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Man Convicted Of Sexual Abuse In Vernal Among Arrests Highlighted By Department of Homeland Security
A man convicted of sexual abuse in the Uintah Basin is among a list of recent arrests highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security. On October 30th, a press release was issued announcing that despite the shutdown, arrests are continuing to be made by U.S....
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Man Convicted Of Sexual Abuse In Vernal Among Arrests Highlighted By Department of Homeland Security
A man convicted of sexual abuse in the Uintah Basin is among a list of recent arrests highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security. On October 30th, a press release was issued announcing that despite the shutdown, arrests are continuing to be made by U.S....
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‘Holy Week Walk With Christ’ Event Happening This Saturday In Roosevelt
The community is invited to a special event this Saturday in Roosevelt to kick off Easter’s Holy Week. Roosevelt’s Interfaith Group is presenting the ‘Holy Week Walk With Christ’ at the Roosevelt Nature Park on March 28th from 10am to 2pm. Groups will go through the...
Aerial Support Joins Dry Fork Fire Suppression Efforts
Several positive things happened with the Dry Fork Fire yesterday. First, Utah Fire Info reported on Wednesday evening that the fire remained in its existing footprint at 24 acres. The decrease is due to more accurate mapping compared to original estimates that the...
Obituaries
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,...
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...
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Dinosaur National Monument Swimming Hole Makes List
A swimming hole in Dinosaur National Monument has made a list of the 9 Best Swimming Holes in our National Parks....
DWR: Osprey Viewing Event At Flaming Gorge
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a great opportunity to see ospreys at an upcoming event. The DWR shares...
Red Flag Warning Issued Today
Uintah County Emergency Management is helping spread the word that a Red Flag Warning has been issued. The...
Oliver! Opens On Outlaw Trail Amphitheater Stage
Outlaw Trail Theater’s production of ‘Oliver!’ opened last night to a thrilled crowd. Among the crowd favorites was...
Search Warrant On Roosevelt Property Reveals Many Stolen Items And Vehicles
A search warrant issued on a Roosevelt address revealed many stolen items, including stolen vehicles. According to the...
HB 267 Headed To 2025 Election Ballot
A referendum seeking to put a law passed during the 2025 Utah legislative session to a vote of the people has met...
Uintah Athletes Compete At Nike Outdoor Nationals
Two Uintah High athletes represented the Basin well at the Nike Outdoor Nationals & USATF U20 Championships in...
4th Annual Community of Unity in Christ Hosting Unity Festival
The Community of Unity in Christ Interfaith Group has put in the planning to host the Unity Festival this year for...
Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Update
The BLM has announced another round of review and revision for the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan. A Record of...
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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Local Sports
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