Local Schools Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos
Several local schools have taken time to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Vernal Middle School and Discovery Elementary each had beautiful, colorful displays.
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Preliminary General Election Results For Uintah And Duchesne County
This report includes preliminary general election results from the Uintah Basin. All preliminary election results are available at electionresults.utah.gov.
Preliminary Uintah County Election Results; Proposition 9 Fails
Preliminary election results are in. In Uintah County, Proposition #9 that proposed a change in government to a Council-Manager form failed with a vote of 64.98% Against.
Union Lady Cougars Win 3A Girls Volleyball State Championship
Hard work and perseverance paid off for a group of Union High School athletes. The Union Cougar Girls Volleyball team won the 2026 3A Girls Volleyball State Championship on Friday at Utah Valley University in Orem.
‘Potential Threat’ On USU Campus A False Alarm
An Aggie Alert indicating a potential threat on the USU Uintah Basin campus was found to be a false alarm on Monday morning. The alert was sent out at about 9am stating that there was “a potential threat on/near” the school’s Vernal campus.
Repeat Offender Arrested For DUI And Drug Possession In Maeser
A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Uintah County on Friday. A trained K9 deployed on the vehicle and gave a positive indication. A search of the vehicle yielded tin foil with fentanyl in the center console.
Vernal Rotary Coat And Hoodie Drive Happening Today
New and gently used coats are available for free today at the Vernal Rotary Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive for those needing some help staying warm this winter.
Utah Division Of Outdoor Recreation To Start Grant Workshop Tour In Duchesne
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is hitting the road this month to bring the 2026 Grant Workshop around the state and they are starting with a stop in Duchesne.
Duchesne County Library System Hosting Focus Groups
The libraries in the Uintah Basin are second to none in their offerings to local communities. The Duchesne County Library System is inviting community feedback this week during two strategic planning focus groups.
Man Rams Vehicles In Vernal Parking Lot; Arrested On DUI
A man who caused extensive damage to multiple cars in a Vernal parking lot on Friday was arrested for DUI. Officers were dispatched to a parking lot and found a red Ram pickup high-centered and the parking lot littered with debris.
Get Your Ballots In Before 8pm On November 3
November 3rd is Election Day. If you still have your ballot in hand, be sure to drop it off at an official drop-off location or vote in person Tuesday before 8pm. Drop boxes are available at multiple locations.