Local news from across the Uintah Basin.
Traffic Stop Ends In Drug Arrest In Duchesne County
A traffic stop in Duchesne County ended in arrest last week.
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Vernal Man Charged For Alleged Theft Of Transaction Cards And Documents
A Vernal man has been charged for alleged theft that took place this summer.
If A Real Evacuation Order Came For Your Area, Would You Be Ready?
The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department is using the false evacuation alerts issued over the weekend as an opportunity to encourage a real reminder to locals.
End In Sight For Vernal City 100 North Sewer Construction Project
Vernal City has announced that the end is in sight for the sewer construction project on 100 North which has replaced about 1.5 miles of sewer line.
Another Great Summer With ‘Fishing With The Fox’
The annual ‘Fishing with the Fox’ event culminated in prize drawings during the Alive After 5 finale at the Uintah County Library park last week.
Latest Unemployment Report
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that June’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.6%, down a tenth of a percentage point from its level in May.
Sunday’s False Evacuation Alerts Confuse Uintah County Residents
False alerts sent around the state caused some scrambling and alarm on Sunday evening. Parts of Uintah County were among the areas where Emergency Evacuation text notifications were issued by mistake a little before 5pm.
Man Reported Unconscious Under Vehicle Arrested For Drugs
A call to dispatch for help was issued on Sunday in Vernal after a man was seen lying unconscious under a vehicle. Officers arrived and found the man on the ground underneath a pickup truck near the driver side door which was open at the time.
Union High School Shares Electronics Policy For Upcoming School Year
A new Utah law prohibits cellphones and other electronics during school hours and Union High School has shared their policy moving into the new school year.
Employment Update- August of 2026
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for June 2026 increased an estimated 1.5% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 26,300 jobs since June 2025.
Little Horse Fire Closures All Lifted
All closures were lifted late last week associated with the Little Horse Fire in Duchesne County.
BLM Issues EA On Uintah County Project
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced some approvals on August 7th.