Fentanyl and opioids have saturated the Uintah Basin and the drug market across the state of Utah. In response, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the first Utah Drug Overdose Task Force. According to the announcement,...
Month: April 2024
All Invited To Contribute To Regional Women’s Conference Service Project
Just Serve Uintah Basin is inviting all to contribute to a service project leading up to a Regional Women’s Conference being held at the end of the month. All are invited to donate hygiene and cleaning products that have been requested by the Ashley Valley Food...
Vernal Theatre: Live Season Closer Opens This Week; Season 9 Announcements
Peter Pan, the Season 8 closer for Vernal Theatre: Live, opens this week and an additional show has been added due to demand. “Peter Pan has been such a fun show to be a part of!” shares Isaac Merrick who plays Michael in the production. “This experience has really...
DWR: Don’t Forget To Take Mandatory Boating Course
As you're getting all your gear ready for your first trip to the lake don’t forget to get online and take the required annual mussel-aware boater course. This applies to residents and non-residents and includes any kind of boat or watercraft, including paddle boards,...
Ribbon Cutting
Grand Opening for Shivers Home Brew, located at 22 West Main Street in Vernal
Uintah County Man Charged With Unlawful Sex With Minor
A Uintah County man has been charged with 3rd Degree Felony Unlawful Sexual Activity With A Minor. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the female victim was interviewed at the Uintah/Daggett Children’s Justice Center. On March 19th, officers made contact...
Marjorie LaRae (Dickamore) Peterson
Funeral services for Marjorie Peterson, age 89 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Ashley 2nd Ward LDS Chapel (3040 North Vernal Avenue). A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley...
K9 Indicates Drugs In Vehicle/Passenger Tries To Run Before Arrest
A Roosevelt traffic stop initiated due to a headlight being out and the registration being revoked resulted in arrest for drugs on March 27th. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, while talking to the driver, the officer noticed what appeared to be drug...
Rep. Curtis Releases Statement Of Support For Rocky Mountain Power Decision
While heavily criticized by environmental groups, a Rocky Mountain Power decision has also found support, including from Representative John Curtis. Rocky Mountain Power submitted their Integrated Resource Plan to the state this week that called for extending the use...
Human Remains Found In Garfield County Lead To Arrest Of Four Individuals
Four individuals are in custody after warrants were filed this week in connection with human remains found in Garfield County in 2023. On December 26th, law enforcement officers along with members of Garfield County Search and Rescue performed a grid search in an area...










