Environmental groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against a pro-nuclear energy campaign in Utah. This legal action follows a long-term state initiative launched in 2024 to double power production through programs like Operation Gigawatt.
Ted Capener, whose work as an executive at the University of Utah helped shape the U.'s public image, has died at 94. He also conducted hundreds of interviews for shows on PBS Utah.
As head of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Hilton led efforts to make three Olympic venues accessible for Utahns and viable for another Winter Olympics. Hilton died Aug. 21, 2026, at age 58.
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, do they find another spiritual home? Maybe, but it's usually not in an organized religion, studies show. Most also don't plan to return to the LDS Church.
University leaders are working with colleges, academic departments and advising teams to support students who have taken courses at the Sandy Center.
Nearly 95% of the Intermountain West is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to a report published August 20. While monsoon rains have provided some local relief, officials indicate they are unlikely to resolve long-term water supply challenges in the region.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has grown to over 111,000 acres in the Fishlake National Forest, following a fatal helicopter crash on August 7, 2026. Firefighters continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze, which has already claimed the lives of two pilots during emergency water-dropping operations.
The program goes beyond placing books on shelves. The Book Nerd Mobile, Brain Food Books's traveling community bookstore and outreach vehicle, will return throughout the year to replenish the Book Pantries, introduce new titles, host community book events, and connect readers with books they choose for themselves.
He was sentenced on June 29 to 364 days in jail for both charges, but the terms were suspended and he was given credit for the 32 days he had already served. A court order on Aug. "(McKean) continued to communicate with the purported 17-year-old and expressed concerns that it was illegal.
Utah state health data reveals a significant rise in vaping rates alongside a decline in traditional cigarette smoking. While cigarette use has reached historic lows, vaping rates saw a 260% increase between 2012 and 2022.
