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Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars
Multiple people called in a pickup truck with a suspected intoxicated driver on Thursday in Duchesne County. An officer responded and observed the vehicle turning onto Highway 40. After observing the vehicle swerving in its lane and crossing the solid line, a stop was...
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Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars
Multiple people called in a pickup truck with a suspected intoxicated driver on Thursday in Duchesne County. An officer responded and observed the vehicle turning onto Highway 40. After observing the vehicle swerving in its lane and crossing the solid line, a stop was...
Battle of the RV Dealerships
Local News
Increased DUI Enforcement Blitzes Planned For St. Patricks’s Day Holiday
If you or members of your group are going to drink in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Utah Department of Public Safety wants to remind you that if you feel different, you drive different, so keep the shenanigans off the road. “Alcohol, prescription drugs,...
Fatal Crash Near Strawberry Reservoir Near Highway 40
Two people are dead after a box truck traveled into their lane of travel on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir on Saturday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, an eastbound box truck was drifting to the side of the road when it overcorrected causing it to...
Obituaries
Dale W Nelson
Funeral services for Dale "Red" Nelson, age 89 of Ballard, will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Chapel. There will be a viewing on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The...
Suzzanne Gines
Celebration of Life Viewing for Suzzanne Gines, age 64 of Mt. Emmons, the wife of Robert "Bob" Gines, will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. at the Duchesne Elementary School in Duchesne 168 West 200 North. Burial will follow in the...
Eloise Caldwell Adams
Funeral services for Eloise Caldwell Adams, age 88 of Roosevelt, will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., with a viewing from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Dry Fork Cemetery under the direction of the Hullinger...
Lila Alice (Collier) Caldwell
Funeral services for Lila Alice Caldwell, age 93, the wife of the late Keith Caldwell, will be held Saturday November 4, 2023 at 12Noon at the Glines LDS Stake Center (78 South Aggie BLVD). Visitation and viewing for family and friend will be Friday from 6:00pm ~...
Glen Allen
Funeral Services for Glen Allen, age 96, the husband of Rose Marie Allen of Vernal, will be conducted Thursday , November 2, 2023. at 2 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Viewing for Glen will be Thursday 1:30-2.Burial in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military...
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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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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
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Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp
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Sweetwater County Man Turns Self In, Pleads No Contest To Decades Old Abuse
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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...
Vernal City Public Hearing To Review Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project
A public hearing is coming up to review the environmental draft of the Steinaker Service Canal Trail project. “The...
Forest Service Releases Decision On High Uintas Sheep Grazing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a draft record of decision and final environmental impact statement on...
Driver Sentenced To Prison In Hit And Run That Dragged Vernal Woman
The driver convicted in a hit and run nearly a year ago in Vernal in which a young woman was struck and dragged...
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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