The retrial has concluded for Jana Clyde, the Duchesne County nurse charged with the 2016 Negligent Homicide of 21-year-old jail inmate Madison Jensen. The bench trial with Judge Don Torgerson took place this week in Uintah County’s 8th District Court after the jury...
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Local Service Providers Give The Gift Of Family Fun At Annual Fall Carnival
Local service providers, including DCFS and Northeastern Counseling, know how to throw a party as evidenced by the crowd and atmosphere at the Colton Pavilion last night in Vernal. The 4th annual Fall Carnival had 26 fun booths, blasting karaoke, a fire engine, bounce...
Uintah High Alum To Be Inducted Into Brunson Utah Wrestling Hall Of Fame
A Uintah High School alum is being inducted into the Brunson Utah Wrestling Hall of Fame. Candace Workman has been wrestling since age 7. “During her time at Uintah High, she was a trailblazer for women’s wrestling in Utah, placing 3rd at Region and 6th at State her...
Vernal Rotary Club Still Looking for Winter Coat and Gear Donations
Vernal Rotary Club wants the public to know they are still taking donations for their winter coat drive. Now is a great time to go through the closets and donate winter coats and winter gear. Each coat makes a difference to those in need in the Basin. They are looking...
Fishing Regulations Established For Roundtail Chub As Sportfish
Local anglers listen up! The Utah Wildlife Board is now classifying roundtail chub as a sportfish and have established fishing regulations for the species. Some approved changes will now allow roundtail chub to be caught in the Colorado River from the Colorado state...
“Inflation-Proof Your Grocery Budget” & Other Duchesne Library System Events
The Duchesne County Library System is offering an abundance of community activities this month. The Utah State University Extension will be presenting a financial workshop titled "Inflation-Proof Your Grocery Budget" on October 18th at 7:00pm at the Duchesne Branch...
Donations Appreciated For New Roosevelt Library Furnishings And Equipment
The new Roosevelt City Library has been so grateful for donations made so far. “We havereceived $11,000 in donations to assist with the furniture, furnishings, and equipment ofthe new library,” shares Duchesne County Library Director Daniel Mauchley. “Much ofwhich was...
Red Fleet State Park Update Delivered At Vernal Chamber Luncheon
Noone is as eager for progress on the Red Fleet renovation project than Red Fleet StatePark Manager Amanda White and while delays have made for a hard year, White remainsoptimistic about the future of the park and how it will be improved to serve the public.White made...
Ashley National Forest Reminds All Hunters To Pack Out Trash And Obey Rules
The rifle elk hunt opens this weekend meaning the busy hunt season is beginning in the great outdoors. Before hunters arrive, Ashley National Forest is reminding all to be sure to pack out all trash and help maintain the mountains. “The use of motorized vehicles off...
TriCounty Health Hosting Basic Naloxone Training
NARCAN saves lives and average citizens are encouraged to learn how to administer thedose. TriCounty Health Department is making this possible by offering training torecognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdosereversal drug. Some...










