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School may have started but the heat of summer isn’t going anywhere right away. Officials say to expect more record-setting heat, with highs 10 to 15 degrees above normal across eastern Utah and western Colorado again today. “The rest of the region, however, will have mostly clear skies, making it feel even hotter under the […]
Vernal City has opened the door on some possible changes ahead for the Vernal Innovation Hub location. Vernal City announced this month that they have listed the Innovation Hub building for potential sale to test market interest. The building formally housed the Vernal City Police Department and City Hall and was eventually repurposed to house […]
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a Ft. Duchesne man with second degree murder after he allegedly beat his elderly mother to death after she would not let him use her car. According to court documents, 52-year-old Philip Bernard Weston, also known as Philip Bernard […]
Work is well underway on a much loved Halloween charity event and there is still plenty of time to get involved. Event organizers announced last week that the 4 local charities that will benefit from the Hotel Vernal Haunt this year are Project Alley, Friends Against Family Violence, Utah Foster Care, and KLiC. Of course, […]
A collective effort has led to the opening of the new Teen Center located inside Uintah High School. The Uintah School District announcement shares that the Teen Center is a welcoming space designed to support all Uintah High students. It includes a food pantry stocked with nutritious snacks and meals, washers and dryers, two bathrooms […]
The Roosevelt Branch Library of the Duchesne County Library System announced this month some helpful purchases made thanks to grant funding. A $5,000 Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Utah State Library was used to upgrade the patron computers in the library. “The grant was administered by the Institute of Museum and Library […]
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce shared exciting news this week. They are the recipient of not one, but two awards from the Utah Association of Chambers. The award for Best Weekly Newsletter recognized the resources, updates, and community highlights the Vernal Chamber shares with its members every single week. The award for Best Marketing […]
The Uintah High School Theatre program takes their pursuit of excellence seriously and this school year will be no different. This week, the talented students of Uintah High will channel their inner wizard as they audition for roles in this fall’s production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’. “We are incredibly excited to bring […]
A Roosevelt man was found with Fentanyl during a recent traffic stop in which he also had a young child with him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the vehicle 37-year-old Adam Anderton was driving was stopped for an observed equipment violation in Uintah County on July 28th. During the stop, a state certified K-9 […]
La Capirucha We had a fantastic time celebrating the 1-year anniversary of La Capirucha food truck with a special ribbon cutting ceremony! Located in the Vernal Cinemas parking lot on Highway 40 Stop by, grab a bite, and help us show them some love. Your taste buds will thank you!
Progress has been made on wildfires in the region. The Beulah Fire in the High Uintas enjoyed recent rainfall around the perimeter that has dampened fuels and allowed crews to continue structure protection and ongoing efforts. The August 17th evening report of the Beulah Fire reported its size at 4,580 acres. The weather over the […]
As of the latest report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the first positive human case of West Nile Virus has been reported and it is in the Salt Lake County health jurisdiction. The first positive horse case has also been reported and it is in Utah County. The count of mosquito […]