A warrant executed over the weekend in Uintah County ended in arrest. According to the Probable Cause Statement, a warrant was executed on November 9th on the Vernal residence of 46-year-old Travis Jerry Davies. “Inside the residence officers located a large amount of...
Ashley National Forest confirmed that the Yellow Lake Fire has reached 100 percent containment thanks to continued precipitation but they want the public to note that forest closure orders remain in effect. “Despite reaching full containment, fire resources will...
The WHAM! events at the Uintah County Library are off to a great start and there is still time to get involved. WHAM! stands for Writing Hard All Month! and these events are for writers of all ages and skill levels to come in and escape the busy day to write, edit,...
Law enforcement seized a large amount of methamphetamine in Moffat County over the weekend. On Sunday, November 10th, the All Crimes Enforcement Team (ACET) arrested 77-year-old Hayden resident, John Gibson Lewis, after he was found to be in possession of...
The topic of rising energy demands is on the lips of Utah government leaders and the solution being explored is nuclear energy. Representative John Curtis is among those stressing the possibility. He shared his support for this option in his email newsletter this...
Veterans Day was celebrated locally, including within many schools. In Uintah School District, Naples Elementary held a flag ceremony on Friday, had a special wall containing photos brought in by students of Veterans, and a table was set for the missing and lost...
The Christmas season officially kicked off in Duchesne County over the weekend with an annual favorite tradition! This was the 45th year for the Holly Fair in Duchesne County and it did not disappoint. The Holly Fair is among the largest multi-location craft fairs in...
Another fantastic opportunity is coming up where local women can network and collaborate. The next meeting of the Women Business Owners of the Basin is happening next week in Vernal. Women’s Business Center of Utah has been around since 1997, focused on empowering...
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department has a message for all drivers as winter approaches: Slow down. It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered surface. On the road, increase your following distance enough so that you’ll have plenty of...
Traction continues on Vernal City’s efforts to acquire the Lamplighter block on 120 East Main Street. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shared on the USU and You radio program that within the next 2 months, they will be looking for community involvement and input on...