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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Asks Public For Help Identifying Suspects
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help from the public in identifying suspects believed to have burglarized the Gateway Gas Station in Duchesne on January 28th. What appeared to be a father and his children arrived in a light-colored Honda Odyssey...
Tipped Over Toy Hauler Trailer Blocks Eastbound Highway 40 In Vernal
You think you’re having a bad day at work? Think again. The wrong set of circumstances resulted in a toy hauler trailer tipped on its side on Highway 40 near the Walgreens intersection on Tuesday. Vernal PD responded at about 11:43am to the call and remained on site...
Uintah Sterling Scholars Celebrated As They Prepare For Competition
The Uintah High School Sterling Scholars were celebrated twice on Monday. First, during the Uintah Schools State of the District event and second, on Monday evening when they performed and presented their talents. USU Uintah Basin, UBTech, and the Uintah Schools...
Give’m Health: Wastewater Professionals Meeting Tomorrow
TriCounty Health Department is taking a break from their monthly virtual training in exchange for an in person meeting for wastewater professionals. The onsite wastewater professionals meeting was last held in February 2019 and was considered an important gathering of...
T-Rex Patiently Awaits Makeover
T-Rex on Highway 40 in Vernal has endured the long cold winter along with everyone else and can’t wait for spring to resume his makeover in progress. Community members and local business owners stepped up last spring to see T-Rex restored to his former glory rather...
Vernal Rotary Club Highlights Mini-Grant Program Recipient
Every day is just another day of the Vernal Rotary Club making a positive difference in the community. Last week the Vernal Rotary Club shared a highlight of one of their Mini-Grant Program recipients. “The Best Day Ever Learning Adventures LLC received a $2000 grant...
Vernal Woman Sentenced For Entering U.S. Capitol Building
A Vernal woman who entered the United States Capitol building during the events of January 6th, 2021, has been sentenced in a federal court. Susan Manwaring and her son Landon Manwaring traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in rallies supporting Donald Trump and...
Uintah Schools ‘State Of The District’ Event Held Monday
Uintah School District held their first State of the District event on Monday morning at the Uintah Conference Center hosted by the Uintah Schools Foundation. The event celebrated student creativity and achievements with the Uintah High jazz band and a choir made of...
Roosevelt Nature Park Phase 1 Nearing Completion
Phase 1 of the new Roosevelt Nature Park is nearing completion. Phase I includes the planning, easements, trail construction, bridges, and parking lot, among other features. Phase II includes the construction of a fishpond, additional trail work, restrooms and more. A...
DWS On Nearly $5 Million Awarded For Vernal City Waterline Replacement
Last week, the Department of Workforce Services issued a press release announcing that the Community Impact Board approved a $2,881,000 dollar grant and a $2,087,000 dollar low-interest loan for a waterline replacement in Vernal City. “Providing safe water systems is...
DWR Reminds Pet Owners Allowing Dogs To Chase/Harass Big Game Illegal
It’s been a rough winter and the Division of Wildlife Resources is working to educate the public on protections in place for wildlife. Utah’s wildlife often struggles to find food during the winter, and animals like deer and elk rely heavily on the body fat reserves...
Roosevelt City Council Explores Aquatic Center Fee Schedule Changes
The Roosevelt City Council discussed possible changes to their fee schedule during the City Council meeting last week. No rate changes were approved as this was just a work session but like other municipalities, the council has to consider rising costs moving forward....
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