The Vernal Police Department has asked for the public’s help. On Tuesday, Vernal PD shared images from a store camera footage of an individual they are seeking to identify as part of an ongoing investigation. The images are shared on the Vernal PD Facebook page and...
The Uintah School District is warning the community that a scammer is after their money for supposed Uintah sports fundraisers. The District shares that “Uintah High School is aware of a letter that has been sent to local businesses that claims to be raising funds for...
A fun and favorite annual ice fishing event has been cancelled “due to the warm weather and sketchy ice conditions”. This would have been the 5th annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Ice Fishing Event on Steinaker Reservoir. It was originally scheduled for January 6th and was...
If you haven’t done so already, the window to sign up your special needs loved one for the ‘Night to Shine’ in Vernal is rapidly closing. February 9th will be a night to remember for hundreds of Uintah Basin residents at the ‘Night to Shine’ hosted by the Vernal...
A USU Uintah Basin faculty member has been named one of the statewide Adjunct Teachers of the Year. Steve Merrell is an adjunct instructor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on the USU Uintah Basin campus and he has been named the USU 2024 Department of...
The law enforcement community and beyond are mourning the passing of a well known officer in Duchesne County on January 28th. Roosevelt City Police Chief Mark Watkins shared the following statement about the loss on Tuesday: “The Roosevelt Police Department would like...
Funeral services for Cody Barton, age 39, husband of Sarah Gledhill Barton, will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Monday at the...
A Uintah County woman was arrested this week on drug distribution charges. According to court documents, 38-year-old Breann Elizabeth Robbins met with and distributed drugs including methamphetamine to a police informant on multiple occasions in 2023. The location of...
If the mild winter continues it could be a big year for shed antler hunting but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a reminder to all those eager to get out there. Before heading outdoors, you are required to complete the 2024 DWR Antler Gathering Ethics...
By now the patrons of the Duchesne Branch Library have heard of the upcoming temporary closure while a remodel of the entire building takes place. Thankfully, the library system staff will still provide some library services and activities while the building is closed...