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Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested For Theft In Duchesne County
A woman was arrested in Duchesne County last week after an investigation allegedly showed her role in stealing from a Fruitland property owner. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of trespassing was reported on November 11th in Fruitland in which...
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Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested For Theft In Duchesne County
A woman was arrested in Duchesne County last week after an investigation allegedly showed her role in stealing from a Fruitland property owner. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of trespassing was reported on November 11th in Fruitland in which...
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Uintah School District Safety Exercise Planned For Friday
The Uintah School District has announced plans to hold a large-scale safety exercise this Friday, March 20th, at Uintah High School and Ashley Valley Education Center. “A large number of first responders and emergency vehicles, including medical helicopters, will be...
Vernal Oilers Win Fourth Consecutive Northwest Division Title
The Vernal Oilers have done it again! The hockey team defeated Seattle 11-2 on Saturday to win their fourth consecutive United States Premier Hockey League Northwest Division Title. As the team now hits the road to continue climbing the ranks, the organization shared...
Obituaries
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...
Kerry Dee Davis
Funeral services for Kerry Dee Davis, age 73 of Vernal, husband of the late Pam Davis, will be held Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 11:00am at the Vernal 6th Ward LDS Chapel (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friend will be from 9:00am ~ 10:45am all at the...
Gail D Wall
Funeral services for Gail David Wall, age 80, of Myton, will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel. There will be a viewing there that morning from 9-9:45 a.m.Interment will be in the Redwood Memorial Cemetery in Salt Lake City at...
Dorothy Sorensen Price
Funeral services for Dorothy Sorenson Price, age 78 of Tabiona, the wife of Larry Price, will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabiona Ward Chapel. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-10:45...
Barbara Ann Evans
Graveside services for Barbara Larsen Evans, age 78 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedarview Cemetery. here will be a viewing that morning at the Hullinger Mortuary 10:00-10:45am.Services under the direction of the...
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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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For Health’s Sake: Bat With Rabies Infects Family Pet
Wildlife and health officials have shared an important reminder on a threat that recently resulted in the loss of a...
Alive After 5 Winners
Big talent, a big crowd, and amazing energy made Thursday’s finale for the 22nd annual Alive After 5 singing...
Lamplighter Property Update Given During Wednesday City Council Meeting
Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion provided an update to the Vernal City Council on Wednesday regarding the Lamplighter...
Lee Fire Doubles In Acreage On Wednesday, Elk Fire Nearly Doubles
Significant growth occurred on Wednesday on the Elk and Lee Fires near Meeker, Colorado. The Wednesday morning report...
Man Uses AR-15 To Threaten Group At Little Montez Reservoir
A group enjoying some fishing at Little Montez Reservoir in Uintah County had a frightening experience when a man...
Fentanyl/Meth Bust At Ballard Trailer Located Across From City Park
Arrests were made on August 1st after a warrant was executed on a Uintah County residence where there was evidence...
Davis Hollow Fire Prompts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions On Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest has announced that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will go into effect on Friday after experiencing...
Public Hearing Tonight For Proposed Uintah School District Judgment Levy
The public hearing for a proposed judgment levy in Uintah School District is being held tonight. “A large company in...
Remember Stage 2 Fire Restrictions As Red Flag Warnings Continue
Fire officials are reminding the public of the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions as critically dry conditions and 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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