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Vernal Man On Probation For Child Sex Abuse Material Arrested On New Charges
A Vernal man on probation for downloading and sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material online is at it again and facing a long list of new charges. Russell Eugene Drake pleaded Guilty to two counts of 3rd Degree Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in February 2024,...
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Vernal Man On Probation For Child Sex Abuse Material Arrested On New Charges
A Vernal man on probation for downloading and sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material online is at it again and facing a long list of new charges. Russell Eugene Drake pleaded Guilty to two counts of 3rd Degree Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in February 2024,...
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Man Arrested For DUI Also Charged With Physical And Sexual Assault
An Attempt to Locate on an alleged drunk driver resulted in a variety of serious charges for the night’s events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer saw the reported vehicle and observed the driver pull into a driveway and enter a residence. The...
Helicopter Crash At Wolf Creek Campground Off SR-35
Miraculously, four people aboard a helicopter near Wolf Creek Campground survived a crash that mangled the helicopter. According to officials, the Wasatch County 9-1-1 Center received a text-to-911 report of a helicopter crash approximately 100 yards off State Road 35...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Rep. Christine Watkins Gives 2025 Legislative Session Preview In KOAL Newsroom
Representative Christine Watkins was a guest on Castle Country Focus, a KOAL radio interview on Castle Country Radio...
Uintah Basin Fisheries Among Locations Of New Fishing Records Set In 2024
Uintah Basin destinations were among the locations where new fishing records were set in 2024. A new catch-and-keep...
What Is Caller ID Spoofing? Uintah Basin Healthcare Educates Public
Uintah Basin Healthcare is sounding the alarm on an issue that is widespread: Spoofing. “We have been made aware of...
Cox Signs Executive Order To Streamline Permitting Process
Governor Spencer Cox signed Executive Order 2025-01 this week titled ‘Expanding and Improving Permitting Efficiency at...
Roosevelt Police Request Public’s Help To Identify Individuals
Roosevelt City Police Department is once again looking for the public’s help. The agency shared the information on...
Man With Beanie Full Of Meth And Pipes Attempts To Run From Police
A Vernal man is facing charges after attempting to run from police while carrying a beanie stuffed with...
Savage Announces Crude-By-Rail Transload Terminal For Eastern Utah
Adding to its growing network of transload terminals across North America, an energy service/transport company has...
Roosevelt PD Requests Public’s Help Identifying Man From Security Footage
Roosevelt City Police Department has requested the public’s help identifying an individual. The agency shared four...
Wildfire Damage to Sheep Creek Prompts Deer And Elk Range Habitat Project
Wildfire damage to the usual winter feeding grounds for mule deer and elk has prompted a project to improve and create...
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.













































