Ready or not, it’s back to school time! The first day of school for Duchesne County School District is August 19th while the first day for Uintah School District is August 20th. With that fact in mind, the Vernal Police Department has some timely reminders for the...
Month: August 2025
DWR: Adult Deer At Average Or Above Nutritional Condition Ahead Of Hunts
The first big game hunts of Utah's fall season begin Saturday, August 16th, and the Department of Wildlife Resources has compiled a list of information hunters need to know for the deer and elk hunts. An update on the nutritional condition of deer across the state was...
Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for August 20th
Uintah County Emergency Management has announced that Uintah County, along with Daggett and Duchesne Counties, will be having a test of the emergency alerting system next week. It’s recommended for all citizens to sign up to receive emergency alerts but these alerts...
Deputies And K9 Safe After Flaming Gorge Marine Training Accident
Five deputies with Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and one of the agency’s K9 partners are safe after a marine training accident that took place August 13th on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. According to the agency’s announcement, the members of the Sheriff’s...
Man Arrested For DUI With Stolen Weapon Located In Vehicle
An SUV with a Virginia license plate was observed on Highway 40 in Vernal on August 10th by an officer who saw it swerving within its lane and nearly running over the curb and sidewalk multiple times. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the westbound vehicle...
Ute Business Committee Hosts Large Treaty Tribes Coalition Meeting
The Indian Tribe Business Committee hosted a meeting of the Large Treaty Tribes Coalition in Pocatello, Idaho on August 8th. The Ute Business Committee shared that “during the meeting, the Tribal leaders discussed topics including Federal policies affecting Tribal...
Local Singer/Songwriter Releases Lullaby Album
A local singer/songwriter has released a new lullaby album with a very special purpose. Crystal Thomas has called Vernal home since 2021 and in recent years has been a community favorite performer on stage at Outlaw Trail Theatre and Vernal Theatre Live. Her album,...
Three Full Days Of Fun Left At Uintah County Fair
There are three full days of fun left to enjoy this week at the Uintah County Fair. Tonight is the Mark Wills concert at the Western Park Amphitheater. There is also a full day of activities, including the Little Red Barn, Fireman Challenge, Livestock Costume and...
Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident
Uintah School District provided the following statement upon the request of Evans Family Media regarding an alleged hazing incident involving members of the boys basketball team in June: On June 18th, a parent reported a possible hazing incident to Uintah High School...
Beulah Fire Update
The Beulah Fire continues to grow in the High Uintas Wilderness. The Beulah Fire was reported on August 7th burning on the north side of the High Uintas. It is listed at 3,352 acres and is 0% contained. Response includes 9 helicopters, 9 engines, 10 crews, and 1...










