There is no doubt that local law enforcement are doing their part to keep our communities safe but generally all that their work involves isn’t discussed. Vernal Police Department provided a snapshot of what kept their officers busy over the Memorial holiday weekend...
Month: May 2025
Utah Housing Summit Shares Strategic Plan And Housing Data
Governor Cox hosted a housing summit on Thursday that invited mayors and local officials from across the state to explore how to break down barriers to homeownership for Utahns. “These are the leaders working every day to make their communities better places to live,...
Construction Underway In Dinosaur National Monument
It’s road construction season and among the places to watch for the orange flags and cones is within Dinosaur National Monument. This week, monument officials shared that visitors heading to the Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall will encounter flaggers and one...
Time For Another Summer Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’
A favorite annual event for those looking to add the possibility of cash and prizes to the fun of fishing is underway and all are welcome to participate. The 15th Annual Fishing With The Fox tagged fish competition has officially begun. Tagged fish are stocked at...
Uintah County Library Announces Summer Reading Program
The adjustment to summer break can be harder on some families than others but the local libraries summer reading programs are here to help! Uintah County Library announced on Thursday details for those ready to dive in. Get signed up now and then the Uintah County...
Utah Leaders Celebrate Supreme Court Decision Regarding Uinta Basin Railway
The U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the federal environmental review of the Uinta Basin Railway is being celebrated by Utah leaders. “This is welcome news for Americans who want energy that is affordable, reliable, and clean,” shares Senator John Curtis. “If...
DUI Arrest Reveals Cocaine And Multiple Firearms
Cocaine and a stash of firearms were located in the vehicle during a DUI arrest on 100 East Main in Vernal over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Tyler Blanchard of Texas was pulled over on a traffic stop. The Officer detected the...
Woman Arrested On Drug And Distribution Charges
A traffic stop in Uintah County ended in arrest on Sunday after narcotics were located. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Ashley Dawn Howell was searched after a K9 indicated the odor of illegal narcotics coming from inside the vehicle. Howell...
Standoff South Of Rock Springs Ends Without Incident
A standoff 40 miles south of Rock Springs ended without incident on Tuesday. Wyoming State Patrol reported to SweetwaterNow that a chase began on Wyoming Highway 430 at around 12:40pm, after law enforcement attempted to stop what was believed to be a stolen vehicle....
Emergency Change Announced Due To Low Water Levels At Crouse Reservoir
Anglers, your skills are needed. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an emergency change on Tuesday to increase the daily fishing limit at Crouse Reservoir, effective immediately. DWR Deputy Director Michael Canning issued the emergency change on May 27th,...










