A late night assault at a cabin in the Fruitland area resulted in arrest for a West Valley woman. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 51-year-old Cari Ann Hunter unlawfully entered the cabin where her husband and another person were asleep, physically woke...
Month: July 2025
Additional Arrest Made In Mass Burglary Of Multiple Properties
An additional arrest has been made in a case in which at least 2 houses, 3 campers, and 3 outbuildings were entered and items were stolen. A search warrant issued on a Roosevelt address revealed many stolen items last month, including stolen vehicles. 44-year-old...
US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor Project Updates
Construction continues on US-191 through Indian Canyon. According to a UDOT update, crews will be working near Right Fork Canyon Road at Mile Post 285, preparing to widen the shoulder for easier turning. This area will have single lane-alternating traffic controlled...
Duchesne County Fair 2025 Legendary Cowboy: Lloyd Miles
It’s time for Country Nights & Neon Lights at the Duchesne County Fair. The 2025 Legendary Cowboy is Lloyd Miles of Mountain Home. From a young age Lloyd helped his dad with all the farm work. He grew to love working with the livestock and was a great worker, of...
DWR: Cutthroat Slam Releases Newest Medallion
Local anglers will want to know: the Utah Cutthroat Slam has released the newest medallion for anglers who take on the fishing challenge. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Trout Unlimited launched the slam in 2016 to create a fun fishing challenge for...
Pipe Found In Vehicle After Stop, Driver Explains It Is “Just Meth”
A man is facing charges in Duchesne County after being pulled over. It was found that the driver, 68-year-old Terry Glen Thayn, had a suspended driver’s license for previous DUIs. He was arrested and while conducting a vehicle inventory, a glass pipe with white...
Araceli Rangel – Villalba
Funeral Services for Araceli Villalba, age 54 of Vernal, wife of Santos Villalba, will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am with a visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held that morning from 9:00am ~ 10:45am. All at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Mother Charged With Attempted Murder In June Shooting
A Rock Springs woman has been arrested and formally charged following a shooting that occurred on June 21st north of Rock Springs. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that 57-year-old Alice Ione Halstead was arrested on July 11th without incident. “She is...
Commission Won’t Reconsider Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Request
The Utah Public Service Commission has responded to Rocky Mountain Power’s appeal after the Commission approved a far reduced rate than what Rocky Mountain Power proposed. They denied the appeal and included some straight forward language in their response. It stated...
Rotenone Treatment Means Penguin And Upper Anson Lakes Closed 7/15-7/22
Two lakes in Daggett County will be closed during a rotenone treatment as part of a native cutthroat trout restoration project. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in coordination with Ashley National Forest, is over the project. Crews will perform the rotenone...










