The owners of Scooters Pizza and Grub in Vernal were arrested after a traffic stop on May 29th on North Vernal Avenue. According to court documents, FBI agents were assisted by local officers in conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle occupied by Lee and Jenni Anglin...
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Public Comment Meeting Scheduled Regarding Lamplighter Inn Property
Vernal City is seeking public input as they consider the possibility of using grant funding to purchase the Lamplighter property on east Highway 40 for a downtown public space and park. The Vernal City Council wants to hear ideas regarding the revitalization options...
Duchesne County Sheriff Asks Public For Help In Case Of Stolen ATV
Tips, including anonymous tips, are sought in a theft case in the region. The DuchesneCounty Sheriff’s Office made a public request on Tuesday asking for any informationregarding a missing ATV. “On May 24th, deputies were notified of a stolen ATV, aYamaha 660 Raptor,”...
Ute Indian Tribe Unveils Willow Creek Microgrid Project
The Ute Indian Tribe has unveiled the Willow Creek Microgrid project. According to a press release from the Ute Indian Tribe, the project features a state-of-the-art solar array integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System. “This advanced setup maximizes solar...
Via Ferrata Being Added To The List For Uintah County Outdoor Recreation
Uintah County is in the process of adding another exciting option to its list of outdoor recreation opportunities. Via Ferrata, meaning “Iron Way” in Italian, is a popular European mountain or cliff exploration activity that dates back to the 1800s but became known...
Private Airplane Lands Short Of Runway, Crashes Near Vernal Regional Airport
A private aircraft landed short of the runway resulting in a crash on Wednesday morning near the Vernal Regional Airport. According to Vernal Police, law enforcement responded and the downed aircraft was located in a field north of the airport. “Three passengers were...
Fatal Crash South Of Naples In Uintah County
A fatal crash occurred early Tuesday morning in Uintah County. According to Utah Highway Patrol, on May 21st just 8 minutes after midnight, Dispatch received a call for a single vehicle rollover crash on SR-45 near Mile Marker 33 about 7 miles south of Naples. “The...
Uintah County Commission To Consider 0.3% Sales & Use Tax Increase Today
The Uintah County Commission is considering a Sales & Use Tax increase during today’s Uintah County Commission meeting. The Commission discussed today’s agenda topics during Monday morning’s work session. Agenda item number 12 is a Resolution for Commissioners to...
Union Girls Track Wins 3A State; Athletes From Across Basin Find Success
It was a great weekend for high school track and field at the state tournament over the weekend at BYU in Provo. The Union High School girls track team dominated in 3A with the girls taking 1st place with a team score of 94 points. Coach Levi Wise gives credit to the...
Duchesne High School Basketball Player Being Investigated For Sexual Assault
Sexual assault allegations against a member of the Duchesne High School basketball team have surfaced publically this week and the Duchesne County School District Superintendent issued a statement in response. According to the KSL report announcing the allegations,...










