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US-191 Realignment Construction Reduces Traffic To Single Lane
The US-191 realignment construction will reduce US-191 to a single lane as crews work to integrate the new alignment with existing alignment. As part of the US-191 realignment project, UDOT will reduce the road to a single one-way lane at milepost 365, just north of...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
US-191 Realignment Construction Reduces Traffic To Single Lane
The US-191 realignment construction will reduce US-191 to a single lane as crews work to integrate the new alignment with existing alignment. As part of the US-191 realignment project, UDOT will reduce the road to a single one-way lane at milepost 365, just north of...
Roosevelt Community Christmas Sing-Along
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Local News
Man Arrested For DUI Tests Positive For Methamphetamine
What started as a traffic stop on Highway 40 in the Vernal area, ended as a DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed an SUV traveling with a headlight out and initiated a traffic stop. The driver shared that he had a suspended...
Prescribed Fires Planned For Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest announced Monday plans to implement prescribed fires this fall to help reduce overgrown vegetation. Prescribed fires planned in Ashley National Forest include Argyle Piles, Moon Lake Piles, Yellowstone Piles, Mill Park Piles, Deer Lodge, and...
Obituaries
Angela Richardson Johnson
Funeral services for Angela Richardson Johnson, abe 39, of Duchesne, the wife of Heath Johnson, will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Duchesne 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that...
Ruth Lois (Olson) Anderson
Funeral services for Ruth Lois Anderson, age 92 of Vernal, will be held Saturday October 14 at 12:00pm at the Glines Chapel, 150 South Aggie BLVD. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and...
Jeffrey Allen Shepherd
Funeral services for Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Shepherd, age 63 of Vernal, will be held Friday October 20 at 5:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will from 3:00pm~4:45pm all at the mortuary. Interment will be on Saturday at...
Jack Peterson
Funeral services for Jack Peterson, age 68, of Roosevelt, husband of Christiana Blietschau Peterson, will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. Burial...
Darrell Ray Jenkins
A celebration of life for Darrell (Darrie) Ray Jenkins age 65, of Vernal, will be held Thursday at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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Rock Point Cemetery Expansion Project
The Uintah County Commission approved an expansion project for Rock Point Cemetery during Tuesday’s Commission...
Uintah High Accreditation Process Results In Score Well Above Average
Uintah School District took the time recently to explain the school accreditation process after receiving their...
Welcome K9 Murph And K9 Sarik, The Newest Local K9 Officer Recruits
Vernal City has welcomed a new officer to keep the streets safe and let us just tell you, he’s a GOOD boy! K9 Murph is...
All Wheel Park Project Underway On Uintah Recreation Property
An ‘All Wheel Park’ is under construction on the property next to the Uintah Community Center which is all part of...
Statewide AMBER Alert Test Happening Tomorrow
Uintah County Emergency Management has given a heads up to locals that the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Bureau...
Uintah County Man Facing Felony Charge For Stealing Dirt And Lots Of It
A Vernal man is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing dirt and lots of it. According to the Probable Cause...
Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Found With Man Arrested On Warrants
Officers arrested a man in Uintah County last week who had missed court and had a warrant issued for his arrest....
Repeat DUI Offender Without Valid License Arrested Again
A repeat DUI offender was arrested once again driving under the influence on Friday in Uintah County. According to the...
New Information On Missing Person Alert, Public’s Assistance Requested
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has shared new information on a missing person whose destination was in Duchesne...
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.
