The Citizens For Change petition proposing an alternate form of county government in Uintah County has been certified but what does that mean and where can the proposed plan be found to view? Uintah County distributed a press release on Thursday sharing that “the...
Vernal PD reports, "On July 23, 2026, at approximately 11:06 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Vernal Walmart after receiving a report of a credible bomb threat. Following an initial assessment of the information received, the decision was made to evacuate the...
The petition in Uintah County proposing that a change in county government be placed on the November ballot has been certified. A group of locals gathered signatures and Uintah County announced on Wednesday that the petition being certified begins the next phase of...
UBTech has set a new record for certificate completions with the close of Fiscal Year 2026. The UBTech press release shares that while final certificate completion totals are still being verified, the College anticipates awarding more than 975 certificates, surpassing...
It’s nearly time to celebrate Utah’s Pioneer Day holiday during which communities throughout the Uintah Basin will hold parades, celebrations, and fireworks. Here are a few bonus activities happening in Uintah County on Friday. The Pioneer Day Scout Breakfast will be...
The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Yergensen Oil Wells located near Myton. The decision record was signed under which the BLM will authorize six Applications for Permit to Drill to the applicant Fourpoint Resources LLC. The...
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment on Wednesday charging a Uintah Basin man with drug and firearm crimes after agents seized a handgun and the primary illicit substance found in “bath salts”, which is a schedule I controlled substance....
Vernal City has issued several reminders concerning fireworks use over the Pioneer Day holiday, starting today. “As our community prepares for July 24th celebrations, Vernal City asks all residents to use extra caution and help protect our neighborhoods, public lands,...
With improved conditions, Roosevelt City has changed its fireworks restrictions from the standard used over the 4th of July holiday. “Fireworks will be permitted anywhere in city limits from July 22 to 25,” shares Roosevelt City. “They can be discharged from 11am to...
There’s many ways to serve one’s country and one Vernal native has done so with 20 years of faithful service with ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band. A press release from the United States Marine Band shares that on July 24, 2026, a retirement ceremony...