The new Central Cove preschool is taking shape on the southeast corner of the USU property in Vernal. Uintah School District shared with Evans Family Media that construction on the Central Cove Early Learning Center has been progressing well, despite the recent change...
Month: January 2024
Several Months Of Crimes Catch Up To Man In Uintah County
A man was arrested this month in Uintah County after a list of crimes from recent months caught up to him. 28-year-old William Ruel Edrington was arrested on the night of January 10th and the following felony charges were filed after his arrest. According to court...
Fatal Snowmobile Crash Near Daniels Summit
Details are sparse but there has been another tragic accident involving a snowmobiler. The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Wednesday, January 17th, at approximately 3pm, Wasatch County Fire, Search and Rescue, and law enforcement responded to a...
Uintah School District Reports SchoolMessenger System Failed Due To User Error
One of the issues that parents and guardians had in the aftermath of Tuesday’s unsubstantiated threat against Vernal Middle School was that they were not directly notified of what was going on. On Wednesday, the District apologized for the error and stated that while...
2024 Andrew Cox K9 Memorial Training Seminar Scheduled
A special training event is happening again this year in memory of a well respected and missed member of the law enforcement community. The 2nd Annual Andrew Cox K9 Memorial Seminar will include problem solving scenarios, mock trials, and single and dual purpose K9...
‘Silent Sky’ Cast Member Says “God Wants The Story To Be Told Right Now”
The production of ‘Silent Sky’ at Vernal Theatre: Live is back tonight, telling a true story that has inspired audiences so far. Cast member Rachel Wells says the show has been incredible to be a part of. “It’s a story that needs to be told and experienced,” shares...
Burbot Bash Ready To Reward Anglers In Cash Prizes
There’s still time to register for the popular Burbot Bash, an event focused on diminishing the invasive eel like fish known for its ugly face and appetite for the native kokanee salmon and trout populations. This year’s Burbot Bash is scheduled for January 26th...
Forest Service Withdraws Permit For Uinta Basin Railway To Cross Forest Land
A federal permit granted by the Forest Service that would have authorized the Uinta Basin Railway to be constructed across 12 miles of Forest Service land in Duchesne County has been withdrawn. The Forest Service announced the withdrawal on January 17th in response to...
Semi Driver Credits Good Samaritans For Saving His Life After Crash
The aftermath on Utah roads was pretty intense during and after Friday’s storm,especially on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir. Stories of heroic search and rescueworkers have been shared but these stories also include the selfless acts of fellowtravelers. One such...
Threat Made Toward Vernal Middle School Found To Be Entirely Unsubstantiated
Rumors of a threat of violence made against Vernal Middle School were thankfully notlegitimate. Uintah School District shared the following at 7:03am on January 16th:“Vernal Middle School and the Vernal Police Department have fully investigated apossible threat of...









