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Federal Search Warrant Executed In Duchesne County For Child Porn
A man was arrested in Duchesne County this week after a federal search warrant was executed on his Duchesne County residence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on June 16, agents with the FBI requested assistance executing a federal search warrant on the...
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Federal Search Warrant Executed In Duchesne County For Child Porn
A man was arrested in Duchesne County this week after a federal search warrant was executed on his Duchesne County residence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on June 16, agents with the FBI requested assistance executing a federal search warrant on the...
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Applications Open Tomorrow To Hunt Cranes, Grouse, Swans
The Division of Wildlife Resources has an announcement for those hoping to hunt cranes, grouse, and/or swans in Utah this fall. The 2026 application period for the greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, sharp-tailed grouse or tundra swan Utah bird hunts opens on...
Vernal City Announces Designated Areas Where Legal Fireworks Still Permitted
Vernal City has announced the areas where personal fireworks may still be used as statewide fireworks restrictions allow municipalities to make the designations. Vernal City’s announcement states that the Vernal City Mayor and Fire Chief carefully reviewed low risk...
Obituaries
Christine Y Smith
Funeral Services for Christine Y Smith, age 75, the wife of George A Smith Jr., will be conducted Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary with a Viewing 9:30-11 AM prior to services.Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery. Services under...
McKinley Kendrick
Funeral services for McKinley Kendrick, age 8, daughter of Scott Kendrick & Heather Benson of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 AM. Following services she will be...
Perry V Johnson
Funeral services for Perry Venil Johnson, age 79 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 m at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 W 1000 N, Vernal, UT.There will be a viewing Thursday 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal mortuary and Saturday 9:45am prior to...
Dolly “Rosie” Cuch
Funeral services for Dolly "Rosie" Cuch, age 73 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the community building.Burial will be in the John Harmes...
Beatrice “Peaches” Checora
Funeral services for Beatrice "Peaches" Checora, age 43 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Alanna Checora's home in Ft. Duchesne. There will be a wake at her home starting on Sunday, after 4:00 p.m.Burial will be in the Ft....
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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Vernal City Announces Further Water Conservation During Drought Conditions
Vernal City has announced further ways they are striving to lead by example and reduce water use. “The water fountains...
Sage Energy Partners Announces Recovery After Geopolitical Cyber Incident
Sage Energy Partners/Sage Water Resources(SWR) issued a press release on Wednesday, announcing that their Duchesne...
Region Law Enforcement Assist With Active Shooter In Wyoming Incident
Moffat County Sheriff’s deputies crossed state lines to assist in an active shooter incident in a town just over the...
UDOT Gives Update On Indian Canyon Construction
The Utah Department of Transportation has given an update on construction in Indian Canyon. “This month, construction...
Duchesne Library System Librarian Receives ULA Award
The Associate Librarian with the Duchesne County Library System is among a few librarians in the state to receive...
Vernal PD On Preventing And Detecting Scams
An FBI Fraud Presentation is happening in Vernal and the Vernal Police Department is encouraging the community to be...
Roosevelt State Street Project North Of 200 North Nearing Completion
Roosevelt’s State Street construction work in a certain area is nearing completion. “The State Street road project...
Book Cliffs Land Focus Of $30 Million Proposed Sale
A hot spot for hunting and fishing enthusiasts is the topic of a major proposed sale that is said will preserve public...
Vernal Woman Arrested After K9 Indicates Illegal Narcotics In Vehicle
A Vernal woman was arrested after methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located in her vehicle. According to the...
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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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.