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Increased patrol shifts on holidays aim to deter those who would consider driving impaired as well as have more eyes on the roads to catch those that do make that decision. When asked about New Year’s Eve, Vernal Police shared that during the peak celebration times of...

The New Year is full of possibilities and most people will give at least some thought towards goals they have for 2026. The Uintah County Library is on the team to help launch the New Year in the right direction by hosting a Creative New Year event. “It's the New...

Avalanche danger has amped up in the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center, the January 2nd forecast for the Uinta Mountains states that “today, CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger exists and human triggered avalanches are LIKELY, but for two distinctly...

Vernal City has announced that they are in the process of applying for funding needed for contamination cleanup downtown. Soil contamination and the City being uniquely positioned to qualify for special grants for the cleanup were chief among the reasons for Vernal...

If you like cars and snow, Daggett County is the place you need to be this month where there will be not one, but two snow rally events. The first snow rally is January 17th and 18th where vehicles must be older than 1954 with no modern engines allowed and no fees to...

New Vernal City Mayor Corey Foley has a message for the community as he looks forward to this year. “In 2026 I look forward to completing some of our ongoing projects,” shares Mayor Foley. “[This includes] our 3500 West water line replacement, completing our sidewalk...

A local pup and his proud owners are enjoying a few moments in the spotlight. ‘Dennis the Menace’ loves posing for pictures and as a result has been featured on Utah news stations on multiple occasions. “He is a very happy dog, always showing off by chasing his tail...

Vernal Police issued a press release last week on the arrest of 50-year-old Angela Accuttoroop who was booked into Uintah County Jail on charges of child abuse homicide. Vernal PD shared that a 3-year-old boy died on September 4th due to blunt force injuries. Court...

Local law enforcement have a message for all as we say farewell to 2025 and ring in 2026: Make safety the top priority. Utah Highway Patrol urges all to plan in advance if choosing to celebrate with alcohol. Law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on impaired...

The opportunity to run for office in 2026 begins with the candidacy filing which opens this Friday. In both Duchesne County and Uintah County, the local offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3; County Commission...