The Biden Administration’s approach to energy continues to be critiqued, especially by supporters of the oil and gas industry. Western Energy Alliance is among those asking questions. “There’s a disconnect in the conservation agenda of this administration,” shares...
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Sentencing Scheduled For Vernal Mother And Son Charged After U.S. Capitol Riot
Sentencing is scheduled for a Vernal mother and son who pleaded guilty to charges related to entering the United States Capitol building during the events of January 6th, 2021. ABC4 Utah reports that Landon Manwaring and his mother Susan Manwaring traveled to...
EvLABS CEO Interview Hits On Uintah School District Electric Bus Award
James Lawrence, President and CEO of evLABS in Vernal, visited the Newstalk KVEL studio on Wednesday morning and the recent announcement that electric buses will soon join the fleet of Uintah School District was discussed. It was announced in October that the EPA...
evLABS Announces Partnership With ‘The Box Truck Network’
James Lawrence, President and CEO of evLABS in Vernal, visited the Newstalk KVEL studio on Wednesday morning with a significant announcement. evLABS has signed a 5-year exclusive agreement with The Box Truck Network to provide them with both new and repowered electric...
Roosevelt City Council Approves Annexation Request
Roosevelt City Council approved an annexation request this month. Roosevelt City Planning Commission heard the request from Wyatt Griffith to annex approximately 176 acres from Duchesne County to Roosevelt City, seeking a R-1-10 zone. The Planning Commission asked if...
Uintah County Aims To Secure Legislative Funding For Receiving Center
The Uintah County Commission approved a contract during Monday’s Commission meeting for consulting and lobbying services focused on public safety matters. The $100,000 dollar contract hires SML Strategic Consulting, LLC to seek funding for Uintah County’s short term...
Taylor Mountain Road Project Complete This Month
If you have driven up Taylor Mountain Road you have definitely noticed the new smooth ride. The project will be deemed complete this month. Planning on the Taylor Mountain Road project started in 2016 with the Uintah County Road Department and the Forest Service...
Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces Record Breaking Grand Total; Awards Charities
It was an unbelievable night at the Hotel Vernal Haunt celebration dinner where the record breaking grand total raised during the 2022 Haunt was announced and local charities were awarded. This year exceeded last year’s record total of $68,000 with the 2022 Haunt...
Roosevelt Police Request Public’s Help In Identifying Individual
Roosevelt City Police Department has solicited the public’s help in identifying an individual captured in several photos. The images were shared on social media on Wednesday, stating that the photos are in regards to a retail theft case. The images can be viewed on...
Uintah County 2022 General Election Results
A total of 10,651 ballots were cast as of November 8th in the Uintah County General Election bringing preliminary voter turnout to 61.21 percent. In the Uintah County Commission Seat B race, Sonja Norton received 81.45 percent of the vote over Steven Huber with 18.55...










