Funeral Services for Donna Watkins, age 85 the wife of Glade Watkins of Vernal, will be held Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11 AM at the Ashley Stake Center (100 South 475 West) with viewings held Sunday, from 5-7 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary and one hour prior to...
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 11 AM at the Ashley 3rd Ward Chapel (235 East 600 South)Viewings will be Wednesday 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Thursday at the Church from 9:45-10:45 AMBurial in the Vernal Memorial...
A man was arrested for assault last week in Duchesne County after he became enraged when asked what he was doing. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers received a call to the Arcadia area on September 24th where two victims reported being assaulted by...
An alleged thief is behind bars after selling stolen items to buyers on Facebook Marketplace. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in 2023, the victim in this case traveled to his property in Lake Canyon west of Starvation Reservoir and found that the gate to...
If you haven’t taken the time to observe the sandhill cranes that flock to the Uintah Basin during migration, you are in luck. This is the perfect time to get out and observe these interesting birds. “They perform unique dancing and courtship rituals and then choose...
For anyone that has enjoyed time at the Uintah County Library it will come as no surprise that the library has been recognized on a state level. The Utah State Library named the Uintah County Library a ‘Quality Library’ and the etched crystal award is on display in...
Drugs found in a home where children live resulted in felony charges for the home owner. Officers were at the home for an inspection when cause was given to receive a search warrant for the home. During the search, officers found a black plastic trash sack containing...
Local heroes received well deserved recognition this past week. Uintah County Sheriff’s Deputies and Search and Rescue were honored at the annual Utah Sheriff’s Association conference held in St. George. “Deputy Kyle Russell and former Deputy Jacob O’Donnal were...
Election Day is approaching and if you haven’t given it thought yet, now is the time to prepare. Uintah County has shared their Official Sample Ballot. Ballots are planned to be mailed on October 14th. The last day to register to vote is October 24th. Ballots must be...
Election Day is coming up on November 4th and Roosevelt City has shared their Sample Ballot. Citizens will have the opportunity to vote for Mayor and up to 2 City Council members. Also on the ballot is Proposition #16 regarding the “ZAP” tax which is scheduled to...