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A Vernal man has been sentenced in a case investigated by the FBI. United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced on Monday that 22-year-old Jonas D. Saunders, of Vernal, was sentenced on June 4th, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for one count of cyberstalking and one count of using a telecommunications device to abuse, […]
A new Uintah County Attorney has been sworn into office. Uintah County shared that a Special Session of the Uintah County Commission was taking place on Monday, June 8, at 9 a.m. to appoint Nathan L. Rawlings as Uintah County Attorney. Following the appointment, Mr. Rawlings was sworn into office. “Under Utah Code 20A-1-508, if […]
Simplot has received a much deserved recognition recently. Simplot Company announced that their Vernal mine has “once again received two prestigious awards from the Utah Mining Association: the Environmental Stewardship Award and the Outstanding Safety Performance Award. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes leadership in environmental progress. Vernal earned this honor for its innovative, science-based approach […]
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has made approvals on the Ranch Oil Wells Development in Duchesne County. “The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will authorize five Applications for Permit to Uinta Wax Operating LLC (the applicant) to drill oil wells,” shares the announcement. “The EA analyzed potential […]
It’s time once again to celebrate our freedom and a favorite local tradition is prepping to kick it off right. “Each year, the Field of Flags creates a powerful tribute to the men and women who have served our country, our communities, and the causes we hold dear,” shares the Vernal City announcement. “Thousands of […]
The statewide drought has created the need for all to learn to do things differently this year with their yards and landscaping. On Thursday, June 18, at 6pm, Uintah County is hosting a free ‘Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard Workshop’ in the Community Development Office of the Uintah County building. “Participants will learn practical […]
Officers responded to a welfare check in Roosevelt leading them to an alleged victim of an assault. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the victim was reluctant to speak. Officers were able to observe that the victim had a laceration across the bridge of their nose, and numerous bruises on their right forearm and […]
Funeral services for Glenda Arrowchis, age 90 of Lapoint, the wife of Frank Arrowchis, will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Ballard Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held at the same location on Sunday evening from 5 :00 – 7:00 PM […]
Young baseball players are taking over the town this weekend for another great year of the Uintah Basin Bash Baseball Tournament. This is the 16th year for the event and this year’s tournament will host 54 teams, utilizing 11 fields for games in Vernal and Naples. The teams range from 8U to 14U and are […]
UBTech has shared an inspiring student highlight in a recent press release. Carter Casanova has always felt drawn to hands-on work. While still in high school, he began taking welding courses at UBTech in 2019…After high school, he entered the oil and gas industry, continuing that hands-on path, where welding would occasionally surface as part […]
The Uintah County Commission has announced a special public meeting for Monday, June 8th. Last month, Uintah County Attorney Jaymon J. Thomas announced his resignation, effective June 5th. The Uintah County Republican Party Central Committee convened on May 26th in response to the resignation and unanimously voted to submit three qualified individuals to the Uintah […]
The Utah Inland Port Authority announced this week that Lori Haslem has joined UIPA as the Associate Vice President of Business Development. The announcement shares that in her role with the Port, Haslem will support business development efforts across the state and will oversee the Pony Express, Verk and Black Gold Project Areas. “Lori brings […]