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A man with at least 2 prior DUI convictions was arrested in Uintah County this week and charged with another one. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on May 26, an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to maintain the lane of travel. While speaking with the driver, the officer observed […]
The Uintah County Republican Party has announced that the Uintah County Republican Party Central Committee convened on May 26, 2026, in response to the announced resignation of Uintah County Attorney Jaymon J. Thomas, effective June 5. In accordance with Utah Code 20A‑1‑509.1, the Committee unanimously voted to submit three qualified individuals to the Uintah County […]
A man is facing charges again for DUI after being arrested in Duchesne County on May 22nd. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Terrance Anthony Roufs was the sole occupant in a white Ford SUV. He was asked to exit the vehicle but had difficulty maintaining balance, including during field sobriety testing. Roufs was […]
A traffic stop for speeding in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest for DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer spotted the vehicle on Highway 40 near the Ioka Lane Junction. The driver was identified as 66-year-old Jackson Lee Lough. A baggie with white crystal substance was found in his pants […]
A Vernal man is behind bars after allegedly using AI to create child pornography from a real image of a child known to him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on or about May 19th, in Uintah County, it was discovered that a Vernal man had produced child sexual abuse material that he kept on […]
An arrest for allegedly trafficking Fentanyl was made in Duchesne County this month. On May 12th, officers working as Agents on the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force conducted a traffic stop on a White Ford SUV due to the vehicle drifting within and outside its lane and making abrupt corrective movements. The stop was conducted […]
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business as fun and recreation on Flaming Gorge continues. The most recent […]
Vernal Police Department has issued a response following public speculation on and off of social media regarding police response to a motorcycle rally over the weekend. The Utah Chapter of POBOB, the Pissed Off Bastards of Berdoo, and Rebel Bastards Rocky Mountain held a ‘Ride Against Suicide’ poker run and conference at Western Park in […]
Vernal City has provided an update as changes to water rates are being explored. On April 29th, public comment was welcomed during a special city council meeting. No decisions were made at that time but the public was assured that the recorded feedback would be carefully reviewed by the Public Works Committee as they worked […]
Drought has far reaching effects, and help for agricultural operations, including in rural areas like the Uintah Basin, is available. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The new […]
An arrest was made last week in connection with the burglary of a livestock sale barn in Ballard. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Daniel Engle allegedly had direct involvement with the burglary during which the building was broken into and multiple powertools, electronics, check books, bank records, cash, a dump truck and a […]
While keeping an eye out for a deal on Facebook Marketplace, it is wise to use safe practices as not all are honest about the items being sold. A recent case of local deception has resulted in a felony charge for a Vernal man. According to the Probable Cause Statement, around February 12 in Uintah […]