What started as a traffic stop on Highway 40 in the Vernal area, ended as a DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed an SUV traveling with a headlight out and initiated a traffic stop. The driver shared that he had a suspended...
Month: October 2025
Layne Dee Bennion
Layne Dee Bennion, 64, of Aquasco MD passed away peacefully on May 15,2025, surrounded by loving family. His death was due to Head and Neckcancer.Layne was born Dec 12, 1960 in Coalinga CA to Barton Bennion and thelate Lois Ann Sadler Bennion. He was raised in Vernal...
Wilda Stevenson
Funeral services for Wilda Thomas Stevenson, age 84, of Altamont,will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Monday from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial...
Leon Arthur Averett
Graveside services for Leon Arthur Averett, age 82 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Gusher Cemetery (250 South 8700 East, Fort Duchesne, Utah). Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of the...
Doug Nielsen
Graveside services for Douglas Nielsen, age 84 of Duchesne, will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Prescribed Fires Planned For Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest announced Monday plans to implement prescribed fires this fall to help reduce overgrown vegetation. Prescribed fires planned in Ashley National Forest include Argyle Piles, Moon Lake Piles, Yellowstone Piles, Mill Park Piles, Deer Lodge, and...
Uintah County Voting Information
Most have likely received their ballots in the mail. Uintah County Early Voting starts today and runs through Friday, October 31st in the Clerk-Auditor’s Office during regular business hours. Uintah County has also shared that voters may note something different about...
Meet The Candidate: Beau Hancock For Roosevelt City Council
As election ballots arrive, Roosevelt City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council positions. Candidate Beau Hancock is a Roosevelt City resident who brings a wealth of legal expertise as a licensed attorney and understanding of local...
Meet The Candidate: Rowdy Cloward For Roosevelt City Council
Roosevelt City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council positions as they receive their ballots in the mail. Candidate Rowdy Cloward has lived in Roosevelt for 16 years and works as a foreman in the oil and gas industry. “I have always...
Meet The Candidate: Preston Kadleck For Roosevelt City Council
Residents around the Basin have received their ballots in the mail and Roosevelt City residents have the chance to vote for two open City Council positions. Preston Kadleck is a local mental health therapist who is currently serving as the Chairman of the Arts, Parks,...










