Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo Selected Once Again For PRORODEO Playoff Series
The news from Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo is not surprising though still exciting. The DRR has been selected as a PRORODEO Playoff Series Rodeo for 2027.
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Local Recognized By Prevention Advisory Coalition For Commitment To Community
A local received some much deserved recognition last week. Sara Bell works hard as the Vernal City Recorder but that’s not the only place she focuses her efforts. Her commitment to the community was recognized by the Prevention Advisory Coalition.
Uintah FFA Competes At National Convention In Indianapolis
Congratulations are in order to the members of the three Uintah FFA teams who competed at the 99th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis at the end of October.
Uintah Theatre’s ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ Actors Receive 5 State Nominations
Five of the talented actors in Uintah High Theatre’s ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ have received nominations from the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards. This show was a crowd favorite with its never ending laugh out loud moments.
Roosevelt Woman Falsely Claims Husband Threatened Family With Chainsaw
False accusations can have serious consequences as one Roosevelt woman has recently learned. According to court records, the woman called 9-1-1 on October 22nd, claiming that her husband was “threatening to cut her son and her up for parts.”
Uintah High Athletics Makes Exciting Announcement For Girls Wrestling Program
Uintah High Athletics made an exciting announcement this week that is a major boost for the UHS girls wrestling program. Gregg Stensgard will take over as the new head coach of Uintah girls wrestling.
Visit Hotel Vernal Haunt Before It Closes For Good
Tomorrow night marks the end of a very scary, very generous era. The Hotel Vernal Haunt will welcome guests for the last time to scare the charity right out of them.
Roosevelt City Police Preparing For Shop With A Cop; Donations Appreciated
Preparations are underway for a special annual holiday tradition. The Roosevelt City Police Department helps to create special holiday memories for kids in the community through the Shop With A Cop program .
Uintah's 1976 Volleyball State Champs Honored
The members of the 1976 Uintah High Volleyball Team were honored on October 13th, remembering the 50th anniversary of their state championship.
Investigation Into Reported Gas Odor Concludes; No Public Safety Risk Identified
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Vernal Dispatch Center began receiving multiple reports of a propane-like gas odor throughout Naples City, Vernal City, and surrounding areas of Uintah County.
Man On Motorcycle Flees From Police; “It’s Fun”
A moment of “fun” has turned into a felony charge for a Vernal man arrested earlier this month. The officer initiated a traffic stop but rather than stop, the driver of the motorcycle chose to flee.