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Meth Use In Smith’s Parking Lot Results In Arrest
Law enforcement responded to a call to the Smith’s parking lot in Vernal the day before Thanksgiving after a report of what appeared to be 2 individuals consuming illegal drugs while sitting in a vehicle. When the officer arrived, the reported vehicle was found...
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Meth Use In Smith’s Parking Lot Results In Arrest
Law enforcement responded to a call to the Smith’s parking lot in Vernal the day before Thanksgiving after a report of what appeared to be 2 individuals consuming illegal drugs while sitting in a vehicle. When the officer arrived, the reported vehicle was found...
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DWR Gives Guidance On When To Report A Wildlife Sighting
While it may seem like wildlife are moving through populated areas more often, the Division of Wildlife Resources says the increase in doorbell and security cameras in neighborhoods is largely to blame. The most important thing is to just keep your distance. “Getting...
Library On Wheels Sharing Resources
The Uintah County Library has an exciting offering that is literally on the move. The Library on Wheels travels to smaller communities to reach more residents in Uintah County. Yesterday, they enjoyed bringing books and resources to the Tridell Fire Station and...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Two Men Arrested After Officers Find Over 700 Fentanyl Pills In Vehicle
On January 26th, officers with the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strikeforce and the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were...
Vernal City Manager Presents 2023 In Review
It was a full house at the Vernal City employee appreciation dinner last week where employees were recognized for...
2024 Burbot Bash Removes Over 3100 Burbot And 319 Lake Trout
It was another epic year for the annual Burbot Bash on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The 2024 event had 801 participants...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warn Of Scammers Hitting Locals
Scammers continue to find victims in the region as they pretend to be from the United States Postal Service. The...
Students Impress At USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science Fair
The Uintah Conference Center was full of energy and great minds last week at the Utah State University Uintah Basin...
Details On Duchesne Branch Library Temporary Closure/Construction Timeline
Further details have been shared about the temporary closure coming up for the Duchesne Branch Library that is housed...
Ashley National Forest Final Forest Plan EIS And Record Of Decision
Ashley National Forest has announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Forest Plan and...
Volunteers Reach Goal During Pepsi ‘Packing Out Hunger’ Event
Every year, the employees of the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and their families put on hair nets and unite in a...
Know Before You Go; Snowmobile Safety Tips
Recent snowmobile accidents have had devastating consequences this month in the Strawberry Reservoir area. Within a...
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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