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An 18-year-old man was arrested in Vernal after posting a comment and video on Facebook directed at a local judge. The Facebook comment was posted on an article about a local sentencing in a court case. Along with a video of himself retrieving and discharging a...

TriCounty Health Department confirmed its first cases of measles this week and a drive-thru vaccination clinic is being held this Saturday. Statewide, the Department of Health has confirmed over 350 cases during the current outbreak, with southern Utah accounting for...

Uintah High students in Mrs. Watkins’ ‘Teaching as a Profession’ class were recognized during a Signing Day event last week. ‘Teaching as a Profession’ or TAP is a Career and Technical Education pathway that is designed to introduce students to the role and positive...

The time to buy tickets to Uintah Theatre’s production of ‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ is now as the window to credit one of the students with the sale ends when the show opens. The 14 featured performers are joined by 45 additional student actors in the...

The Vernal City Police Department has made a request of the community. “Our department truly appreciates the continued generosity of community members who donate blankets, stuffed animals for children, and other items,” shares Vernal PD. “These contributions make a...

A parole compliance check resulted in a double arrest on Thursday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a compliance check at Tobias Lopez’ residence found that Mariea Hackford was also at the residence. Both Tobias and Mariea were on ankle...

While construction was paused for winter, UDOT announced that work will resume this week on the U.S. 191 Indian Canyon projects, starting with installing conduit along the road shoulders. “Expect a one-lane flagging operation near milepost 255,” shares the...

UBTech’s President, Aaron Weight, has announced the 1776 Service Challenge, inviting all community members across the Uintah Basin to come together and celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. Drawing its name from the year the Declaration of Independence was...

It’s time everyone on the road take a deep breath and just slow down. Colorado State Patrol investigated over 500 fatal and injury crashes that involved a speeding driver and the problem goes beyond just Colorado. Speeding reduces reaction time; makes it harder to...

For the 10th consecutive year, Ashley Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This milestone,” says Ashley Regional CEO Alan Olive, “reflects the dedication of our teams, the...