Jaymon Thomas (R) incumbent Uintah County Attorney. Jamon Thomas is running against Nathan Rawlings (R). Both are convention only candidates. Aired on KVEL on 4-7-26
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Car Flees From Duchesne County Traffic Stop
A stop for an observed traffic violation on Highway 40 took a dangerous turn last week in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the vehicle initially pulled over and the officer noticed the driver’s eyes were glossy and speech was slurred. He...
Man With Warrants Arrested At Duchesne City Gas Station
A man with known warrants was arrested at a gas station in Duchesne City last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer on patrol observed the black SUV known to be owned by Christopher Prieto who was wanted on at least 2 statewide warrants for an...
Man Arrested After Alarming Hotel Guests In Parking Lot
A man was arrested last week in Vernal after officers responded to calls in the early morning hours of a man with a glass tube pipe about the size of a baseball bat in the hotel parking lot brandishing weapons, talking about selling drugs, and displaying disturbing...
Uintah County Republican Party Nominating Convention
Uintah County Republican PartyNominating ConventionApril 14, 2026Uintah Conference Center313 East 200 SouthVernal, UT 84078All County and State Delegates must bring valid government issued ID4:30 PM Credentials Check-in / Meet the Candidates6:00 PM Nominating...
Nate Rawlings (R) Uintah County Attorney
Nathan Rawlings (R) Uintah County Attorney. Nathan is running against incumbent county attorney Jaymon Thomas (R). Both candidates are convention only candidates. Interview aired on KVEL on 4-2-26.
Richard Powell(R) Uintah County Commissioner Seat A
Richard Powell (R ) candidate for Uinth County Commission Seat A. Richard is a convention only candidate. Also running for this seat is Keith Campbell (R), Matt Wilber (R), Randy Vincent (R), and Isaac Weston – write-in. Interview aired on KVEL on 3-31-26.
Case Of Man Apprehended In Vernal After Killing Officer Moving To Trial
The man who ran over and killed a Santaquin police officer in May of 2024 and was eventually caught in the Vernal area was in court this week. On May 5th, 2024, Michael Jayne was pulled over in the semi he was driving in Utah County before driving away. He headed...
Guy Collett (R) Uintah County Commission Seat B
Guy Collett (R) 2026 Candidate for Uintah County Commission Seat B. Also running for this seat are: Danny Harrell, Joe McKea (R), Jimmy Story (R), Tracie Smith (R) and Ronald Richards (C). Aired on KVEL 3-26-26.
Duchesne County Man Facing 20 Felony Charges For Child Porn
A Duchesne County man was arrested on Friday and is charged with 20 felony counts related to child pornography. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a case against Sean Wigglesworth was opened in 2025 regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material that had been stored...