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Lapoint Man Highlighted In List Of Federal Cases In District Of Utah
The Department of Justice released a list on Friday highlighting federal cases in the District of Utah that continued even during the recent government shutdown. Among the 6 individuals highlighted was 58-year-old Darwin Brock of Lapoint. The Department of Justice...
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Lapoint Man Highlighted In List Of Federal Cases In District Of Utah
The Department of Justice released a list on Friday highlighting federal cases in the District of Utah that continued even during the recent government shutdown. Among the 6 individuals highlighted was 58-year-old Darwin Brock of Lapoint. The Department of Justice...
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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...
Fatal Crash Reported North Of Dutch John
A tragic fatal accident north of Dutch John 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. An SUV was on a righthand curve when the vehicle...
Obituaries
Kelden Jay Massey
Funeral services for Kelden Jay Massey, age 33 of Vernal,will be held Saturday November 25, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Ashley LDS Stake Center (475 West 100 South). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6:00~8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Jared Don Allred
Graveside services for Jared Don Allred, age 40 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Vernal Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Colten J Anderson
A viewing and visitation for Colten James Anderson, the five month old infant son of Kadence Hope Anderson and Ricky Phelps, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the visitation, there will be cremation....
Tracy Chapoose
Funeral services for Tracy Ann Chapoose, age 54, of Hilltop, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. at her home (266. Hilltop Road) on Monday. Following the services,...
Colter J. Christensen
Funeral services for Colter James Christensen, age 35 of Roosevelt, the husband Tiffanie Heaps Christensen, the son of Ben & Cory Christensen, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:00 noon with a viewing from 10-11: 45a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. ...
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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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Homes Lost As Thunderstorms Spark Multiple Wildfires Around Meeker, Colorado
Homes and other structures were lost over the weekend as thunderstorms have sparked multiple wildfires in Colorado’s...
Congressman Mike Kennedy Interview On BasinNow Public Affairs Page
Congressman Dr. Mike Kennedy has spent several days in northeastern Utah this week hosting town hall meetings and...
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Announced
Due to an increase in extreme wildfire behavior, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions have been put into effect across much of...
Highway 40 Construction Update For Paving From Antelope Creek To Roosevelt
Roosevelt City has provided an update on the Highway 40 paving project between Antelope Creek and Roosevelt. “Over the...
Local Teacher Among Finalists For Utah 2026 Teacher Of The Year
A local teacher is among the finalists for Utah’s Teacher of the Year. The Utah State Board of Education announced...
Dinosaur National Monument Seeking Campground Volunteers
Dinosaur National Monument is looking for volunteer campground hosts for the Green River Campground. The Green River...
Calf Shot And Killed In Duchesne County
A case of malicious livestock killing has occurred locally. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reports that on July...
Indian Canyon Corridor Project Update
The Indian Canyon Corridor Project continues to advance with traffic delays and stops ongoing during work hours. There...
UBTech Remembers Influential UBTech Leader
UBTech is honoring the memory of a man who had a real impact on the school’s growth and history. Richard Jones,...
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
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Local Sports
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