Rebecca “Beckie” Bennion, 61, returned home to her Heavenly Father on February 15th, 2025, at her son’s home in Franklin, Idaho. Her dad was by her side as she was released from her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July...
Month: February 2025
Former Duchesne County Jail Inmate Facing Felony Charges For Child Pornography
A Duchesne County Jail inmate is facing new felony charges after Grand County investigators utilized a search warrant to access material on the man’s phone. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 53-year-old Samuel Ray Nielsen was being investigated for charges...
Temporary Green River Tunnel Detour For Just Eastbound Traffic
Another temporary detour is necessary on I-80 in Wyoming related to the Green River tunnel crash. While it has not been shared how long the westbound tunnel where the fatal crash occurred will remain closed, the eastbound tunnel has successfully allowed eastbound and...
Students UBTech Skills Showcase Held At Roosevelt Campus
UBTech students from across the Uintah Basin filled the Roosevelt campus for the UBTech skills showcase on Thursday. The public and local industry were invited to come see the students in action. The Construction Technology students had 4 hours to finish their...
‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Opening Tonight On Uintah High Stage
The talented cast, crew, and support network of Uintah High Theatre are ready and excited to fill seats tonight in the Uintah High School Auditorium for opening night of their colorful and candy fueled production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. The talented...
DWR: Catch Bald Eagles During Peak Season
There’s still opportunities to see America’s national bird during the peak viewing time in our area. Hundreds of bald eagles make a stop in the northeastern portion of the state during this time of year while they escape winter conditions further north. There will not...
Missing Uintah County Woman Found Safe
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday evening that the missing Uintah County woman has been found safe. The woman’s mother, Pam Weyerman, had asked for the public’s help as her 24-year-old daughter Briana Marie Belk had last been seen on the night...
Daryl Lee Colton
Funeral services for Daryl Colton, age 67 of Vernal, husband of Sylena Colton will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Uintah Conference Center. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Business of the Month
Priority First Real Estate Business of the Month February 2025 Priority First Real Estate Professionals was started in 2017 by Emily and Clint Pedersen. As a small-town brokerage, they are built on the foundation of relationships, trust, and a deep commitment to...
Pair Steal Credit Card From Wallet Accidentally Left At Gas Station
You’ve heard of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Well what about taking it a step further and there being the wrong people at the wrong place at the wrong time. The owner of a wallet that was accidentally left at a Uintah County gas station would likely use...










