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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.
A volunteer-run haunted hotel in eastern Utah will host its final night on Halloween after eight years of spooky exhibits and an estimated $600,000 raised for local charities. The popular Hotel Vernal Haunt is closing its doors after this season, as the deteriorating old hotel is set for demolition come April.
The Vernal City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, to consider several amendments to the city's Planning and Zoning Code. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Vernal City Council Chambers.
James Robert Nichols Jr., lovingly known as Nicky, passed away surrounded by the love of his family after a life defined by strength, determination, service, and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved. Born May 5, 1955, Nicky Nichols was the oldest of eight children.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Crews are on scene of a gas leak near 900 West in Salt Lake City. According to the Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD), there is a natural gas leak near 43 N 900 W.
A natural gas leak near 43 N 900 W. caused road closures and congestion in Salt Lake City. Endbridge crews successfully controlled the leak, though crews remained on site for repairs.
Forest The Dixie National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These positions are vital to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies.
With all five runners finishing inside the top 20, the Canyon View girls cross country team held on and won its first 3A state championship in school history Oct. 27 at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City. The Falcons finished with 55 total team points, six ahead of the runner-up Ogden Tigers.
A natural gas leak has forced the closure of a Salt Lake City roadway Monday afternoon, with people told to avoid the area. The Salt Lake City Fire Department said the leak is near 43 North 900 West, just southeast of the Utah State Fairpark.