The planned power outage in Uintah County had some rippling effects on Wednesday morning. Originally, Rocky Mountain Power reported the maintenance work would be complete and power restored by 5:30am but the outage was prolonged in much of the area with it taking...
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce presented Joe McKea with their Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award during their luncheon on Tuesday afternoon. Joe has made a career as a Human Resources Director, currently at UELS, and has made a real impact on shaping...
Highway 40 through Vernal stays busy with not only local traffic but also large semis and heavy equipment. With an increase in noise violations, Vernal Police have been instructed to focus on enforcement. Vernal Police Chief Gledhill shared with Evans Family Media...
Patrons have another resource offered at the Roosevelt Branch Library for staying connected. “In the past year, Duchesne County Library’s Roosevelt Branch received a $16,700 grant to add laptops for patron use in the library to their services. The basis for the grant...
The survey available to provide your feedback on the released concept plans for the Lamplighter Block is still open but that won’t be the case forever. It was announced during the Vernal Chamber luncheon that those who haven’t filled out the survey yet need to make it...
A big boom, shaking homes, and rattled knick knacks - descriptions of Wednesday’s reported earthquake in northeastern Utah poured into chats on social media almost immediately after it happened. The most commonly asked question was simply, what was that!? The US...
The Mayoral candidates for municipalities in Uintah County were invited to answer questions during the Vernal Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. Naples City has two individuals running for Mayor. Brock Arnold was unable to attend but had a statement read about his focus in...
A traffic stop in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle with a headlamp and tail light out and a traffic stop was initiated. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the strong...
An intoxicated man is facing charges after officers responded to a call of disorderly conduct at a home near 500 East and 200 North in Vernal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the address and alcohol bottles were scattered across the...
Property owners along Kids Canal on 1500 West and south of 500 North in Vernal took to social media on Tuesday, frustrated and confused as crews removed trees on both sides of the canal. The tree removal is part of the UDOT project at 500 North 1500 West that will...