Month: October 2016

When Ralph and Juana Laub became empty nesters, the pair decided they needed a hobby and growing giant produce was a natural fit. 

Duchesne and Uintah Counties hosted successful events introducing the Utah aerospace community to Basin families and professionals with the potential of future economic opportunities. Companies such as Lockheed Martin made the journey, impressing all who attended. 

One of the four men charged in the rape of a 9-year-old Uintah County girl last spring has also been charged with 3rd Degree Felony Child Abuse. 30-year-old Jerry Neal Flatlip received the additional charge last month in connection with conditions discovered in his home during last spring’s rape investigation. 

Pheasant and quail hunting is around the corner and the Division of Wildlife Resources is pointing hunters to eastern Utah to find success.

Mention ‘Jammin’ Janitors’ around a group of tweens and chances are you’ll hear at least one squeal of delight. Tyler Whitesides, author of theJanitors young adult fiction series, will be making a stop in Vernal this month as part of the Utah Humanities 19th Annual Book Festival. 

With the signing of a communications contract, Vernal City Police now has improved communication with state and national law enforcement. 

In what has become a favorite local event, it’s time again for the Roosevelt annual Fall Festival. Each year, competitive carvers of all ages create art from pumpkins to enter in the festival’s decorating or carving contest.

Utah Treasurer David Damschen announced Wednesday that the State of Utah’s Unclaimed Property Division currently holds nearly $3 million in lost or abandoned property from residents and businesses with last known addresses in Duchesne and Uintah Counties.

Vernal City took a close look at the City budget during Wednesday’s City Council meeting as funding for the BTA Vernal route was discussed. This summer BTA funding became a topic after Uintah County officials requested more financial support from benefitting entities.

When is the last time you checked the smoke alarms in your home? Fire officials are urging locals to take fire prevention in their homes seriously by checking smoke alarms once a month, replacing batteries once a year and replacing the alarm at least every 10 years.