Union High School Shares Electronics Policy For Upcoming School Year
A new Utah law prohibits cellphones and other electronics during school hours and Union High School has shared their policy moving into the new school year.
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Employment Update- August of 2026
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for June 2026 increased an estimated 1.5% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 26,300 jobs since June 2025.
Little Horse Fire Closures All Lifted
All closures were lifted late last week associated with the Little Horse Fire in Duchesne County.
BLM Issues EA On Uintah County Project
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced some approvals on August 7th.
Brooklyn Murray Crowned 2026 Alive After Five Winner
Another year of a favorite local singing competition wrapped up last night at the park in front of the Uintah County Library.
West Nile Virus Report For Northeastern Utah
The latest report from the Utah Department of Health shares that the presence of West Nile Virus is confirmed in northeastern Utah.
Vernal City Council August 5 Meeting Rundown
The Vernal City Council met on Wednesday, August 5, to consider several agreements, infrastructure projects, and operational items supporting the City's ongoing work.
Middle Schools Introducing Big Schedule Change For 6th Graders In USD
The jump from elementary school to middle school is a big one and a scheduling change being implemented for 6th grade students in Uintah School District aims at assisting in students’ success.
BLM Approves Natural Gas Wells, Vegetation Treatments, And Temporary Water Pipeline
The BLM Vernal Field Office has announced several approvals this week. Approval has been given for the Wonsits Valley Temporary Lay-flat Water Pipeline.
8th District Court Judge Among Nominees For Utah Supreme Court
The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission announced this week that nominees have been selected for two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court. These vacancies result from the retirement of Justice Diana Hagen on May 8, 2026, and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant on August 31, 2026. Among the nominees is Eighth District Court Judge Samuel Chiara.
Fire North Of Roosevelt Quickly Contained
A fire north of Roosevelt was quickly contained on Wednesday.
What Cameras Are Used By Vernal Police Department And What Are They Used For?
Vernal City Police Department has responded to questions about cameras used by their agency and what they are used for. The Vernal Police Department shared on Wednesday that they use Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to help locate stolen vehicles, assist with missing person cases, and support other legitimate criminal investigations. If a license […]