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Duchesne County Boy Dies From Injuries In Side-By-Side Accident

Duchesne County Boy Dies From Injuries In Side-By-Side Accident

May 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Duchesne County boy who spread fun and goodness in his life will be laid to rest this week after a tragic accident last week. The family of Roper Bagley spoke with ABC4 news about Roper’s accident and the good that can come through organ donation. On April 23rd, 14-year-old Roper was pinned under a […]

Happy 100th Birthday To A Forever Member Of The KVEL Team

Happy 100th Birthday To A Forever Member Of The KVEL Team

May 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Evans Family Media is celebrating the 100th birthday of an amazing woman who is part of Newstalk KVEL’s rich history. Margaret Hemmert found herself a widow in 1957 with four children when she began work at a radio station in Soda Springs, Idaho where she lived. She worked as a copywriter and traffic manager, quickly […]

DWR Releases App For Reporting ‘Deadheads’

DWR Releases App For Reporting ‘Deadheads’

May 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has released an app to provide a quick and efficient way to report skulls with antlers or horns still attached. “We get a lot of calls and tips about deadheads, and our officers spend a significant amount of time investigating these reports to see if the animal was poached,” shares […]

Reckless Driving And DUI Leads To Serious Crash on Highway 40 in Vernal

Reckless Driving And DUI Leads To Serious Crash on Highway 40 in Vernal

May 1, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Reckless driving and driving under the influence resulted in a serious two vehicle accident on Saturday morning around 9am in Vernal. Kevin Murray was arrested following the accident that took place on Highway 40 near the Taco Bell intersection for the offenses of Negligently Operating A Vehicle Resulting In Injury, Driving With Measurable Controlled Substance, […]

Uintah School District Excited About New K-9 Officer To Work In Local Schools

Uintah School District Excited About New K-9 Officer To Work In Local Schools

Apr 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District has expressed excitement over a new member joining the school resource officer team. A 2-year-old German shorthaired pointer named Remi has been assigned to Vernal PD school resource officer Cahill Oldham. Remi was originally from Poland but received her training in California. Oldham works in several of the schools throughout the district […]

Ashley National Forest Announce What Is Open Around Flaming Gorge

Ashley National Forest Announce What Is Open Around Flaming Gorge

Apr 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Locals are itching to get on the mountain but what is even open? Well Ashley National Forest has announced that there have been some areas around Flaming Gorge opening up. The lower gate on the geological loop was just opened. This will allow access to Palisades picnic area, Sheep Creek cave and Big Springs! Please […]

Vernal Historic Downtown Cleanup Event Coming Up

Vernal Historic Downtown Cleanup Event Coming Up

Apr 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The long, harsh winter has definitely left its mark and now it is time to roll up our sleeves and start spring cleaning! An organized effort is welcoming volunteers and citizens to come help clean gutters, sidewalks, and window areas of downtown Vernal as part of this year’s Historic Downtown Cleanup Event meeting at Cobble […]

New Law Requiring Course For OHV Operators In Effect

New Law Requiring Course For OHV Operators In Effect

Apr 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Division of Natural Resources wants to remind the public that there is a new law for Off-Highway vehicle operators in Utah. The new law requires all OHV operators to complete an OHV education course before operating on public land. The course is required for EVERY OHV operator, no exceptions. Those who are below 18 […]

Moffat County Drug Dealer Sentenced To 20 Years

Moffat County Drug Dealer Sentenced To 20 Years

Apr 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Moffat County drug dealer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. In February, a jury found 58-year-old Murray Fenstermacher guilty of drug charges following a search warrant executed in 2020 at his business that discovered guns and drugs, including over 30 grams of methamphetamine. In response to Wednesday’s sentencing, Assistant District Attorney Matthew […]

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