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Senator Ron Winterton and Representative Scott Chew provided highlights from Utah’s 2025 legislative session during the Vernal Chamber luncheon. Among the items highlighted by Senator Winterton was a bill trying to solve the funding problem created when mineral lease money stopped coming back to the counties of origin. Over the last three years they’ve worked […]
A Vernal City traffic alert has been issued for travelers to be aware of a road closure this week in the downtown area. “The 200 South water line replacement project is underway!” shares Vernal City. “As of [Tuesday], 200 South remains closed to through traffic between 100 East and 400 East. However, by Friday, everything […]
An investigation resulted in arrest last week after a tip came in to law enforcement of possible drug activity at a Uintah County home that was described as like a McDonald’s drive-thru where individuals would briefly go up to a cracked bedroom window, make contact, then leave. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, it […]
The Vernal Oilers did what they set out to do and are coming home National Champions! The Oilers defeated the Springfield Pics 6 to 2 during Monday’s USPHL Premier National Championship game. In response to the win, Vernal City Mayor Doug Hammond proclaimed March 24th as Vernal Oilers Day, honoring the team’s remarkable achievements this […]
The Rock Springs Police Department is asking for tips from the public after vandalism was discovered on Foothill Blvd on March 22nd. “Rock Springs Police Department received a call about vandalism to the Tesla charging stations,” shares the announcement. “When officers arrived on scene they observed that four of the charging stations had Swastikas spray […]
A Craig, Colorado man has been arrested for taking photographs in a restaurant bathroom. According to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, on the afternoon of March 20th, 47-year-old Dustin Hyatt was taken into custody following an investigation by the All Crimes Enforcement Team. On February 21st, officers from the ACET Task Force uncovered that Hyatt […]
Uintah County is spreading the word of a new scam in circulation. A scam letter is being sent to property owners stating, “Intent to seize your assets and property” with a large amount due immediately. “These letters are not being sent from Uintah County,” shares the announcement. “In fact, the office listed on this letter […]
Uintah School District announced that three Uintah High Technology Student Association leaders recently returned victorious from their state conference in Provo. Lois Lyman, Tommy Cruz IV, and Elspeth Montague took 2nd place with their entry in Board Game Design, culminating months of hard work. Cruz also placed 1st in the grueling 3-hour CAD-Engineering session. “It […]
A mother and son in Uintah County are facing kidnapping charges after taking a 10-month-old baby from a residence against the protests of the biological and custodial mother. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a call of a woman reporting that her boyfriend, 29-year-old Kayden Ray Jensen, had taken her baby […]
It was a common happening in Uintah County last week when an agricultural spring burn got a bit out of control and the fire department responded to stop the spread. In that case, which took place west of Vernal Avenue on 2500 North, a controlled burn got into the ditch bank and took off into […]
A movement is growing to fund the Visa renewals of the two Dual Language Immersion program teachers at Discovery Elementary. Initially, supporters were urging the Uintah School District to step up and provide a way to fund the Visa renewals but the school board met last week and the funding was not approved. Superintendent Dr. […]
Vernal Oilers Head Coach Ryan Howse has declared Monday, March 24th, officially an unofficial local holiday and invite all to tune in to the watch party with all the energy and positive vibes for the Oilers’ first ever National Championship game. The link to watch is shared on the Vernal Oilers Facebook page and the […]