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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....
Community Mourns Loss Of Roosevelt Teacher Killed In Head On Collision
The community is mourning the loss of a local elementary teacher killed in a crash on Highway 40. Utah Highway Patrol reports that on Monday, February 13th, at approximately 6:44am, a 2022 grey Hyundai Kona was traveling east on Highway 40 at mile marker 103 near...
Three Local Summer Events Open For Registration
Looking to brighter days ahead, here are three area summer events now open for registration. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that these events have become more popular the last few years and all three are expected to sell out. The Outlaw Trail ATV Jamboree...
DWR Hosting Eagle Viewing Event At Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
February is Bald Eagle month in Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting an eagle viewing event in northeastern Utah. During the winter months, the bald eagle flies to Utah to get away from the colder northern conditions and find food. By February,...
‘The 39 Steps’ Opening This Weekend At Vernal Theatre: Live
Thank goodness for another theatre production opening this week with winter dragging on and the need for an escape never greater. ‘The 39 Steps’, opening Friday at Vernal Theatre: Live, is part espionage mystery and all rolling-in-the-aisles hilarity. The 5-person...
HB40 Aims To Codify The 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act Into Utah Law
This month, the Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and Special Counsel for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk have been working with Utah’s sovereign tribes in support of HB 40, which would codify the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act into Utah law. Representative Christine...
Vernal Chamber Names Esquire RV As Business Of The Month
The Public Relations Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce named Esquire RV the Business of the Month in recognition of their longevity and many contributions to our community. The Chamber highlight shares that currently owned by Kiley Moore and Brandt...
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