Charges were filed on Tuesday against a Vernal woman who was arrested on May 15th at her residence during a search warrant conducted by members of the U.S. Marshals, FBI Task Force, and Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause,...
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Damage To Roosevelt Home Using Paint Results In Felony Charge
A can of paint was used to cause extensive damage to a home in Roosevelt on Sunday and the person responsible was arrested and now faces a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the home and were met by 25-year-old...
Final Local WWII Veteran Laid To Rest This Month In Maeser
Military honors and graveside services were provided this month for a 101-year-old WWII veteran who is believed to be the last WWII veteran that will be buried in the Vernal area. Acel Mark Hall was born in 1922 in Vernal to Mark Moroni Hall and Mary Fontella...
Part 2: Meeting Held Exploring Possible Lamplighter Inn Property Acquisition
Vernal City provided the public with details and gathered input on the potential acquisition of the Lamplighter Inn property and block on Wednesday evening. While many questions were asked, there were no public comments made in complete opposition to the City...
Public Comment Received On Proposed Acquisition Of Lamplighter Property
Community members showed up in force at Vernal City Hall on Wednesday evening to learn about and give input on the options Vernal City is considering in regards to the Lamplighter Inn property. Vernal City Council member Ted Munford led the discussion and shared that...
Repeat DUI Driver Arrested After Passing Out With Vehicle Blocking Roadway
A repeat DUI driver was arrested in Duchesne County on June 1st after being found passed out in a vehicle blocking the middle of the roadway. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 47-year-old Andrew Cuch was awake but not alert when officers arrived and EMTs...
25 Dogs Dumped In Duchesne County
Local shelters that are already at capacity continue to be swamped with stray and abandoned animals and a discovery Sunday evening took this difficult situation from bad to worse. The Roosevelt Animal Shelter reports that 25 dogs ranging from 6 months old to seniors...
Daggett County Election Dates And Locations
The Primary Election is coming up this month and like other northeastern Utah counties,a Commission seat is the focus in Daggett County. The Daggett County Commission SeatC race includes Hank Gutz, incumbent Commissioner Randall B. Asay, and write-incandidate Jacob...
Owners Of Scooters Pizza And Grub Arrested
The owners of Scooters Pizza and Grub in Vernal were arrested after a traffic stop on May 29th on North Vernal Avenue. According to court documents, FBI agents were assisted by local officers in conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle occupied by Lee and Jenni Anglin...
Public Comment Meeting Scheduled Regarding Lamplighter Inn Property
Vernal City is seeking public input as they consider the possibility of using grant funding to purchase the Lamplighter property on east Highway 40 for a downtown public space and park. The Vernal City Council wants to hear ideas regarding the revitalization options...