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Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County
A traffic stop in Duchesne County ended in arrest last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was initiated for a speed violation on SR-121 near 3880 North on June 11th around 6:55pm. The driver admitted his driver license was suspended, he...
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Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County
A traffic stop in Duchesne County ended in arrest last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was initiated for a speed violation on SR-121 near 3880 North on June 11th around 6:55pm. The driver admitted his driver license was suspended, he...
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Vernal PD Reports On E-Bikes Law Enforcement And Education Efforts
With the implementation of new laws, Vernal Police Department provided a report this week on their E-Bike law enforcement and education efforts. “Recently, our officers worked dedicated shifts focused on E-Bike laws and safety education throughout the community,”...
BLM Approves Nine ‘Applications For Permit To Drill’ In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lestrange 24-1-722 Well Pad. The official signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve nine ‘Applications for Permit to Drill’ authorizing the applicant,...
Obituaries
Dianna Lynn Espinoza
Funeral services for Dianna Lynn Espinoza, age 60, of Roosevelt, the wife of Jessie Espinoza, will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior to the services.Burial will be in the Duchesne City Cemetery....
Duane Garfield
Funeral services for Duane Garfield, age 55 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. at the community building. Following the services, he will be...
MaryLu Colton
MaryLu Colton, age 50, of Roosevelt, best friend of Lauralie Wales, passed away June 8, 2026, at the American Fork Hospital after a battle with cancer. Funeral services for MaryLu Colton, age 50, of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at...
Linette Caldwell Rollins
Funeral services for Linette Caldwell Rollins, age 69 of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 11 am at the Rockpoint LDS Chapel (3575 North 1500 West).A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Tuesday from 9:45-10:45am...
Kay Baker
Funeral services for Kay Baker, age 66 of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday June 13, 2026 at 10 AM at the Naples Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm and Saturday 9-9:45 am All at the Church ( because of 100 North water line...
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BLM Approves Nine ‘Applications For Permit To Drill’ In Uintah County
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Red Flag Warning In Effect
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Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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