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Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum and TriCounty Health Director Kirk Benge joined forces and visited the Evans Family Media studios this week to sound the alarm on what they have called the fentanyl crisis that has hit the Uintah Basin. Sheriff Labrum says that while drugs have been a consistent problem in the Basin for […]
A Fort Duchesne woman was arrested in Uintah County on December 8th after crashing her vehicle and running from police. According to court documents, 34-year-old Laura Kay Jean Tapoof was seen operating a vehicle at night without headlights. An officer attempted to stop Tapoof but she fled and crashed into another vehicle in a parking […]
A man was arrested in Uintah County after an incident of assault and driving recklessly over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were notified of an incident that occurred when 30-year-old James Dean Allen was traveling through the Ballard area driving in one vehicle while another adult and two children were […]
The Jensen Fire Department’s gift to the community this year is some very important safety reminders. First, is a message on gift giving safety of products containing a lithium-ion battery. “Lithium-ion batteries are in more than you probably expect,” shares Jensen Fire. “Be sure to read the labels! Follow the safety guides. They are there […]
A very important local program will finally have a permanent home. Friends Against Family Violence is a community based nonprofit domestic violence program that provides services, shelter, crisis intervention, and education in Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett County. Established in 2019, the organization has helped countless people all while having its main offices move around quite […]
Two people, including a minor, were treated for injuries at Ashley Regional Medical Center after a violent rampage that took place on December 10th in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 50-year-old Dustin Joseph Bryant broke multiple windows including the windshield of a vehicle while intoxicated to the point of being a […]
The Vernal Middle School Auditorium was a hub of Christmas cheer and music from around the world on Saturday with the two Christmas concerts of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus. UBOC Artistic Director Dr. Cory Evans’ enthusiasm was infectious as he conducted the concert and shared the historic background behind much of the music. […]
Work has continued on the revitalization projects in downtown Vernal but most work will be on pause soon for the winter months. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the decent weather has allowed crews to work longer into the season but that is wrapping up this month. One exciting accomplishment has been the concrete […]
Uintah High School’s FBLA chapter found success at last week’s regional competition at USU Eastern in Price. 16 Uintah students competed in categories ranging from Advertising and Business Management to Marketing and Health Care Administration. Their preparedness and professionalism shined through as every student placed in the Top 5 in at least one event. Their […]
Local efforts to study and conserve monarch butterfly populations are making a difference and volunteers received exciting news last week. One of the butterflies tagged this season in the Vernal area has been spotted nestled for the winter in a cluster of monarchs at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary in California. The Southwest Monarch Study […]
The Division of Wildlife Resources would love to help you fill up the stocking of the outdoors enthusiasts in your family. DWR suggests gifting Utah fishing or hunting licenses or by paying for their registration fee for a hunting or fishing challenge! Along with ice fishing, Utah also offers several hunts during the winter months. […]
A Vernal man is scheduled to make an initial appearance in court today after his arrest last week on Child Rape charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 38-year-old Daniel Jobe Justice was arrested on December 5th on four acts of alleged sexual abuse of the same victim over the course of 4 years. […]