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Vernal Downtown 'Trick Or Treat Street' Plans Announced
Halloween is on the last Saturday of October but be sure to note that a favorite annual Halloween event is happening the Saturday before.
Employment Data Released For August 2026
Utah’s employment for August 2026 increased an estimated 1.2% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 20,600 jobs.
Man Being Held On No Bail For Alleged Child Rape And Kidnapping
A man is being held on no bail in the Uintah County Jail following a child rape investigation. 19-year-old Kaden Lavar Potter was arrested on September 24th.
Repeat DUI Offender Facing New Charge
An Alpine man has been charged following an alleged DUI earlier this month in Uintah County. Court records show prior DUI arrests in Utah and Colorado.
Traffic Stop Reveals Stolen Jeep; Driver Charged
A Vernal man has been charged in a case of a stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and it was found the Jeep had been stolen out of the Wasatch Front.
Air Balloons And More At Autumn Fest 2026
Roosevelt is the place to be this weekend for the annual Autumn Fest at Constitution Park. Hot air balloons are scheduled to launch each morning of the festival .
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Congratulations Cpl. Harrison And K-9 Indie!
A Roosevelt Police Department K-9 team competed well at the Bradley Taylor Memorial K-9 Trials in Sandy, Utah, last week. Corporal Jared Harrison and K-9 Indie competed against 80 K-9 teams and took 2nd Place in Dog Obedience, 3rd Place in Narcotics “Top Dog”, and 3rd Place for Narcotics Open Area Search. “These awards are especially impressive given…
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