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Vernal Man Held On No Bail After Sending Nude Photo To Minor
A Vernal man is being held on no bail after allegedly sending a nude picture to a minor. 39-year-old Timothy Jadon Williams was arrested and charged with 3rd Degree Felony Distributing Material Harmful to a Minor.
Whiterocks Man Sentenced to Prison
A previously convicted felon, 38-year-old Nathaniel Jonas Accawanna, was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release after he possessed a firearm and ammunition as a restricted person.
Roosevelt Intruder Arrested After Leaving Wallet At Scene
An intruder who broke into a Roosevelt home last week was arrested after leaving behind identifying information. Officers responded to a call on September 9th in which an outside door had been kicked in.
Burglary In Vernal City Ends In Arrest
An alleged burglary in Vernal City ended in arrest last week. The victims had woken up to the sound of their garage door opening. They then heard someone attempting to open the back door at which point they called 911.
Uintah School District Implements Literacy Framework Required By Senate Bill 241
Uintah School District has announced that in conjunction with Utah Senate Bill 241, new assessments and interventions are being added to elementary schools. SB 241 went into effect on July 1st.
Uintah County Resolution Utilizing Eminent Domain Under Consideration Today
The public is invited to attend the Uintah County Commission meeting today during which the Commission will consider a Resolution to utilize Eminent Domain to access County property in Ashley Gorge.
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Uintah High English Teacher Receives Excellence In Education Award
A Uintah High School English teacher was honored on Friday night in Sandy as one of 10 Utah Education Association Excellence in Education Award winners. Amanda Muffler is the 10th grade English team lead at Uintah High School who has “implemented an innovative intervention system that resulted in accelerated student growth” and which has been implemented by…
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