The planned power outage in Uintah County had some rippling effects on Wednesday morning. Originally, Rocky Mountain Power reported the maintenance work would be complete and power restored by 5:30am but the outage was prolonged in much of the area with it taking...
Kristin Forbis
Vernal Chamber Quarterly Outstanding Public Servant
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce presented Joe McKea with their Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award during their luncheon on Tuesday afternoon. Joe has made a career as a Human Resources Director, currently at UELS, and has made a real impact on shaping...
Vernal PD Focusing on Enforcement Of ‘Jake Brake’ Ban
Highway 40 through Vernal stays busy with not only local traffic but also large semis and heavy equipment. With an increase in noise violations, Vernal Police have been instructed to focus on enforcement. Vernal Police Chief Gledhill shared with Evans Family Media...
Laptops Now Available Thanks To Grant Given To Roosevelt Branch Library
Patrons have another resource offered at the Roosevelt Branch Library for staying connected. “In the past year, Duchesne County Library’s Roosevelt Branch received a $16,700 grant to add laptops for patron use in the library to their services. The basis for the grant...
Survey To Give Feedback On Lamplighter Block Still Open But Closing Soon
The survey available to provide your feedback on the released concept plans for the Lamplighter Block is still open but that won’t be the case forever. It was announced during the Vernal Chamber luncheon that those who haven’t filled out the survey yet need to make it...
Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County
A big boom, shaking homes, and rattled knick knacks - descriptions of Wednesday’s reported earthquake in northeastern Utah poured into chats on social media almost immediately after it happened. The most commonly asked question was simply, what was that!? The US...
Mayoral Candidates Participate In Question/Answer Session At Vernal Chamber Luncheon
The Mayoral candidates for municipalities in Uintah County were invited to answer questions during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. Naples City has two individuals running for Mayor. Brock Arnold was unable to attend but had a statement read about his focus in...
UDOT Project Prompts Removal Of Trees On 1500 West Near 500 North
Property owners along Kids Canal on 1500 West and south of 500 North in Vernal took to social media on Tuesday, frustrated and confused as crews removed trees on both sides of the canal. The tree removal is part of the UDOT project at 500 North 1500 West that will...
DWR: Things To Remember When Viewing Kokanee Salmon
If you’re planning to go view the red kokanee salmon this fall in Daggett County there’s a few things to remember. “Flaming Gorge is home to northeastern Utah's largest kokanee population,” shares the Division of Wildlife Resources. “Typically, the best place to view...
Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash
The community is rallying to show support for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident in downtown Vernal on Friday evening. Vernal Police Chief Michael Gledhill shared that the motorcycle was traveling east on Main Street at a high rate of speed. An...










