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The Utah Wellbeing Project Survey is a statewide initiative being run by Utah State University and Vernal is one of 46 communities invited to participate. “The goal of this survey is to better understand the life conditions of people in Utah cities and towns and how different aspects of wellbeing vary from person to person […]
Scam calls aren’t going anywhere and citizens need to be diligent to avoid falling victim. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is the latest law enforcement agency in the region to issue a scam alert reminding all that law enforcement agencies will not call over the phone and demand payments for outstanding arrest warrants or for […]
Vehicle burglaries and vehicle theft have unfortunately been a growing issue in the region. One recent incident had a relatively quick resolution after calls for medical attention came in from a local shopping center’s parking lot. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a residence on March 18th on the report of […]
A case of identity fraud provides a cautionary tale out of Uintah County. According tocourt documents, a Vernal man allegedly opened up checking accounts in his and hisgrandmother’s name. He forged checks from the account in his grandmother’s namewithout her knowing, and deposited the checks into the checking account in his name.Police allege that he […]
An Electric Vehicle charging station is now available in Roosevelt at the TriCountyHealth Department location. This is the second phase of the project following thecharging stations at the Vernal location. “These EV charging stations will allow forgreater access for tourists and families of residents to visit the Uintah Basin in vehiclesthat need to be charged,” […]
The teachers at Park Elementary in Rangely have a magical experience planned for thecommunity as they raise funds for teaching supplies in classrooms. ‘A Night AtHogwarts’ is for all ages ready to experience the mystical world of Harry Potter andfriends with classes like Potions and Levitation and activities like Quidditch. All can besorted into their […]
The USA Wrestling National Championships took place over the weekend in Cedar Falls,Iowa, and local wrestlers competed and made the podium. Uintah High School FreshmanEthan Sharp earned All-American status placing 6th in the 113-pound classification.Sharp has had an amazing year of competition having finished his freshman season ofhigh school wrestling as a 4A State Champion. […]
TriCounty Health Officer Kirk Benge gave a report during Tuesday’s Uintah CountyCommission meeting. Benge explained that they monitor health trends and discussed thehealth department’s top 5 areas of concern. First is that they are seeing a decline inchildhood immunizations, including at local doctor’s offices. Second is the rates ofsuicide that are higher than other health […]
There will be a brief closure on Highway 191 north of Vernal tomorrow, March 21st. Thisclosure will be at the switchbacks to two-way traffic just north of Red Fleet State Park tomobilize heavy equipment onto the job site for the US-191 realignment project. “Crewsanticipate that impacts will be minimal, with the closure lasting only 5 […]
An adult probation and parole check ended in arrest and new charges last week in Duchesne County. 24-year-old Taya Lynn Draper was found in possession of drugs and weapons during a probationary check at her residence. Draper identified the items as meth, marijuana, and a tomahawk. She was arrested on March 11th and is now […]
An investigation into shots fired on March 8th in Uintah County on 6000 North revealed that the camp trailer at the location of the report was reported stolen out of American Fork. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer had first-hand knowledge that the trailer was owned by 48-year-old Jared Craig Ekker. On […]
Indoor and outdoor spring cleaning is made a little more affordable with the annual free dump week. Duchesne County has announced that their dump week will be held April 20th through the 27th at D/W Bluebench Landfill. Bluebench is open 8am to 4:30pm. Any special or large cleanup projects must be pre-approved by the landfill. […]