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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Duchesne County
A man is facing charges again for DUI after being arrested in Duchesne County on May 22nd. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Terrance Anthony Roufs was the sole occupant in a white Ford SUV. He was asked to exit the vehicle but had difficulty maintaining...
Alene Hughes
Graveside services for Alene Hughes, age 87, formerly of the Uintah Basin, will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Neola Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Public Hearing for District Budgets
The Uintah School Board announced last week plans for a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year and the final amended budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The hearing will be held...
Target Shooting Events Coming Up
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an announcement on Thursday of two shooting events coming up that you don’t want to miss. The fourth annual .22 Wild Bunch Shoot will be held Friday, June 5 from 3-6 p.m. at the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex in Vernal....
Public Comment Period Open For 2026 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases
The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on Friday to receive public input on plans to include 35 oil and gas parcels totaling 34,596 acres in Utah in a September 2026 sale. The parcels are all on public lands managed by the Vernal Field...
Ohio Based Nonprofit Chooses Roosevelt Student As Award Recipient
An Ohio based nonprofit organization has chosen a Roosevelt student as a recipient of their 2026 Lovis Hero Award. The Lovis Foundation selected Caydance Carter for the award that honors students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and a commitment to uplifting...
Free Summer Lunch Program
The Uintah School District has announced details on the Free Summer Lunch program. Meals will be served FREE to all children ages 18 and under at multiple locations. Lunches will be served at Ashley Elementary School in Vernal, Monday through Friday, June 3 to July...
DUI Arrest In Duchesne County
A traffic stop for speeding in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest for DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer spotted the vehicle on Highway 40 near the Ioka Lane Junction. The driver was identified as 66-year-old Jackson Lee Lough. A...
Primary Election One Month Away
The Primary Election is about a month away and ballots will be arriving in mailboxes in early June. Uintah County announced that the Public Logic and Accuracy testing of the election equipment is happening May 27th at 2pm to ensure everything is working correctly and...
Vernal City Council Giving More Time For Water Rate Amendments
Vernal City is giving the topic of changing water rates more time. Vernal City announced in April the need to explore restructuring water rates due to the reality of aging infrastructure and anticipated water shortages. The public was encouraged to give feedback and a...