Homeless Services was a topic at the joint city/county meeting on Wednesday afternoon between elected officials from Vernal City and Uintah County, along with members of the public. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shared highlights from the discussion with Evans...
Month: June 2025
Uintah County Ready To Celebrate With Upcoming Events
Uintah County has several exciting events coming up this summer. First is an Anniversary Reception celebrating 10 years of the Uintah Conference Center. Attendees are invited to tour the facility and help celebrate a decade of hosting unforgettable events. The...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Announced For Utah
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been ordered in Utah and, as far as the upcoming Independence Day holiday, this means that fireworks are prohibited outside of city limits. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that this is about being safe and smart....
Woman On Probation Arrested With Fentanyl
A Duchesne County woman on pre-trial probation with an ankle monitor was arrested this week on drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, it was found that 33-year-old Lenora Lu Christensen was going to areas that she is not allowed and on June 23rd...
Multiple Reports Of Bears Breaking Into Campsites/Trailers
The Division of Wildlife Resources office in Vernal has received several reports of black bears breaking into campsites and vandalizing trailers, tents, and trash areas. DWR Northeastern Region Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby is reminding all...
2025 Journey of Hope North Route Travels Through Uintah Basin
An impressive group of young men cycling across the country passed through the Uintah Basin this week for a great cause. For decades, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members have cycled across the country on different routes to raise awareness and understanding for people...
Fishing With The Fox Heats Up
Anglers of all ages and abilities are having a great time this summer with Fishing With The Fox and all are encouraged to join them. Fishing With The Fox adds the possibility of cash and prizes to the fun of summer fishing as part of this annual event hosted by the...
Application Period Open To Hunt Greater Sage-Grouse, Sandhill Crane, And More
The Division of Wildlife Resources has a suggestion if you are looking for a unique experience in Utah’s outdoors. Consider applying for a permit for the chance to hunt greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, sharp-tailed grouse, or tundra swan this fall. The 2025...
Missing 15-Year-Old Found At Vernal Apartment Complex; Man Arrested
On the evening of June 24th, Vernal City Police Officers were flagged down by a male individual who reported his 15-year-old son as missing. “Utilizing a cell phone location-tracking app, officers identified the juvenile’s possible location at an apartment complex...
Trump Signs Curtis Bill To Repeal Biden-Era Emissions Rule
President Trump has signed into law legislation introduced by Senator John Curtis to overturn the Biden era EPA’s ‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources’. According to the announcement from Senator Curtis, this rule prevented many...










