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Federal Judge Rules On Murray Death Following Extensive Trial
After years of litigation and an extensive trial, a federal judge has ruled that Todd Murray’s death was self-inflicted. Murray was a passenger in a high speed chase in 2007 that ended within the Ute reservation. After the car crashed, the car’s occupants ran,...
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Federal Judge Rules On Murray Death Following Extensive Trial
After years of litigation and an extensive trial, a federal judge has ruled that Todd Murray’s death was self-inflicted. Murray was a passenger in a high speed chase in 2007 that ended within the Ute reservation. After the car crashed, the car’s occupants ran,...
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James Taylor Named Vice President Of USU Statewide Campuses
There has been a change in leadership at USU Uintah Basin. Utah State University named James Y. Taylor as vice president of Statewide Campuses. Taylor has been part of the USU Uintah Basin leadership since 2016 and has been serving as the statewide interim vice...
Roosevelt Branch Library To Welcome Authors For ‘The Write Thing’
The Roosevelt Branch Library lives up to their promise to offer programs and events to enrich the community and an upcoming event certainly fits that category. ‘The Write Thing’ event is being held next month with talented people on the lineup. “We are pleased to...
Obituaries
Merlene (McNeill) Hall
Funeral services for Merlene M. Hall will be held Saturday, May 11th at 10AM at the Vernal LDS Stake Center (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6PM-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home, and Saturday from 8:30am -...
Roxanne Star Manning
Funeral services for Roxanne Star Manning, age 35,will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ouray-Tabbee Cemetery. Services...
Jerryline Tapoof
Funeral services for Jerryline Tapoof, age 47, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake on Tuesday after 3:00 p.m. at her father Jerry Tapoof’s home in Whiterocks.Burial will be in the Roosevelt...
Travis Morgan Charging
Funeral services for Travis Charging, age 37 formerly of Randlett, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m at the Randlett Community Building. A wake will be held at the same location on Tuesday after 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery....
Betty Jo Kiever Manning
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Whiterocks Community Building. Burial in the John...
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Community Spotlight
For all the kids with big ideas it’s time to start working on your business plans! The Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County is hosting the Kids’ Business Fair this summer and all kid entrepreneurs with big ideas are invited. This is for kids ages 5 to 16 who want to showcase and sell their innovative products, services, and food to fellow entrepreneurs and community members. The booth space is free and no reservation is needed. It’s taking place on July 19th at 5pm at the Old Mill Park but all are encouraged to get working on their big ideas now! For more information, call or text 435-820-4807.
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Community Welcomes Home Vernal Police Officer Shot On Duty
Community members lined Highway 40 in Vernal Thursday evening to welcome home the Vernal police officer shot multiple...
James Taylor Named Vice President Of USU Statewide Campuses
There has been a change in leadership at USU Uintah Basin. Utah State University named James Y. Taylor as vice...
Roosevelt Branch Library To Welcome Authors For ‘The Write Thing’
The Roosevelt Branch Library lives up to their promise to offer programs and events to enrich the community and an...
DWR: Avoiding Conflicts With Bears This Summer
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind Utahns of ways they can prevent conflicts with bears this...
Federal Judge Rules On Murray Death Following Extensive Trial
After years of litigation and an extensive trial, a federal judge has ruled that Todd Murray’s death was...
City/County Meeting Discussion On Water In Ashley Valley Continued
While it is generally agreed that something must be done about the water shares shortage in the Ashley Valley, the...
Taylor Mountain Road Closed For Road Improvements
Taylor Mountain Road is now closed as weather has delayed scheduled road improvements. “Recent rain, snow, and...
New Superintendent Selected For Dinosaur National Monument
National Park Service has announced the selection for a new superintendent at Dinosaur National Monument. Phil Akers...
Duchesne County School District Announces Summer Lunch Details
Having the school year wrap up can make for a long summer for some kids who miss the food stability offered at school....
Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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