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Pair Robs Vernal USDA Office, Steals Truck, Flees To CO, Arrested In WY
A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a burglary at the USDA Building on 500 West in Vernal on November 4th. It was...
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Pair Robs Vernal USDA Office, Steals Truck, Flees To CO, Arrested In WY
A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a burglary at the USDA Building on 500 West in Vernal on November 4th. It was...
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Local News
TriCounty Health Announces Increase In Cases Of Measles
TriCounty Health Department confirmed on Tuesday an increase in local cases of measles. According to the announcement, there have been 10 additional measles infections since March 5th, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the area to 15. “If you...
Identity Released Of Victim In Fatal Accident North Of Dutch John
The identity of the victim in a tragic fatal accident north of Dutch John on Sunday has been reported by Wyoming Highway Patrol. According to Wyoming Highway Patrol PIO Arron Healy, the fatal accident occurred at Mile Post 547 on US 191 early Sunday morning. The crash...
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
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Progress Made On Wildfires In The Region
Progress has been made on wildfires in the region. The Beulah Fire in the High Uintas enjoyed recent rainfall around...
West Nile Virus Update
As of the latest report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the first positive human case of West...
Uintah County Encourages Public To Beware Of Scam Letters
Scams can take just about any form, including the good ol’ fashioned letter in the mail. Uintah County announced last...
Discoveries At Dinosaur National Monument Highlighted
Discoveries continue in the world of paleontology at Dinosaur National Monument. A fascinating discovery by...
Reminders For Every Driver On Back To School Bus Safety
The Duchesne County Fire Department safety messages take on many forms. This week’s message focuses on protecting kids...
Duchesne County Man Facing Child Sex Charges
The bail/bond hearing is scheduled for today in 8th District Court for a Duchesne County man facing child sex charges....
Man On Probation Arrested For Felony DUI After Fleeing From Police
A man with statewide warrants stopped then took off when pulled over by officers in Myton on August 11th. According to...
Vernal PD Shares Back To School Safety Message
Ready or not, it’s back to school time! The first day of school for Duchesne County School District is August 19th...
DWR: Adult Deer At Average Or Above Nutritional Condition Ahead Of Hunts
The first big game hunts of Utah's fall season begin Saturday, August 16th, and the Department of Wildlife Resources...
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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