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Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man
An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin...
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Natural Resources Officer Found Justified In Shooting Armed Man
An officer with the Department of Natural Resources was found legally justified in the April shooting of an armed suicidal man the officer had pulled over for reckless driving in Duchesne County. On April 15th, an “Attempt to Locate” was broadcast in the Uintah Basin...
7th Annual Cowboy Christmas Rodeo
06:00 PM
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From Boyhood Years In Vernal To 18th President Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced yesterday afternoon that Dallin Harris Oaks was sustained and set apart that morning as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement was made during a live...
Senator Ron Winterton Shares Message On Political Violence
It’s now been over a month since the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem and Senator Ron Winterton has added his voice to those calling for an end to political violence. The following is the full post From ‘Ronald Winterton for Utah Senate...
Obituaries
Gaila Renae (Timothy) Holmes
Funeral Services for Gaila Renae Timothy Holmes, age 82 of Vernal, the wife of the late Duke Holmes, will be held Saturday July 1, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Davis 4th Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday June 30th,...
Linda Gunnell Swain
Funeral Services for Linda Gunnell Swain, age 75 of Vernal, the wife of Hap Karl Swain, will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 12 noon at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and 1 hour...
Leta Kay Cesspooch
Funeral services for Leta Kay Cesspooch will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM at her mother Mona's home (9500 East HWY 40, Gusher, UT 84026). Burial in the...
Bonnie Ann Shiner
Funeral services for Bonnie Ann Walker Shiner, age 78, of Altamont, the wife of Miles "Bike" Shiner, will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Moon Lake Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Friday...
Brent Evan Wilson
Graveside Services for Brent Evan Wilson, age 73 ov Vernal will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at 2:30pm at the Manti City Cemetery, Visitation Friday morning from 9AM ~ 10AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Services under the direction of the Phillips...
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Duchesne County Commission Supports Creation of Utah Inland Port
Duchesne County is considering the creation of a Utah Inland Port within the County. The Commissioners discussed the...
Get Signed Up For 2025 Rise & Thrive Business Speed Pitch Competition
More details have been shared about this year’s 2025 Rise & Thrive Business Speed Pitch Competition in Uintah...
Uintah Basketball Player Breaks Record For Career Points
Uintah High School is celebrating several athletes. Uintah High Boys Basketball player Dauson Gardiner broke the...
Rio Blanco County Invites Residents To Think Ahead With Mormon Crickets
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Traffic Stop Ends In Double Arrest For Fentanyl Powder And Pills
A traffic stop in Uintah County over the weekend resulted in the arrest of 2 individuals. According to the Probable...
Driver Of Vehicle That High Centered In Field Admits To Meth Use Before Driving
The driver of a vehicle found high centered in a field in Uintah County earlier this month is a repeat DUI offender....
Senator Curtis Urges Fiscal Responsibility
Senator John Curtis continues to join the conversation of fiscal responsibility in government, calling it a...
South Vernal Avenue Project Named 2024 Municipal Project of the Year
Vernal’s downtown revitalization projects are getting noticed by more than just the locals. This month, Vernal City's...
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Ask Public To Watch For Missing/Endangered Woman
A Uintah County family is asking for the public’s continued help in spreading the word of a missing family member. Pam...
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
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
