Your Hometown Online Newspaper
Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
HR Fundamentals for People Managers
12:00 PM
Speeding Motorcycle Pulled Over; DUI/Weapon/Drug Arrest Follows
A motorcycle pulled over for speeding resulted in arrest for the driver in Duchesne County on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed that the driver had a large knife on his back, a firearm in his vest, and there was no license...
Your Hometown Online Newspaper
Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Speeding Motorcycle Pulled Over; DUI/Weapon/Drug Arrest Follows
A motorcycle pulled over for speeding resulted in arrest for the driver in Duchesne County on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed that the driver had a large knife on his back, a firearm in his vest, and there was no license...
HR Fundamentals for People Managers
12:00 PM
Local News
Supreme Court Affirms That Corner Crossing To Reach Public Land Is Legal
Is corner crossing legal in order to reach public lands? The Supreme Court has sent the message that yes, it is. For 5-years, Carbon County rancher Fred Eshelman has fought for his belief that it is trespassing when hunters step from one piece of public land onto...
Applications Being Accepted For Upcoming Santa Efforts
There are several Santa efforts accepting applications now for the upcoming Christmas season. Santa’s Community Effort is run by the Rotary Club of Vernal to benefit Uintah County residents. Applications can be picked up from Vernal’s Davis Food & Drug that have...
Obituaries
Mary C. Karren
Graveside services for Mary C. Karren, age 86 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. The family will meet with Friends and relatives Saturday from 10:30-12:30 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Larry Jedd Knight
Funeral Services for Larry Jedd Knight, age 90. of Vernal, will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd.) A viewing will be held Thursday evening frim 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Friday...
Bettina Julianna Wissiup
Funeral services for Bettina Julianna Wissiup, age 60, of Myton,will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. She will be taken to the community building on Monday, at 4:00 p.m., for a Wake. Burial will be in the...
Judy Lee Abplanalp
Graveside services for Judy Smith Abplanalp, ate 73, the wife of Stephen Abplanalp of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery. Viewings will be held Monday from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Mortuary, and Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 am at...
Kenneth “Heavy” Sursa
Funeral services for Kenneth “Heavy” Sursa, age 68, of Bluebell, husband of Patsy McKowen Sursa, will be held on Monday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Events Center. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening at the Roosevelt Christian Assembly Church from...
Search News
80s and 90s
Community Spotlight
More Local News
Colorado Parks And Wildlife Provide Wolf Update
Wolves are in the news again, including a release of information on what is done when a wolf wanders into the state of...
BLM Approves Park Mountain Pipeline In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management announced this week the approval of a right-of-way for the Park Mountain Pipeline in...
‘Organ Trail’ Cyclist Traveling Through Uintah Basin Today
The man spreading the message for the need of liver and kidney donors on his nearly 2000 mile bike ride has arrived in...
Excitement Growing For Uintah Recreation All Wheels Park Project
Excitement is growing for the ‘All Wheel Park’ under construction next to the Uintah Community Center in Vernal. One...
DWR: What To Expect In Northeastern Utah During 2025 Spring Turkey Hunts
The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that Utah’s spring general-season turkey hunts are underway and now’s...
Smoking Meth And Marijuana Before Driving Leads To DUI Arrest
Just before 11pm on April 25th, Central Dispatch sent out an Attempt to Locate for a white Pontiac that had been...
Sex Offender Registry Compliance Visit Ends In Arrest For Man And Girlfriend
Two people were booked into Duchesne County Jail on April 22nd after an incident in Duchesne County. Officers received...
Director Of Bingham Research Center Named To Utah Air Quality Board
The Director of the Bingham Research Center at USU Uintah Basin has been named the newest member of the Utah Air...
UBTech Titans Break Records At SkillsUSA
Once again this year, the UBTech Titans dominated at the SkillsUSA Utah conference. The team brought home a record 65...
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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
