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A Vernal man has new charges after drugs were located during a parole compliance check of his home this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, it was learned that Billy Pierce may have had methamphetamine in his residence and, as he was on supervised probation with Utah AP&P, a compliance check was performed.
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A nice chunk of funding is being shared among local classrooms thanks to the high performance of the local SONIC crew who earned a spot among the Top 12 SONICs nationwide in their 2026 Dr. Pepper Games. According to the November 5th announcement, public school teachers across the Vernal area will receive a total of $10,000 in classroom funding as a reward for the SONIC crew’s standout performance.
An Alcohol Restricted Driver was arrested for DUI this week in Vernal. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a patrol officer observed a blue pickup traveling eastbound on Main Street downtown while failing to maintain a single lane of travel.
Uintah High School is accepting orders for the 2027 yearbook through Jostens.com. Senior recognition ads are also available with an early bird discount through December 23.
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced this week that they have issued an Environmental Assessment for the V1 Well Pad. The Official signed a decision record approving three Applications for Permit to Drill authorizing applicant Scout Energy Management to horizontally drill oil wells from the Vernon Well Pad.
The Rotary Club of Vernal has succeeded in warming community members as winter approaches and will now focus on warming hearts through Santa’s Community Effort. Their annual coat drive on Tuesday distributed hundreds of coats and gear for free to all who attended.
Several local schools have taken time to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Vernal Middle School was among them. “We loved bringing a little color, culture, and tradition to VMS as we got ready to celebrate Día de los Muertos!” shared the announcement.
A shelter in place order was issued for the area of 900 South and 1900 East following reports of a man barricaded in a home. The Salt Lake City Police Department reported that shots were fired from inside the residence after officers arrived on the scene.
The blue wave that swept the country didn’t miss Utah, and voters turned out to make it happen. Lt. Gov Deidre Henderson’s office estimated between 60-65% turnout across the Beehive State, mirroring numbers from the last midterm election in 2022, when turnout was about 64.2% statewide.
The Smithfield City Council and Smithfield City Planning Commission are scheduled to conduct a site tour on Monday, November 9, 2026. The meeting will focus on reviewing the City Vision Project with representatives from Utah State University.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is lighting its facilities in green through Nov. 11 to honor veterans and their families. This initiative is part of a national program known as Operation Green Light.
The Ivins City Arts Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The meeting will take place in person at the City Council Chambers.
A November 6 update regarding the production of Finding Nemo outlines upcoming workshops, auditions, and performance dates. Interested students can sign up for the production through an online form.