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Key To $10,000 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Found By Lehi Couple

Key To $10,000 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Found By Lehi Couple

Jul 31, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an exciting weekend for treasure hunters in the Vernal area as the key to the $10,000 dollar Outlaw’s Lost Treasure was found by a Lehi couple. This was the second year for the event which grew from 354 teams last year to 397 teams this year and 1,447 participants last year to 1,584 […]

Uintah County Man Charged After Allegedly Drugging And Raping Teen Girl

Uintah County Man Charged After Allegedly Drugging And Raping Teen Girl

Jul 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Colorado man who recently moved to Uintah County was charged this week for events, including the rape of a 15-year-old girl, that allegedly occurred at his home last week. 61-year-old Kenneth John Zufelt is charged with 1st Degree Felony Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, and Human Trafficking of a Child, as well as misdemeanor […]

Monument Fire Burning in the Book Cliffs

Monument Fire Burning in the Book Cliffs

Jul 25, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Monument Fire burning in the Book Cliffs in Uintah County is 40 percent contained as of Monday night. According to Utah Fire Info, the fire remained at 82 acres as no change in acreage was reported on Monday. “Firefighters found pockets of heat near their lines earlier that they expected would cool down,” shared the update. […]

Vernal City LED Conversion Project Starting Next Week

Vernal City LED Conversion Project Starting Next Week

Jul 21, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A project to convert streetlights in downtown Vernal to LED lighting is scheduled to begin next week. Rocky Mountain Power approached Vernal City over two years ago about the option and earlier this year the two entities finalized the contract. Rocky Mountain Power is who actually owns the street light system and cities and counties […]

Sunny Cove Fire Evacuates Campground At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Sunny Cove Fire Evacuates Campground At Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Jul 18, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Crews will continue to battle the Sunny Cove Fire in Daggett County today. The fire was discovered at 3:26pm on Monday just south of Mustang Ridge Campground at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It was initially reported at 5 acres and zero percent containment and was announced the fire was caused by lightning. The Mustang Ridge Campground […]

Special Olympics Providing Opening Eyes Free Vision Clinic In Vernal

Special Olympics Providing Opening Eyes Free Vision Clinic In Vernal

Jul 17, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A special program is being offered in Vernal this month and only for the second time. Special Olympics Utah will be providing its Opening Eyes free vision clinic to individuals with intellectual disabilities. “Special Olympics Utah will be offering free vision screenings in a fun, welcoming environment to all,” shares Special Olympics Utah CEO Scott Weaver. […]

Rocky Mountain Power Implements New Wildfire Safety Precautions

Rocky Mountain Power Implements New Wildfire Safety Precautions

Jul 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Rocky Mountain Power is implementing some changes in areas identified as at higher risk for wildfire. “We have been working for the past couple of months patrolling certain circuits and replacing and repairing equipment to harden these circuits to reduce the likelihood of a spark in the event of a fault in an effort to […]

Tune Into ‘Sound Of Freedom’ Executive Producer Interview

Tune Into ‘Sound Of Freedom’ Executive Producer Interview

Jul 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

‘Sound of Freedom’, a film that pulls the veil off the horrific reality of child sex slavery based on real operations to rescue trafficked children, is a hit at the box office and can be seen locally at the Vernal Cinemas. Imagine the surprise for local theater goers last week when Paul Hutchinson, one of the […]