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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...

January is a tough month for many so thankfully there are fun local events to help battle the winter blues. The Dinosaurland Cornhole Classic at Western Park is happening January 22nd through the 24th. Thursday is the Switcholio Blind Draw Tournament with Senior and...

The time to give input is now for a Wild Trail Project proposed by Northwest Pipeline in Daggett County. Northwest has applied to build a new compressor station adjacent to the existing Clay Basin Meter Station to provide an additional 57,955 dekatherms per day...

The Uintah Basin and other rural areas of Utah are eligible for help aimed at modernizing health care across the country. Utah has been awarded over $195 million dollars in federal 2026 funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program. “Many Utahns living in...

If you’re a woman and learning self defense is among your goals for 2026, an opportunity is coming up to help you reach your goal. Uintah Special Service District 1 has partnered with Vernal Police Department and Triad Jiu Jitsu to offer a course this spring but space...

A favorite annual event that provides a red carpet experience and prom for our special needs community members is just over 6 weeks away and a new partnership is happening to help those individuals get ready in style. All year round, the Uintah County Library accepts...