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Public Asked For Help Identifying Those Involved In Piping Vandalism
The public is asked to share any information they may have about vandalism that has taken place on the Central Canal piping project on 1500 West in Vernal. The vandalism was discovered as crews were pressure testing the new infrastructure. It was discovered that large...
UHS Student Council Recognized As National Gold Council Of Excellence
Uintah High School shared exciting news this month. Uintah High School’s Student Council has once again been recognized as a National Gold Council of Excellence and that’s not all. UHS is the only public school this year to earn the award for the third year in a row....
BLM Authorizes Drilling Permits In Duchesne County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized drilling permits on oil wells in Duchesne County. Three permits were issued to Javelin Energy Partners Management LLC for the Jensen Oil Wells. The project location is on private surface land northeast...
Man Arrested After Alarming Hotel Guests In Parking Lot
A man was arrested last week in Vernal after officers responded to calls in the early morning hours of a man with a glass tube pipe about the size of a baseball bat in the hotel parking lot brandishing weapons, talking about selling drugs, and displaying disturbing...
Uintah County Republican Party Nominating Convention
Uintah County Republican PartyNominating ConventionApril 14, 2026Uintah Conference Center313 East 200 SouthVernal, UT 84078All County and State Delegates must bring valid government issued ID4:30 PM Credentials Check-in / Meet the Candidates6:00 PM Nominating...
Vandalism Discovered On Kids Canal Piping
Vernal City Police Department is actively investigating a case of vandalism on the new piping of Kids Canal in Uintah County. With the project in the final stages, crews began pressure testing on the section from 500 North to 400 North, leading to the discovery of...
10th Circuit Judge Determines Split Estate Lands Not Indian Country
A federal judge has made a determination on a boundary issue regarding the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. 10th Circuit Judge Robert J. Shelby issued a Memorandum Decision and Order in the case of the Ute Indian Tribe versus the State of Utah that asked “whether the...
UDOT Construction Update On Indian Canyon
UDOT announced that construction in Indian Canyon is continuing to move forward with three major projects taking place this month. First, crews are rebuilding pipe crossings near Milepost 260-262. This work is expected to take approximately 2 to 3 weeks to complete. A...
Joint Operation Focuses On Preventing Illegal Sales To Minors
A joint operation is focused on protecting youth while holding local businesses accountable. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared on Thursday that the Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Tri-County Health, conducted a joint compliance operation in Duchesne...
Meet The Candidate: Nathan Rawlings For Uintah County Attorney
Nathan Rawlings recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Rawlings is a Republican running for Uintah County Attorney as a convention only candidate. He is running against incumbent Uintah County...
Uintah School District Announces Employees Of The Year
The Uintah School District Teacher of the Year is Maeser Elementary teacher Alisa Atherton. The District shared several things about Alisa that stands out: She has been recognized with the TEACH grant, the AI for K-12 grant, the FIRST LEGO League Discover grant, and...
Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
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