A man intent on getting $20 dollars he was owed ended up arrested and in jail for felony Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Burglary and all without recovering his $20 dollars. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 67-year-old Terry Glen Thayn went to a...
A big change has taken place in the Vernal City Police Department. Vernal City shared this week that “after 29 years of dedicated service and commitment to the Vernal City Police Department, Dylan Rooks is retiring and bidding farewell to his esteemed career in law...
The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released updated unemployment data. January’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 2.8 percent. Approximately 50,300 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s December unemployment rate is unrevised at 2.8 percent....
It may feel like spring in the valley but Ashley National Forest is reminding residents that winter recreation is still in season in the mountains. “Due to continued snowfall on higher elevations of the forest, winter recreation opportunities remain plentiful,” shares...
An event all about making prom dreams come true for teens on any budget is fast approaching. The 5th annual prom attire drive has been diligently collecting donations of prom dresses, suits, and accessories and the opportunity for local teens to find their perfect...
An investigation into the death of a Uintah County Jail inmate is underway. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday that, on March 11th at approximately 6:40am, a state inmate housed in the Uintah County Jail suffered a medical event while eating breakfast....
Funeral Mass for Richard Dean Brenton age 83 of Rangely, Colorado, husband of Liz Brenton, will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church (109 S Stanolind Ave). Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday from 12:30pm ~ 1:30pm,...
An academic advisor for USU Uintah Basin has received national recognition. The Utah State TODAY announcement shares that advisor Maygen Simm has been recognized for outstanding work in advising by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Simm earned the...
The feeling of spring is in the air and for some that means getting an early start on yard cleanup. Uintah Fire District burn requirements state that for agricultural burning no burn permit is required through the month of May but you are still required to call...
The Union High School Sterling Scholars are ready for Region competition this week. This year’s scholars for Union are Brianne Bird for Science, Deegan Brokaw for Business and Marketing, Sadie Fitzpatrick for Family and Consumer Science, Krysta Squire for English,...