The Vernal area enjoyed multiple fall family events over the weekend, including a successful Mayor’s Walk on Vernal’s Main Street and the Jensen Pumpkin Festival. The Uintah County Library has a fun activity planned for Halloween night. Come dressed up and drop into...
Month: October 2024
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Stolen Vehicle And DUI
An officer who initiated a traffic stop on a speeding car in Duchesne County was in for a shocking confession when he made contact with the driver. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer approached the passenger window and observed the driver with...
Traffic Stop Leads To Double Arrest
The driver and passenger of a vehicle stopped last week in Roosevelt were both arrested after being seen in a vehicle with a dangerously cracked windshield that prompted the stop. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer pulled over the vehicle and...
Freeze Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Morning
A freeze watch is in effect starting tonight and running through Wednesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures will be as low as 28 degrees. It is recommended that residents take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and...
Ashley National Forest Details On Christmas Tree Permits
The late arrival of fall may be contributing to the shock that winter is making its move and the holidays are right around the corner. With that in mind, Ashley National Forest is equipping residents with the information needed for that annual adventure to find the...
Need An Incentive To Vote? Maybe What You Need Is The Election Day Virtual 5K
Uintah Recreation has proven they are serious about providing year round recreational opportunities for the community and an upcoming 5K shows the lengths of their creative efforts. If you were on the fence about voting in the upcoming election, the Election Day...
WHAM! For Authors At Uintah County Library
Uintah County Library is calling all writers with an invitation to make November count for your writing goals. The library is launching WHAM! this November, standing for Writing Hard All Month! This is a chance for writers of all ages and skill levels to come in and...
Inmate Charged With Rape From 2022 Events; Sex Trafficking Investigation Underway
An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail has been charged with Rape and is under investigation for Sex Trafficking of a minor for events that allegedly occurred in Duchesne County in 2022 through 2023. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 33-year-old Christopher...
Roosevelt City Innovation Hub Prepares For Grand Opening This Week
The time is finally here! The Grand Opening for the Roosevelt Innovation Hub is happening this Wednesday. Roosevelt City received funds through the Rural Co-working and Innovation Center Grant Program to renovate the old Roosevelt Branch Library into the Innovation...
Fire Weakened Trees/Hot Ash Pits Keep Yellow Lake Fire Forest Closures In Effect
The Yellow Lake Fire has reached 51 percent containment over 33,041 acres. The Forest Service reports that the two main efforts of work on the ground continue to be extinguishing areas of heat and repairing damage done by the fire and fire suppression efforts. There...










