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Methamphetamine Located During Parole Compliance Check
A Vernal man has new charges after drugs were located during a parole compliance check of his home this week. During the compliance check, a plastic tub was found sitting on a dresser containing 2 glass pipes with substance consistent with methamphetamine.
Alcohol Restricted Driver Arrested For DUI In Vernal
An Alcohol Restricted Driver was arrested for DUI this week in Vernal. A patrol officer observed a blue pickup traveling eastbound on Main Street downtown while failing to maintain a single lane of travel.
Uintah County Building Project To Improve ADA Accessibility In North Parking Lot/Entrance
Uintah County announced on Thursday plans to renovate the county building’s north parking lot and entrance starting within the next week to improve ADA accessibility.
Local SONIC Top 12 Ranking Means $10,000 For Local Classrooms
A nice chunk of funding is being shared among local classrooms thanks to the high performance of the local SONIC crew who earned a spot among the Top 12 SONICs nationwide in their 2026 Dr. Pepper Games.
Duchesne County USU Extension Receives Community Partnership Grant
Duchesne County’s USU Extension has received a Community Partnership grant in support of its Utah Voices in Agriculture program. Utah Voices in Agriculture helps women build skills and connections within the agricultural industry.
Senator Curtis: It’s Time for Republicans to Return to Our Roots
Senator Curtis says that GOP efforts to replace core conservative principles with MAGA populism have backfired and that there needs to be a return to the conservative principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, free trade, etc.
BLM Approves Well Pad Oil Development For Scout Energy Management
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced this week that they have issued an Environmental Assessment for the V1 Well Pad. The Official signed a decision record approving three Applications for Permit to Drill.
Vernal Rotary Club Coat Drive Success; Focus Shifts To Santa’s Community Effort
The Rotary Club of Vernal has succeeded in warming community members as winter approaches and will now focus on warming hearts through Santa’s Community Effort.
Ute Tribe Business Committee Issues News Release Concerning Checkpoint Dispute With Uintah County Sheriff’s Office
The Ute Indian Tribe has responded to the account of the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office regarding what the Sheriff’s Office called an “unlawful checkpoint/roadblock on Seep Ridge Road” on October 16th.
Ashley National Forest Update On Christmas Tree Permits
Finding the perfect Christmas tree is a tradition for many families in northeastern Utah. Permits to cut down your Christmas tree in Ashley National Forest will be available for purchase online or in person starting November 12th.