Ladies with big hearts attended the 10th annual Ladies Night Out in Vernal to help child victims of trafficking. The grand total for this year’s event to benefit Rapha International was an astounding $45,000 dollars. This is a significant jump from last year’s...
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Local Agencies Recognized For Outstanding Response To Critical Incident
Local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel were recognized during the April 25th Naples City Council meeting. A letter from Naples Police Chief Nathan Simper was shared, stating: “In recognition of outstanding teamwork, professionalism, and courage...
Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support
Vernal PD gave an update on Tuesday concerning the hospitalized Vernal PD officer. “The Vernal police officer injured in the line of duty, Sergeant Chad Watt, is a 25-year veteran who has dedicated his entire career serving Vernal City,” shares the announcement....
Passenger/Vehicle Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop In Ballard
A passenger who was also the vehicle owner was arrested on a variety of charges after a traffic stop in Ballard last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stop was initiated due to a non-working headlight but things quickly escalated when it was...
Law Enforcement Issues Urgent Appeal For Information On Fatal Hit And Run
Citizens throughout the region are asked to please share any information they may have about a fatal hit and run that took place in Rifle, Colorado on Monday. The incident took place at around 4:50am when a suspect vehicle struck a pedestrian resulting in the...
USU Uintah Basin Graduation Celebrates Class Of 2024
Utah State University Uintah Basin held its 2024 graduation services on Saturday full of celebration and fanfare. The class of 2024 consists of 137 individuals earning 60 associate’s, 56 bachelor’s, 29 master’s degrees, and four undergraduate certificates. The...
Time For The Pasta And Bingo Fundraiser For Basin Boy Battling Leukemia
The time has come for the community to lend their strength and support to a brave young man in Duchesne County who is in a fight for his life. The Roosevelt Interfaith Council is hosting a Family Night Pasta & Bingo fundraiser to benefit Payton Arnold this week on...
Identities And Condition Released Of Hospitalized Officer And Suspect In Shooting
Agents from the Utah State Bureau of Investigation continue their investigation into the shooting incident that occurred in Vernal City on Sunday, April 28th. The identities and condition of the Vernal PD officer and man who opened fire on police was released on...
Uintah County Man With History Of Fleeing From Police Arrested
A Uintah County man with a need for speed was arrested and booked into Uintah County Jail on Thursday for exhibition driving and reckless driving on Highway 40. 26-year-old Jason Alexander Jones has a history of running from police and reaching speeds of over 150...
Spring Rummage Sale Fundraiser This Saturday To Benefit Project Alley
The support of the community is greatly appreciated by the people behind Project Alley. Project Alley is actively working towards establishing a women’s recovery home to be located in Vernal, Utah. Similar to Thompson House of Hope that provides an option for...










