Graveside services for Lorna Hill, age 84 of Duchesne, the wife of Roger Hill, will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Services under the direction of Hullinger Mortuary.
Month: July 2025
Highway 6 Fatal Crash
Officials are urging all travelers to stay aware of motorcycles on the roadway after a fatal accident on US-6 on Pioneer Day. Utah Highway Patrol reports that on Thursday, July 24th, at approximately 7:01 pm, a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville stopped at a stop sign preparing...
West Nile Virus Reported In Uintah County Mosquito Pools
West Nile Virus season is underway with multiple counties reporting activity, including in northeastern Utah. West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitos and so mosquito pools are tested for the virus by officials. So far in the month of July, Uintah County has reported 3...
Uintah School District Announces New Technology Policy to Comply With Law
Uintah School District has announced that starting this school year, students won't be allowed to use their phones, smartwatches, or similar tech during class time, in compliance with Utah law and a new Uintah School District policy. In Uintah School District...
If You See A Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say Kill It Immediately
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recruiting helpers in the fight against an invasive lanternfly infestation. “Spotted Lanternflies might look cool, but these invasive pests are a serious threat to our trees and crops,” shares the announcement. “If you spot one,...
Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp
Uintah County Library is bringing back a favorite activity to finish off the summer. It’s almost time for Stuffy Day Camp! Bring your child’s favorite stuffy or toy for a day camp at the library and prove that school doesn’t have to be scary. Registration is now open...
Sweetwater County Man Turns Self In, Pleads No Contest To Decades Old Abuse
A 73-year-old Wyoming man who walked into the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office a year ago saying he needed to confess to a crime, pleaded No Contest on July 24th in Sweetwater County District Court in Green River. Cowboy State Daily reports that Randy Jay Nelsen...
Vernal City Statement On Valley Steakhouse Closure
Vernal City issued a letter to residents and taxpayers in response to questions and concerns from the public after learning a popular local restaurant had its business license revoked. The letter, dated July 17th, states that the revocation of the business license for...
Myton City Announces Four Day Water Shut Off
Water difficulties in Myton City continue as the City works to repair lines and address issues. Scheduled water outages have become common with residents used to storing water for use during disruptions of several hours to even longer. All that has led to a longer and...
Vernal City Public Hearing To Review Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project
A public hearing is coming up to review the environmental draft of the Steinaker Service Canal Trail project. “The project proposes a 1.9-mile paved multi-use path that will repurpose the existing Steinaker Service Canal service corridor to create a safe, scenic route...