A minor walking down the hallway of the Horizon Hotel in Vernal was forcibly grabbed and raped on Sunday, according to police. 31-year-old Michael J. Grant was arrested and booked into Uintah County Jail on charges of felony Object Rape and two counts of Forcible...
Here is a rundown on the activities taking place across the Uintah Basin on July Fourth. In Duchesne City there will be a Lions Club Breakfast from 7am to 10am at Wallace Park. The parade takes place at 10:30am on Main Street. The fun heads to Roy Park where there...
The latest competitive craze has arrived in Vernal City. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved a year ago during a Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting and the courts are now open for play. Pickleball is a...
Everyone loves fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. Well, almost everyone. The Roosevelt Animal Shelter wants to remind the public that every July the shelters get flooded with strays who are affected by the fireworks. The shelter offers some tips to keep your...
Recently, Uintah Basin Healthcare announced that their Vernal Campus Emergency Department is now a certified Stroke Receiving Facility. What this means is that the campus has the required infrastructure, staff, and equipment to stabilize and provide rapid, optimal,...
Safety is a must when it comes to having fun with fireworks. Here are safety tips from the Utah State Fire Marshal: Only adults should light fireworks. Keep matches and lighters away from children. Only use fireworks outdoors. Only light one firework at a time and get...
While the Department of Transportation did not award SkyWest Airlines the bid to continue at Vernal Regional Airport, no break in service is expected. The eligibility of SkyWest to continue service was not made by local officials.The DOT rejected the application due...
The Vernal Elks Lodge had a great time hosting the Journey of Hope riders on Wednesday, June 28th. Anthony Christianson with the Elks Lodge shares that this is an annual event that comes through Vernal on a trip from the west coast to Washington DC where they raise...
It’s time to celebrate America’s Independence and if you’re planning to use fireworks here’s a few things to remember. First, be prepared by reading and following the label directions on fireworks. Always have water handy such as a garden hose or bucket of water. Keep...
Governor Spencer Cox has declared Sunday, July 2nd, as a day of prayer and thanksgiving in Utah. This means he is asking faith leaders and all Utahns throughout the state to join in offering prayers of thanks after a year of record-breaking snowfall. The announcement...