A traffic stop in Uintah County over the weekend resulted in the arrest of 2 individuals. According to the Probable Cause Statement, an officer initiated a stop on February 22nd for a traffic violation. A narcotics detection K-9 gave a positive indication on the...
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Driver Of Vehicle That High Centered In Field Admits To Meth Use Before Driving
The driver of a vehicle found high centered in a field in Uintah County earlier this month is a repeat DUI offender. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a property owner called dispatch in the morning to report that a vehicle had gone through his fence, was...
Senator Curtis Urges Fiscal Responsibility
Senator John Curtis continues to join the conversation of fiscal responsibility in government, calling it a “leadership test we can’t ignore.” In an Opinion piece dated February 22nd, Curtis dives right into it, stating, “Federal debt has soared past $36 trillion, a...
South Vernal Avenue Project Named 2024 Municipal Project of the Year
Vernal’s downtown revitalization projects are getting noticed by more than just the locals. This month, Vernal City's South Vernal Avenue Revitalization Project was recognized as the 2024 Municipal Project of the Year by the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association. In...
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Ask Public To Watch For Missing/Endangered Woman
A Uintah County family is asking for the public’s continued help in spreading the word of a missing family member. Pam Weyerman has shared that Briana Marie Belk was last seen on the night of February 16, 2025 at her home in Vernal, Utah, and has not been heard from...
Duchesne Fire Department Message: Move To The Right For Sirens Or Lights
Every driver should know that when you hear sirens or see flashing lights from an emergency vehicle approaching, you should safely pull your vehicle as far to the right side of the road as possible to allow the emergency vehicle to pass through unimpeded. As an...
Man Arrested After Fleeing From Scene Of Crash In Vernal
The man who had been behind the wheel and fled from a high speed crash in Vernal has been arrested. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to the area of Vernal Avenue and Main Street on February 19th after a vehicle hit a traffic light pole...
Fatal Crash Outside Green River Not Part Of I-80 Rerouted Traffic
It has been a difficult few weeks for our neighboring counties in Wyoming. Of course, dealing with the massive Green River Tunnel crash on I-80 that involved 26 vehicles and killed three people is ongoing and has put a burden on the City of Green River. Tragically,...
Semi Carrying Hay Crashes On Moffat County Bypass
A large load of hay ended up on the roadway after the semi carrying it crashed on Thursday in Moffat County. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office shares that the accident occurred at 5pm on February 20th due to a rollover crash on the bypass of Moffat County Road 183...
Volunteers Needed For Upcoming Career Day Events In Uintah School District
Are you a working professional willing to spend some time sharing about your chosen field with local youth? The Uintah School District is seeking volunteers from a diverse range of careers to participate in Career Day events this spring. “Your experiences and insights...










