Uintah County Emergency Management has offered tips to handle what has become a regular difficult situation. “Recent changes from Rocky Mountain Power have led to more frequent and prolonged power outages in some areas,” shares their announcement. “By being prepared,...
Potholes be gone! Road work on over 20 miles of the road that runs south from Green River, Wyoming will make for a smoother ride once complete. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has reported that construction is anticipated to run through mid August on the...
An extensive investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Vernal man on charges related to child pornography and its distribution. On May 7th, Vernal Police Department received a referral from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children regarding a social...
Memorial Services for Edward Dean Souders, age 77 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11 will be held directly following the services at the funeral home.
Celebration of Life for Joyce Johnson, age 71 of Vernal, the wife of Dell Johnson, will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Uintah Stake Center Gymnasium (4080 South 2500 East). Please come dressed casually, enjoy refreshments, and share your...
A man who would not stop for a traffic stop earlier this month is now facing a charge in Uintah County. According to the Probable Cause Statement, an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle when the driver opted to proceed at speeds up to 90 miles per hour. The...
A man with a warrant for his arrest evaded officers who were called to the Neola rodeo grounds just before noon on July 25th with a report that the man had been spotted. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 50-year-old Vance Daniel Aguilar had been seen...
A traffic stop in Uintah County near milepost 135 on Highway 40 resulted in a DUI arrest and a variety of drug charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer noticed an open container of Jack Daniels at the feet of the front passenger. The officer...
For the fourth year in a row, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has a gift for the women of the Uintah Basin and beyond. They are hosting a Women’s Self Defense Super Seminar in September. “Please bring a friend or several friends, your mother, daughter, sister,...
Over 230 teams made up of over 1000 total people took to the city streets, country roads, nooks, and public spaces in Uintah County over the weekend in pursuit of some quick cash. In fact, teams participating in the 3rd annual Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt stayed out...