Easter is coming up and that means local events for kids. The Duchesne Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Roy Park in Duchesne City by the rodeo grounds. The Duchesne Fire Department will be escorting the Easter Bunny to the big...
Month: April 2025
Vernal Woman Charged After Selling Property Stolen From Dutch John Resort
A Vernal woman is facing a felony charge for allegedly attempting to sell stolen property. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on January 17th, 37-year-old Kayla Ann Carter attempted to sell a stolen electric bicycle on the internet and had previously attempted...
‘Operation Not Forgotten’ To Surge FBI Personnel To Help In Indian Country
A renewed operation is sending a surge of FBI personnel to 10 FBI field offices around the country in order to support investigations of violent crimes in Indian Country and the Uintah Basin is among those receiving reinforcements. The Department of Justice made the...
UBTech Partnership Using Hands-On Student Training For Helping The Homeless
UBTech issued a press release this week with details about a new partnership that will use hands-on student training to help a vulnerable population. UBTech’s partnership with The Other Side Village will have UBTech construction students building tiny homes that the...
Senator Curtis Puts Spotlight On Environmental Reform; Wants Utah To Lead
Senator Curtis used a discussion during an Environmental and Public Works Committee hearing on Wednesday to advocate for giving states the lead on projects during an exchange with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. “We've had a lot of conversation today...
DWR: What To Do If You Find A Baby Bird on the Ground
It is not unusual to find a baby bird on the ground during this time of year and the Division of Wildlife Resources has a reminder for such instances. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some may also be blown out of nests...
Contour Airlines Launches Service Between Vernal Regional Airport And Denver
Contour Airlines has officially added Denver as a destination from the Vernal Regional Airport and the maiden voyage that left Vernal on Wednesday nearly filled the 30-seat aircraft. Contour became the newest carrier to and from the Denver International Airport on...
Rock Point Cemetery Expansion Project
The Uintah County Commission approved an expansion project for Rock Point Cemetery during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. The Purchasing and Grants Department shared with Commissioners that they have been working with the Facilities and Cemetery Department on the need...
Uintah High Accreditation Process Results In Score Well Above Average
Uintah School District took the time recently to explain the school accreditation process after receiving their results of Uintah High School’s accreditation. “Uintah High recently completed the accreditation process, which looks at the whole school — from policies to...
Welcome K9 Murph And K9 Sarik, The Newest Local K9 Officer Recruits
Vernal City has welcomed a new officer to keep the streets safe and let us just tell you, he’s a GOOD boy! K9 Murph is the newest four-legged member of the Vernal City police department. Murph, alongside his partner, Officer BrayDee Nielsen, have recently completed...










