The Roosevelt City Police Department has announced this year’s dates for a special training event. Their 3rd annual K9 Memorial Seminar will be held April 28th through May 1st. The K9 Memorial Seminar was originally created in memory of Andrew Cox who passed away...
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Local Middle Schoolers Compete At 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair
Students from Uintah Middle School and Vernal Middle School did well at the 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair held recently at Weber State University. The following students received recognition for their science and engineering projects: David Pierce with 2nd...
DUI Arrest Made After Man Backs Into Gas Pump And Leaves Scene
A DUI arrest was made in Vernal City after a pickup was reported as having backed into a gas pump and then driving away. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer had pulled into the gas station when a person approached the officer and said someone had...
Uintah County: Securely Cover Loads To Dump Or Face Penalties
Uintah County announced this week that in compliance with the recently enacted state law, H.B. 53 ‘Litter Cleanup Amendments’, users of the Uintah County Landfill must ensure their vehicle’s load is securely covered from the point of origin until the load is...
‘Moms For Liberty’ Hosting Empowering Parents Seminar In Vernal April 12th
A one day seminar is coming to the Uintah Basin focused on teaching parents about their rights in education, offering insight into current legislation that affects schools and families, and how to look for what may be below the surface. Leslie Sawyer, with the Moms...
Rangely Offering Special Service To Senior Citizens
The Town of Rangely is looking out for its senior citizens by offering a special service this month. Seniors with items they want disposed of can call to schedule a trash pickup for April 22nd and the Town of Rangely Public Works Department will pick up the debris and...
Uintah School District Names Teacher and Classified Employee Of The Year
Uintah School District has announced this year’s Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. The Teacher of the Year is Ashley Elementary teacher MarKay Anderson who has over 33 years of teaching experience. “MarKay’s commitment to helping every student...
Duchesne Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt Announced
Easter is coming up and that means local events for kids. The Duchesne Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Roy Park in Duchesne City by the rodeo grounds. The Duchesne Fire Department will be escorting the Easter Bunny to the big...
Vernal Woman Charged After Selling Property Stolen From Dutch John Resort
A Vernal woman is facing a felony charge for allegedly attempting to sell stolen property. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on January 17th, 37-year-old Kayla Ann Carter attempted to sell a stolen electric bicycle on the internet and had previously attempted...
‘Operation Not Forgotten’ To Surge FBI Personnel To Help In Indian Country
A renewed operation is sending a surge of FBI personnel to 10 FBI field offices around the country in order to support investigations of violent crimes in Indian Country and the Uintah Basin is among those receiving reinforcements. The Department of Justice made the...










