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Statue Stolen From Truck Bed Located At Suspect’s Home
There has been at least one arrest in a case of theft from August in Duchesne City. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the beds of two trucks parked at the Best Western Hotel were burglarized with the estimated value amounting to $5,355 from one truck and...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Statue Stolen From Truck Bed Located At Suspect’s Home
There has been at least one arrest in a case of theft from August in Duchesne City. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the beds of two trucks parked at the Best Western Hotel were burglarized with the estimated value amounting to $5,355 from one truck and...
Green River Rocks
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UDOT FIBER Project On Highway 40 Starting Monday
The Utah Department of Transportation has announced a major project that will run on Highway 40 from Heber City to the Colorado state line. “Starting Monday, January 26, we're starting a project to install more than 130 miles of new fiber-optic cable along US-40,”...
Vernal City Council Recap
All agenda items were approved during the Vernal City Council meeting on Wednesday evening. Highlights from the meeting include: Cheryl Meier from USSD1 spoke about the AARP Network and the Council discussed being mindful of the Healthy Aging Communities. “Alta...
Obituaries
Richard Burns
Graveside services for Richard Burns, age 63, will be held on Wed July 5th at 10:00 am at the Randlett Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Owen Blair Williams
Funeral services for Blair "OB" Williams, age 97 of Roosevelt, the husband of Margaret Olson Williams, will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel. There will be a viewing that morning at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will...
Lela Rose Fowles
Funeral services for Lela Fowles, age 88, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Central Park Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing at the church that morning from...
Jim Brough
Funeral services for Richard "Jim" Brough, of Neola, will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Avalon Community Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Burial in the Avalon Cemetery with military honors presented by...
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,...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Corrections Officers
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office took time to publicly acknowledge the service and dedication of a special group...
Basin Bird Festival Back And For The Entire Family
The Basin Bird Festival is back and being hosted at a special new location. Hosted by the Roosevelt Arts, Parks, &...
Union Cougars Track Enjoying Season With Broken School Records
It’s been a great season for track and field and the Union Cougars have had many school records broken. Union Cougar...
Duchesne County Man Arrested For Drug Distribution After March Overdose
A Duchesne County man was arrested over the weekend on drug distribution charges after an investigation revealed he...
Meth Located In Vehicle During DUI Arrest In Roosevelt
Methamphetamine was found in a vehicle during a DUI arrest in Roosevelt on May 2nd. According to the Affidavit of...
Dan Mortenson Inducted Into Vernal Youth Baseball Club Hall Of Fame
A well deserved honor was given to a Uintah County man during this spring’s Vernal Youth Baseball Club Opening Day...
Ladies Night Out Announces Fantastic Results Of Fundraiser
It was another year of incredible support from the community for the Ladies Night Out Vernal event put on to raise...
5 International Exchange Students Wrapping Up Experiences At Uintah High
As the end of the school year approaches there are some students and families that find it very hard to see it come to...
Man Arrested After Scaring Others With Glock 9MM Looking BB Gun
A man was arrested in Uintah County on Saturday after scaring others with a BB gun that looked like a Glock 9mm...
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.
