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Traffic Stop Ends In Drug DUI Arrest
A traffic stop in Duchesne County over the weekend ended in DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer checked with dispatch and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not registered. During this time, an additional officer arrived on scene...
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Traffic Stop Ends In Drug DUI Arrest
A traffic stop in Duchesne County over the weekend ended in DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer checked with dispatch and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not registered. During this time, an additional officer arrived on scene...
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Union Swim Team Ends Season On A High
It was an amazing season of competition for the Union High Swim Team. The Union Girls took 2nd place at 3A State with a team score of 248.5. Emery Lachance is the 200 Freestyle state champ. The Union Boys took 2nd place in the Boys 3A State tournament with 317 points....
Roosevelt City Culinary Water System Update On Page Bench
Roosevelt City has provided details on the Page Bench Culinary Water System updates. First, the upgrades and improvements of the $1.9 million dollar project are financed by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund administered by the Utah Division of Drinking Water as...
Obituaries
Kayleena Cornpeach
Funeral services for Kayleena Cornpeach, age 41 of Whiterocks, will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake on Tuesday, after 4:00 p.m., at the community building. Burial will be at the...
Mandy Lyn Powell
Funeral Services for Mandy Lyn Powell, age 46 of Roosevelt, the wife of Charlie Powell, will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45...
Josephine Edrington
Funeral services for Josephine Edrington, age 91, formerly of the Lopoint area, will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lapoint Chapel. There will be a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. at the churchBurial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park under...
Carol Cragun
Funeral services for Carol Cragun, age 86 of Roosevelt, will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. There will be viewing an hour before the funeral at the church.Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Services...
Darrell Gardner, II
Funeral services for Darrell Bekenneth Gardner, II, age 45, of Roosevelt will be held on Wednesday, December 20th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a final viewing to follow. After the services, he will be cremated.
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window
A Fort Duchesne woman is facing charges after being pulled over for speeding on July 23rd. According to the Probable...
Highway 6 Fatal Crash
Officials are urging all travelers to stay aware of motorcycles on the roadway after a fatal accident on US-6 on...
West Nile Virus Reported In Uintah County Mosquito Pools
West Nile Virus season is underway with multiple counties reporting activity, including in northeastern Utah. West...
Uintah School District Announces New Technology Policy to Comply With Law
Uintah School District has announced that starting this school year, students won't be allowed to use their phones,...
If You See A Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say Kill It Immediately
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recruiting helpers in the fight against an invasive lanternfly infestation....
Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp
Uintah County Library is bringing back a favorite activity to finish off the summer. It’s almost time for Stuffy Day...
Sweetwater County Man Turns Self In, Pleads No Contest To Decades Old Abuse
A 73-year-old Wyoming man who walked into the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office a year ago saying he needed to...
Vernal City Statement On Valley Steakhouse Closure
Vernal City issued a letter to residents and taxpayers in response to questions and concerns from the public after...
Myton City Announces Four Day Water Shut Off
Water difficulties in Myton City continue as the City works to repair lines and address issues. Scheduled water...
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
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