Roosevelt Police Request Public’s Help In Identifying Suspect In Picture
Roosevelt Police Department is once again utilizing the reach of social media as they made a call for help on Wednesday.
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Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference This Weekend
The best and brightest will be in attendance at the Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference this weekend. Uintah County Emergency Manager Heidi Lundberg presented at the Vernal Chamber luncheon last week about the amazing offerings of Emergency Management.
DWR: Don’t Feed Wildlife
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials are reminding the public, do not feed deer or other wildlife. There are several reasons that it is highly discouraged, including public safety concerns, the spread of chronic wasting disease, and potential harm to wildlife from introducing foods not in their diets, particularly during winter months.
Vernal Chamber of Commerce Represented At State Chamber Winter Conference
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce was represented at the State Chamber Winter Conference last week at the State Capitol during the legislative session. Robin O'Driscoll, Marilyn Wallis, Steve Evans and Larry Moon attended, focused on advocating for the Vernal area.
Juveniles Referred To Court For Tik Tok Challenge Shooting Orbeez Guns
Participating in a Tik Tok challenge has once again come with real life consequences for local youth. According to Vernal Police Department, two juveniles have been referred to 8th District Juvenile Court for multiple charges after shooting individuals with an airsoft type weapon from a moving vehicle.
Give’m Health: Mobile Vaccine Clinic Coming This Spring
TriCounty Health Department has a convenient way to help families keep their vaccinations current that prevent illness in children, adolescents and adults. TriCounty Health RN Keith Walker is making plans for the mobile vaccine clinic to be traveling throughout the region starting in April.
Final Week To Enter The Business Speed Pitch Competition
It’s the final week to sign up for a chance at $12,000 for your unique business idea. This is the second year for the Business Speed Pitch Competition through the Vernal Innovation Hub.
Uintah County USU Extension Gives Annual Report
The USU Extension office in Uintah County is a great resource in the community and the staff presented a 2021 annual report this week to the Uintah County Commissioners.
Learn About Local Opportunities To Host Foreign Exchange Students
Coordinators for a foreign exchange student program are looking for locals interested in learning about their program to possibly host students. Tyler and Monica Hill are the current local coordinators of the program and enjoy hosting students as a family.
February Commemorates 57th Annual American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights the number 1 killer of Americans, heart disease. President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first proclamation in 1964 and since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared February American Heart Month. Local Doctor Karl Breitenbach is passionate about spotlighting heart health as he was diagnosed with a dangerous heart defect as an adult.
Fatal Semi Truck Crash On SR-191 North Of Vernal
The switchbacks on SR-191 north of Vernal are a known safety concern, especially for large vehicles, and a crash that took place there on Monday morning had a fatal result. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a semi-truck hauling oilfield pipe was traveling South on SR-191 near MM 367 in the switchbacks north of Vernal on February 7th at 5:04am.
Burn Victims In House Fire Recovering; GoFund Me Set Up
The Sweetwater County mother and her 4-year-old son who were rescued from a house fire by a passerby last week are recovering at University of Utah hospital and fundraising efforts are underway to help the family move forward. The GoFundMe fundraiser is titled ‘Wadsworth Family benefit’.