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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. Vernal Rotary Club members are passionate about this cause and say that the need for coats in our community is greatly underestimated.
An Aggie Alert indicating a potential threat on the USU Uintah Basin campus was found to be a false alarm on Monday morning. Uintah School District shared that the alert was sent out at about 9am on Monday, November 2nd, stating that there was “a potential threat on/near” the school’s Vernal campus and that the campus had gone into SECURE status with its exterior doors locked.
A local received some much deserved recognition last week. Sara Bell works hard as the Vernal City Recorder but that's not the only place she focuses her efforts. Her commitment to the community was recognized by the Prevention Advisory Coalition (PAC) for her continued support of substance abuse prevention efforts in the community.
The news from Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo is not surprising though still exciting. The DRR has been selected as a PRORODEO Playoff Series Rodeo for 2027. The letter from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association to the Rodeo Committee congratulates them for making this selective list.
A man who caused extensive damage to multiple cars in a Vernal parking lot on Friday was arrested for DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Officers were dispatched to a business near 100 West Main Street and found a red Ram pickup high-centered and the parking lot littered with debris.
The Vernal City Council unanimously approved contracts for airport terminal design and water system upgrades during an Oct. 7 meeting. The council also reviewed a donated clock tower concept and discussed the upcoming demolition of the Lamplighter Hotel.
A volunteer-run haunted hotel in Vernal is hosting its final Halloween season before the structure is slated for demolition. The venue's closure marks the end of a local tradition as the city moves forward with long-term development goals.
The libraries in the Uintah Basin are second to none in their offerings to local communities. The Duchesne County Library System is inviting community feedback this week during two strategic planning focus groups. All are welcome to offer feedback and identify the needs that the library may be able to help with.
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation announced last month more than $2.1 million in grant funding toward 24 projects in the state through its latest Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant cycle. The funding will expand motorized recreation opportunities across Utah, support trail improvements, and so much more, but what’s the secret to being awarded funding for these projects?
With a few days left to vote, only 3% of people under the age of 30 have voted. If college students vote, you all would rule this place, said David Chappell, candidate for House District 63. There was a candidate reform meeting for House District 63, which covers part of the Provo and Springville area.
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. The Union team beat Logan in Round 1 of the tournament, Layton Christian in Round 2, Morgan in the State Semi-finals, and Delta in the championship game.
A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Uintah County on Friday. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on October 30th, in Uintah County, a man was seated in the driver's seat of a motor vehicle with the engine running in a parking lot at 2500 West 500 North in Maeser.
Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson is urging UVU students to update their signatures after thousands of young voters ballots went uncounted in the 2024 general election. In an interview with UVU Review reporter Ali Juarez, Davidson said that voters within ages 18-25 represented 48.9% of all rejected ballots in Utah County due to missing or mismatched signatures.