Arrests were made this week following an investigation kicked off by an anonymous tip to local law enforcement in December. The anonymous person reported that they had observed a clear container in a Uintah County home with about 1,000 blue Fentanyl pills in it....
Month: February 2025
Kenneth Robert Bluett Thomas
Graveside services for Kenneth Robert Bluett Thomas, age 22, of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne City Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Services under...
Man Charged With Extortion/Assault/Disorderly Conduct In Uintah County
A Uintah County man has been charged with Extortion as well as Unlawful Detention and Assault after an incident at his apartment in Vernal on February 21st. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a 9-1-1 caller reported that they had received a text from a...
Duchesne County Commission Supports Creation of Utah Inland Port
Duchesne County is considering the creation of a Utah Inland Port within the County. The Commissioners discussed the possibility during a February Commission meeting. Economic Development Director Deborah Herron explained to the Commissioners that creating a ‘Utah...
Get Signed Up For 2025 Rise & Thrive Business Speed Pitch Competition
More details have been shared about this year’s 2025 Rise & Thrive Business Speed Pitch Competition in Uintah County and the window to sign up to compete is closing in just a few days. The event organizers have shared that the mandatory meeting for all contestants...
Uintah Basketball Player Breaks Record For Career Points
Uintah High School is celebrating several athletes. Uintah High Boys Basketball player Dauson Gardiner broke the record for career points with 1,372 points. This surpasses the record set by Josh Speirs from the Class of 2022. Speirs scored 1,197 career points....
Rio Blanco County Invites Residents To Think Ahead With Mormon Crickets
There is something eerie about seeing a swarm of Mormon Crickets traveling across a field or roadway and it is even worse when it's on your own property. The Town of Rangely and Rio Blanco County is encouraging residents to think ahead this year and prepare for these...
Traffic Stop Ends In Double Arrest For Fentanyl Powder And Pills
A traffic stop in Uintah County over the weekend resulted in the arrest of 2 individuals. According to the Probable Cause Statement, an officer initiated a stop on February 22nd for a traffic violation. A narcotics detection K-9 gave a positive indication on the...
Driver Of Vehicle That High Centered In Field Admits To Meth Use Before Driving
The driver of a vehicle found high centered in a field in Uintah County earlier this month is a repeat DUI offender. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a property owner called dispatch in the morning to report that a vehicle had gone through his fence, was...
Senator Curtis Urges Fiscal Responsibility
Senator John Curtis continues to join the conversation of fiscal responsibility in government, calling it a “leadership test we can’t ignore.” In an Opinion piece dated February 22nd, Curtis dives right into it, stating, “Federal debt has soared past $36 trillion, a...










