An Adult Probation and Parole visit resulted in 7 new felony charges for a man in UintahCounty. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 56-year-old Jeffrey Burgess wason probation for drugs, theft, and a stolen vehicle charge and a house check revealedfirearms,...
The Zions Block project in downtown Vernal continues to advance with the warmer weather. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the south parking lot and drive access is prepped and waiting for asphalt. “Asphalt paving operations will occur in mid April,” he...
A special event to thank some real life local heroes took place on Friday one year after one of the largest fires in Roosevelt City history. On March 24th, 2023, Roosevelt Fire responded to a call just before 4am on East Lagoon Street. Thanks to the efforts of the...
Representative Scott Chew and Senator Ron Winterton presented a legislative review during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. Utah legislators ran a record number of bills this year which is not something either are necessarily proud of. The topic of water was...
Vehicle burglaries and vehicle theft have unfortunately been a growing issue in the region. One recent incident had a relatively quick resolution after calls for medical attention came in from a local shopping center’s parking lot. According to the Affidavit of...
A case of identity fraud provides a cautionary tale out of Uintah County. According tocourt documents, a Vernal man allegedly opened up checking accounts in his and hisgrandmother’s name. He forged checks from the account in his grandmother’s namewithout her knowing,...
A man attempting to pick up a child from daycare ended up arrested and in Uintah County Jail on Friday for drug possession. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were dispatched to a daycare on north Vernal Avenue on a report of a civil dispute....
Vernal City’s new police chief is qualified and ready to serve. A Vernal City press release shares that Michael Gledhill has over 18 years of service to Vernal PD. He has served as a Patrol Sergeant and as the Drug Task Force Commander for the Uintah Basin. Gledhill...
The growing popularity of the Vernal Oilers hockey team is well deserved. The team clinched their spot at Nationals after winning the 2024 Northwest Division Championship. The Oilers defeated the Seattle Totems at home in the Western Park Ice Rink over the weekend...
The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and Uinta Basin Railway, LLC has officially petitioned the Supreme Court regarding the proposed Uinta Basin Railway. The project faces lawsuits and permitting challenges, most recently the withdrawal of the Forest Service...