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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.
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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.
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