Two inmates of the Uintah County Jail are each facing a new felony charge after a major fight between the pair. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Roberto Alvarez Peralta and 48-year-old Gregory Checora had a physical altercation on October 11th...
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and Uintah School District has a message about protecting our most vulnerable pedestrians. “We need your help to keep our kids safe,” shares the District. “This school year, drivers have illegally passed Uintah School...
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is urging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile Virus following confirmed cases across the state. To date, horses have tested positive in 11 counties, including Uintah County. Of the confirmed cases,...
While a growing sandhill crane population can be exciting for bird watchers, it’s less exciting for some local landowners. Sandhill cranes, known for their loud call that can be heard miles away and their crimson crown and tall gray body, are known to cause some...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced yesterday afternoon that Dallin Harris Oaks was sustained and set apart that morning as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement was made during a live...
It’s now been over a month since the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem and Senator Ron Winterton has added his voice to those calling for an end to political violence. The following is the full post From ‘Ronald Winterton for Utah Senate...
Election ballots are showing up in mailboxes around the Uintah Basin and Vernal City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council positions. Incumbent candidate Ted Munford is passionate about serving Vernal City and hopes to continue to do...
A past Vernal City Council member is hoping for another opportunity to serve. Nick Porter previously served on the Vernal City Council from 2020 to 2023. “During that term, I developed a passion for serving our community,” shares Porter. “Whether it was helping with...
Vernal City Council candidate Stephen Ward has made volunteer service a priority during his time in the community. “I have volunteered as a coach, scout leader, precinct secretary, county delegate, central committee vice-chair, and in many church-related positions,”...
On October 9th, UBTech held the grand unveiling of the Haslem Legacy Foundation Wing on their Vernal campus. UBTech issued a press release on the event, sharing that since 2015, BHI has partnered with Uintah Basin Technical College to promote fulfilling careers in...