Go inside the stories of the documentary series Small Town Comeback. This original series, filmed in Vernal, Utah, follows a small town revitalizing its downtown to bring back its Main Street charm. Documentary director, Becca Summers, speaks with locals from the film about what it takes to create a thriving Downtown and diversify their economy. Their stories explore how innovation, grit, and community are crucial for rural success.
Blueprints for Belonging: Community Programming
Episode Synopsis:
We’re taking you behind the scenes of some of our small town’s most successful community programs—how they started, why they work, and the impact they’re having. We’re exploring the strategy behind their success and the impact they’re making locally. From the wildly successful Passport to Summer program to the $10,000 Local Outlaw Treasure Hunt, we’re breaking it all down with Lesha Coltharp, Uintah County’s Tourism & Events Director, and Quinn Bennion, Vernal City Manager. They, with community partners, are building a legacy of community events that are shaping our small town.
Watch the Documentary Series
Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org
Show Notes:
Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com
Sponsors
This episode is presented by
Uintah County Travel and Tourism
Uintah County Economic Development
Vernal City
Credits:
This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media.
Host: Becca SummersAudio Engineer: Coby Coonradt
Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom
20 Mar 2026
Where Innovation Meets Community: Bingham Research Center & Bingham Entrepreneurial Center
Where Innovation Meets Community: Bingham Research Center & Bingham Entrepreneurial Center
Episode Synopsis:
Watch the Documentary Series
Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org
Show Notes:
Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com
Sponsors
This episode is presented by
Utah State University Uintah Basin
Credits:
This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media.
Host: Becca SummersAudio Engineer: Coby Coonradt
Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom
13 Mar 2026
Stronger Together: Building Community Health
Stronger Together: Building Community Health
Episode Synopsis:
Our small, rural town faces unique healthcare challenges. But, through collaboration, local health organizations are rallying together to create a stronger community. Alan Olive - CEO of Ashley Regional Medical Center and Sydnee Lyons, Public Information Officer for TriCounty Health, discuss some of our community’s challenges and how we’re working together to tackle them.
Watch the Documentary Series
Watch this episode of Small Town Comeback, an original documentary series, at www.smalltowncomeback.org
Show Notes:
Visit the town in Vernal, Utah: dinoland.com
Sponsors
This episode is presented by the following community partners:
Ashley Valley Regional Medical Center
Tri-County Health
NorthEastern Counceling
Uintah Basin Healthcare
Uinah Special Service District 1
Utah State University Uintah Basin
Active and Healthy Committee
Credits:
This show is produced by Summer Creative Agency and V6 Media.
Host: Becca SummersAudio Engineer: Coby Coonradt
Assistant Producer: Eden Bostrom
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100
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Quality
15
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
60
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