A man was arrested last week for allegedly stealing a gun suppressor from a Vernal store. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, security camera footage of the incident showed a man positively identified as James Swett reaching over the counter to find the...
The Ute Indian Tribe Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement has a Public Service Announcement regarding bear safety in residential areas of Fort Duchesne and surrounding communities: Due to increased sightings of multiple bears - including at tribal buildings and community...
The National Association of Student Councils and the National Association of Secondary School Principals have recognized two Uintah High students for their distinguished leadership. Uintah Senior Class Vice President Evan Lewis and Student Body Liaison Paisley Bell...
Vernal Theatre Live is revisiting a special Season 1 production in the form of a concert event. Jen Curtis directed the 2017 musical production of ‘Little Women’ and is actively preparing the 2026 ‘Little Women’ cast for the upcoming June production. “Revisiting this...
The Vernal Chamber quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award has been presented to Lisa Ewell, the owner and operator of the Vernal Wendy’s restaurant. “Known for her strong work ethic and outgoing personality, Lisa has built lasting relationships in the community,”...
An arrest was made last week in connection with the burglary of a livestock sale barn in Ballard. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Daniel Engle allegedly had direct involvement with the burglary during which the building was broken into and multiple...
Hard work and careful planning have certainly paid off for an impressive local high school Senior who will be a triple graduate by the end of this month. What does it mean to be a triple graduate? Dean John first walked in the USU commencement ceremony on April 25th...
Utah has released updated unemployment data. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.8%, unchanged from the month before. Approximately 69,700 Utahns are unemployed. The March national unemployment rate is estimated at 4.3%, 0.1% lower than...
Davis Elementary School in Uintah School District has been named the ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’. This is awarded through Read Naturally, a research based reading program that Davis Elementary uses. “A turning point occurred two years ago when a teacher...
The Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency fishing limit increase to two waterbodies due to low water levels, one of which is in Uintah County. The May 12th announcement states that due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought...