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Two inmates of the Uintah County Jail are each facing a new felony charge after a major fight between the pair. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 32-year-old Roberto Alvarez Peralta and 48-year-old Gregory Checora had a physical altercation on October 11th in the early morning hours. Video footage showed that both parties threw […]
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and Uintah School District has a message about protecting our most vulnerable pedestrians. “We need your help to keep our kids safe,” shares the District. “This school year, drivers have illegally passed Uintah School District buses 27 times since classes began on August 20th. That’s nearly half of last […]
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is urging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile Virus following confirmed cases across the state. To date, horses have tested positive in 11 counties, including Uintah County. Of the confirmed cases, 14 horses have been treated and 6 were euthanized. “Vaccination is the most […]
While a growing sandhill crane population can be exciting for bird watchers, it’s less exciting for some local landowners. Sandhill cranes, known for their loud call that can be heard miles away and their crimson crown and tall gray body, are known to cause some problems for farmers. The Division of Wildlife Resources shares that […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced yesterday afternoon that Dallin Harris Oaks was sustained and set apart that morning as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement was made during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City about 2 ½ weeks after the […]
It’s now been over a month since the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem and Senator Ron Winterton has added his voice to those calling for an end to political violence. The following is the full post From ‘Ronald Winterton for Utah Senate #20’: Utah and our nation were shaken by […]
Election ballots are showing up in mailboxes around the Uintah Basin and Vernal City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council positions. Incumbent candidate Ted Munford is passionate about serving Vernal City and hopes to continue to do so. “I have served on Vernal City Council for many years,” shares […]
A past Vernal City Council member is hoping for another opportunity to serve. Nick Porter previously served on the Vernal City Council from 2020 to 2023. “During that term, I developed a passion for serving our community,” shares Porter. “Whether it was helping with the development and implementation of the Downtown Plan, serving on boards […]
Vernal City Council candidate Stephen Ward has made volunteer service a priority during his time in the community. “I have volunteered as a coach, scout leader, precinct secretary, county delegate, central committee vice-chair, and in many church-related positions,” shares Ward. “Each of these opportunities has helped me learn to listen to individual needs and work […]
On October 9th, UBTech held the grand unveiling of the Haslem Legacy Foundation Wing on their Vernal campus. UBTech issued a press release on the event, sharing that since 2015, BHI has partnered with Uintah Basin Technical College to promote fulfilling careers in technical fields, as they are especially passionate about advancing technical education and […]
The heavy rains have caused serious damage to a road in Uintah County. Uintah County Emergency Management reported on Monday that Brush Creek Road is closed until further notice. “The heavy rains and flow through the culvert washed out the road at approximately 9115 Brush Creek Road,” shares Heidi Lundberg, Uintah County Emergency Manager. “The […]
The hard work and dedication to the community given by the Duchesne County Library System is being recognized. The Duchesne County Library System has been awarded the Utah Quality Library Award for their outstanding service to the communities in Duchesne County. The award is presented by the Utah State Library Division. “I’m happy to congratulate […]