A minor walking down the hallway of the Horizon Hotel in Vernal was forcibly grabbed and raped on Sunday, according to police. 31-year-old Michael J. Grant was arrested and booked into Uintah County Jail on charges of felony Object Rape and two counts of Forcible...
Month: July 2023
Fourth of July in Uintah Basin
Here is a rundown on the activities taking place across the Uintah Basin on July Fourth. In Duchesne City there will be a Lions Club Breakfast from 7am to 10am at Wallace Park. The parade takes place at 10:30am on Main Street. The fun heads to Roy Park where there...
Vernal City Pickleball Courts Open
The latest competitive craze has arrived in Vernal City. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved a year ago during a Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting and the courts are now open for play. Pickleball is a...
Roosevelt Animal Shelter Reminds Public About Pet Firework Safety
Everyone loves fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. Well, almost everyone. The Roosevelt Animal Shelter wants to remind the public that every July the shelters get flooded with strays who are affected by the fireworks. The shelter offers some tips to keep your...
Uintah Basin Healthcare Stroke Symptoms
Recently, Uintah Basin Healthcare announced that their Vernal Campus Emergency Department is now a certified Stroke Receiving Facility. What this means is that the campus has the required infrastructure, staff, and equipment to stabilize and provide rapid, optimal,...
Fireworks Safety Message
Safety is a must when it comes to having fun with fireworks. Here are safety tips from the Utah State Fire Marshal: Only adults should light fireworks. Keep matches and lighters away from children. Only use fireworks outdoors. Only light one firework at a time and get...
Skywest Committed To Service Vernal Regional Airport Until New Service Starts
While the Department of Transportation did not award SkyWest Airlines the bid to continue at Vernal Regional Airport, no break in service is expected. The eligibility of SkyWest to continue service was not made by local officials.The DOT rejected the application due...
Richard Burns
Graveside services for Richard Burns, age 63, will be held on Wed July 5th at 10:00 am at the Randlett Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.








