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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...
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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...
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Uintah Marching Band Continues Competitions Sweep During Banner Season
The Uintah High School Marching Band took home top honors once again over the weekend in what has turned into their most successful season on record. The relatively small group that includes 7 color guard members, 13 wind players, 11 percussion, and 1 drum major have...
Arrested Roosevelt Man Had Over 8000 Items Of Child Pornography On Phone
A Roosevelt man was arrested last week after a search of his phone revealed over 8000 Child Sexual Abuse Material items. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in February of 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip of a user...
Obituaries
Jason Chapoose
Funeral services for Jason Chapoose, age 37, of Roosevelt, will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 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 in the Ft. Duchesne...
Aaron J Shiozaki
Funeral services for Aaron Justice Shiozaki age 31, of Vernal, the son of Tom Shiozaki and Gerie (Rod) Galley, will be conducted Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 12 Noon in the Glines 5th Ward Chapel. A viewing will be Saturday at 11 AM at the Church prior to service....
Ted Dean Priest
Funeral services for Ted Dean Priest, age 84 of Roosevelt, Utah, husband of the late Marilyn Priest, will be held Saturday December 9, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Central Park Ward LDS Chapel (32 South State, Roosevelt). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from...
Ralph Scott McKINNON
Celebration of Life Visitation for Ralph Scott McKinnon, age 72, of Duchesne, husband of Ginger Seaver McKinnon, will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 - 12:45 at the Duchesne County Centennial Events Center. There will also be a visitation on Tuesday evening at...
Kenneth Denver Long
Funeral services for Kenneth Denver Long, age 69, husband of Tammy Long, will be held Tuesday December 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Monday evening from 6-8 PM and Tuesday 11:45 - 12:45...
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Sex Offender Registry Compliance Visit Ends In Arrest For Man And Girlfriend
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Uintah High School Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumna
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Affidavit Provides Information On Officer Involved Shooting In Duchesne County
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Vernal City Giving Design Workshop And Tours Of Lamplighter Block
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Uintah County Republican Party Organizing Convention Held Thursday Evening
The Republican Party Organizing Convention was held on Thursday evening to elect new officers and vote on Party...
Uintah County Interview Available Through BasinNow Public Affairs Page
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Community Reminded To Stay Off Uintah All Wheel Park Construction Zone
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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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