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Highway 40 Pursuit From Vernal To Roosevelt And Back Ends In DUI Arrest
A man is facing charges in Vernal’s 8th District Court after evading police. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 69-year-old Martin Welch Cozzens was traveling in a Bronco westbound on Highway 40 through Naples when an officer initiated a traffic stop due to...
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Highway 40 Pursuit From Vernal To Roosevelt And Back Ends In DUI Arrest
A man is facing charges in Vernal’s 8th District Court after evading police. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 69-year-old Martin Welch Cozzens was traveling in a Bronco westbound on Highway 40 through Naples when an officer initiated a traffic stop due to...
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Man Wanted On Statewide Warrant Arrested In Myton
A repeat DUI offender was pulled over after leaving the Family Dollar on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 54-year-old Jayson Curtis Ponton was a wanted person and officers confirmed that he had an active statewide warrant and no valid driver’s...
Search Warrant At Lapoint Residence Ends In Arrest And Felony Drug Charge
An arrest several months in the making happened on Friday at a Lapoint residence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in September, an employee of Moon Lake Electric reported that a residence was hooked up to an unauthorized power supply. The estimated total...
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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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Uintah 100 Year Celebration To Take Place During Homecoming Next Month
Uintah High School is officially 100 years old and the community is invited to join in celebrating during Homecoming...
Governor Issues Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency Due To Flooding
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah...
1 Dead, 1 Missing In Flaming Gorge Reservoir Paddle Board Drowning Incident
One woman has died and another is missing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir following a paddle boarding incident that took...
Utah Office Of Energy Development Announces Funding Award For Uinta Basin
The Utah Office of Energy Development announced on Thursday a funding award to improve air quality in the Uinta Basin....
Final Speirs Fire Update; Greens Draw Road Remains Closed
After nearly 6 weeks, the Speirs Fire in Daggett County is now categorized as 100 percent contained. The Forest...
Storms Mean Increased Threat Of Flash Flooding
It’s the time of year when flash flooding can become a concern. While the threat is higher the further south you go,...
Dinah SOAR Days Voted Favorite Local Event Among Uintah County Residents
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to a Vernal City survey. Dinah SOAR Days starts in Vernal today....
Patrols Increased Following Suspicious Incidents Around Douglas Pass
A scary account of suspicious individuals targeting travelers between Douglas Pass and the Town of Rangely has been...
Back To School Safety Tips
The safety messages from Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department reach beyond fire safety. This week they shared Back To...
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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