An officer patrolling Naples City was in the right place at the right time to make our roads safer this week. On January 27th just before midnight, an officer observed a white Jeep swaying within its lane of traffic and then cross the center line and back over to the...
A Uintah County man was arrested this month in a case involving alleged child rape and sexual abuse of multiple victims. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, child forensic interviews were conducted at the Vernal Children’s Justice Center of at least three...
A man arrested for DUI in Vernal City this week injured a police officer during the arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were dispatched on a call that a vehicle had struck a fence on 600 North in Vernal and left the scene. Officers located the...
The UBTech Champions Gala was held this month and Mike McKee was honored as the 2025 UBTech Champion. UBTech issued a press release this week sharing the many reasons McKee was chosen: A father of 12, McKee has balanced family life, farming, church service, and...
Senator John Curtis announced his appointments on Wednesday as subcommittee chairman to two key Senate committees: the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Senator Curtis will chair the EPW Subcommittee on Chemical...
The Duchesne City treasurer was booked into Duchesne County Jail on Tuesday and is facing felony charges related to the misuse of public funds. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, law enforcement was informed and began investigating the possible misuse of...
The Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for December 2024 increased an estimated 2.6% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 44,800 jobs since December 2023. Utah’s current job count stands...
Every person counts! It is time for the 2025 Community Homeless Count, an effort aimed at understanding and serving the homeless in our area. This Thursday through Saturday morning, volunteers will be conducting surveys with individuals and families experiencing...
An event all about making prom dreams come true for teens on any budget is fast approaching. The 6th annual prom attire drive is now collecting donations of prom dresses, suits, and accessories which will provide the opportunity for local teens to find their perfect...
Calling all researchers, writers, and local history buffs! The Uintah County Library Regional History Center wants your submissions for the semi-annually published Outlaw Trail Journal. Ideas for local topics include: outlaws, old west history, prominent people and...