The Uintah Special Service District 1 has recruited the help of the public as they seek to identify an individual in security images shared. The individual appears to have used a porta potty at the Vernal City Park. Images are shared on the Uintah Special Service...
Month: February 2024
Another Successful ‘Night To Shine’ Prom Held At The Vernal Christian Church
The energy and the smiles could not be beat at the Night to Shine event held at the Vernal Christian Church on Friday evening. Magical prom events like this one held specifically for special needs community members have attracted attention online as it is sponsored by...
Firearm Discharged During Robbery; Roosevelt Police Request Public’s Help Identifying Suspect
The public’s help is sought in identifying a robbery suspect. Roosevelt City Police Department reports that at 8:53 p.m. on February 8th, the Roosevelt City Police Department responded to a robbery at the Top Stop located at 201 South Main Street in Roosevelt. “The...
Jacob “Jake” Rinderknecht Obituary
Jacob "Jake" Rinderknecht, age 40 of Vernal, husband of Megan Searle Rinderknecht, passed away on Friday February 9, 2024. Funeral services for Jacob "Jake" Rinderknecht, age 40 of Vernal, husband of Megan Searle Rinderknecht, will be held Thursday February 15, 2024...
Local Art Student’s Drawing Accepted For All State High School Art Show
A local student is turning heads with her impressive piece of art now on display in the Springville Museum of Art. Uintah High School Junior Lily Carlson’s graphite drawing titled ‘Sisterly Innocence’ was selected for the 52nd Annual Utah All-State High School Art...
Uintah County Commission Approves USU Extension Agreement
It was a quick meeting Tuesday for the Uintah County Commission this week. One business item on the agenda was the Utah State University Extension Cooperative Agreement. Uintah County Extension Director Cheyenne Reid and 4-H Coordinator Natasha Holtmeyer gave the...
Duchesne River Listed Among Top Three Great Rivers To Fish This Winter
Unstable ice conditions may be keeping anglers indoors but the DWR has recommended 3 rivers that can provide a great fishing experience during the winter. That top 3 list includes Blacksmith Fork River, Lower Provo River, and the Duchesne River. “There are a number of...
7th Annual Uintah Jazz Band Dinner Happening This Month
A favorite local date night that supports a great cause is coming up. This is the 7th year for the annual Jazz Dinner Fundraiser put on by Uintah Bands and happening this year for the first time at the Vernal Elks Lodge. “The Jazz Band at Uintah High School is made up...
UHP: Spend Super Bowl Sunday As A Fan, Not A Statistic
Utah Highway Patrol has a message for all those excited to celebrate over Super Bowl weekend: Spend Super Bowl Sunday as a fan and NOT as a statistic. “Alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, or a combination of impairing substances can affect your safe...
Traffic Accident Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Prescriptions And Collectibles
A traffic accident revealed not only drugs in the driver’s possession but also stolen prescriptions and goods. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 34-year-old Patrick Kody Hagele crashed into an unoccupied car on the side of the road. When officers arrived...










