Vernal City is spreading the word that water will be shut off today for the following areas: 300 West from 250 North to 400 North, 500 West from 200 North to 400 North, 350 North from 300 West to 356 West, and 400 North from 300 West to 500 West. The anticipated...
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Uintah County Commission Approves Raise For Executive Officers
The Uintah County Commission approved a 3 percent raise for executive officers, effective January 1st, 2026. Human Resource Director Tonya Craven presented the agenda item during Tuesday’s Commission meeting, explaining that the original 15 percent raise requested is...
Arrest Following Aggravated Assault At Local Hotel
An arrest was made after a report of assault at a local hotel in Uintah County over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a male guest came to the front desk complaining that he had been locked out of his room. Hotel staff felt alarmed by the...
Proposed Pay Increase For Uintah County Elected Officials On Today’s Commission Agenda
The proposed increase in Uintah County Executive Officers pay is on today’s Uintah County Commission agenda, among other items. The proposed pay increase was initially introduced by Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins on August 27th during a work session. A public hearing on...
Arrested Roosevelt Man Had Over 8000 Items Of Child Pornography On Phone
A Roosevelt man was arrested last week after a search of his phone revealed over 8000 Child Sexual Abuse Material items. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in February of 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip of a user...
TGS Announces ‘Roosevelt 3D Seismic Onshore Survey’ In The Uinta Basin
A global provider of energy data and intelligence has announced a project in the Uinta Basin. TGS is an energy data and intelligence provider based out of Norway that provides a global energy data library to its customers. On Thursday, TGS announced their ‘Roosevelt...
Historic Gazebo Moved From Vernal Park As Part Of Transfer To DUP Museum
The historic gazebo that originally served as a dome on top of the Uintah Stake Tabernacle has been moved from the park on 500 North 1000 West in Vernal. The dome was donated to the community and renovated to be the park’s gazebo in the 90’s. In 2024, Uintah Special...
Man Arrested For DUI Tests Positive For Methamphetamine
What started as a traffic stop on Highway 40 in the Vernal area, ended as a DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed an SUV traveling with a headlight out and initiated a traffic stop. The driver shared that he had a suspended...
Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
Wanted Man Arrested In Uintah County For Fentanyl
A man with warrants out of Salt Lake County was recently arrested in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer ran a records check on a vehicle parked at a location known to distribute illegal narcotics and found the vehicle was...










