The Jensen Fire Department’s gift to the community this year is some very important safety reminders. First, is a message on gift giving safety of products containing a lithium-ion battery. “Lithium-ion batteries are in more than you probably expect,” shares Jensen...
A very important local program will finally have a permanent home. Friends Against Family Violence is a community based nonprofit domestic violence program that provides services, shelter, crisis intervention, and education in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett County....
Two people, including a minor, were treated for injuries at Ashley Regional Medical Center after a violent rampage that took place on December 10th in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 50-year-old Dustin Joseph Bryant broke multiple windows...
The Vernal Middle School Auditorium was a hub of Christmas cheer and music from around the world on Saturday with the two Christmas concerts of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus. UBOC Artistic Director Dr. Cory Evans’ enthusiasm was infectious as he conducted the...
Work has continued on the revitalization projects in downtown Vernal but most work will be on pause soon for the winter months. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the decent weather has allowed crews to work longer into the season but that is wrapping up...
Uintah High School’s FBLA chapter found success at last week’s regional competition at USU Eastern in Price. 16 Uintah students competed in categories ranging from Advertising and Business Management to Marketing and Health Care Administration. Their preparedness and...
Local efforts to study and conserve monarch butterfly populations are making a difference and volunteers received exciting news last week. One of the butterflies tagged this season in the Vernal area has been spotted nestled for the winter in a cluster of monarchs at...
The Division of Wildlife Resources would love to help you fill up the stocking of the outdoors enthusiasts in your family. DWR suggests gifting Utah fishing or hunting licenses or by paying for their registration fee for a hunting or fishing challenge! Along with ice...
A Vernal man is scheduled to make an initial appearance in court today after his arrest last week on Child Rape charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 38-year-old Daniel Jobe Justice was arrested on December 5th on four acts of alleged sexual abuse of...
The Uintah School District released a statement in response to social media postscirculating this week. The post on social media claimed that someone recently washospitalized due to fentanyl that was obtained at a school within the District. The Districtresponded on...