Thankfully there were no injuries in an accident that took place on Saturday in Uintah County. A semi hauling a load of hay was traveling on SR-191 on the upper portion of the switchbacks when the accident occurred at mile marker 368. According to Utah Highway Patrol,...
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Marcia Joyce Lemon White,
Funeral services for Marcia Joyce Lemon White, age 82 of Roosevelt, the wife of Neil White, will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt 11th Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Viewings will be held on Thursday...
Rhonda Colleen (Dick) Moore
Rhonda Colleen (Dick) Moore, age 59 of Vernal, Utah, wife of Greg Moore, passed away on Saturday October 8, 2022. Funeral Services for Rhonda will be held Wednesday October 12, 2022 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and...
Closing Arguments Delivered In Negligent Homicide Trial Of Nurse Jana Clyde
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...
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...









