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Roosevelt Man Pulled Over With Fentanyl And Unbuckled Child In Vehicle
A Roosevelt man was found with Fentanyl during a recent traffic stop in which he also had a young child with him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the vehicle 37-year-old Adam Anderton was driving was stopped for an observed equipment violation in Uintah...
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Roosevelt Man Pulled Over With Fentanyl And Unbuckled Child In Vehicle
A Roosevelt man was found with Fentanyl during a recent traffic stop in which he also had a young child with him. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the vehicle 37-year-old Adam Anderton was driving was stopped for an observed equipment violation in Uintah...
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Teen On E-Bike Struck By Vehicle
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reported that at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14th, a 14-year-old juvenile was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. According to witnesses, the juvenile was riding an e-bike...
Water Outlook Report For Northeastern Utah
Data from the 4th quarter of 2025 paints a less than ideal picture for the Utah Water Supply Outlook to start 2026 but northeastern Utah is actually in a better position than most of the state. Other areas of the state, including the Wasatch Front down through...
Obituaries
Susan Purdom
A viewing for Susan Purdom, age 72, of Duchesne, will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing, she will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Jodie Varney
Celebration of life for Jodie Varney, age 38, the wife of Matt Varney, will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Grace Events Center. A luncheon will follow and everyone is invited.
Jo Ellen Dulen
Funeral services for Jo Ellen Dulen, age 81, of Arcadia, will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Burial in the Roosevelt...
Ernest Jenks
Funeral services for Ernest Jenks will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery.
Robert Newell Hanson
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Newell Hanson, age 81, of Mesquite, NV formerly of Vernal, will be held Thursday March 2, 2023 at 11:00am, with a visitation for family and friends 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in the...
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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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DWR: What To Do If You Encounter A Rattlesnake
With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while...
Man Steals Beer And Flees In Vehicle With Flat Tire
A 19-year-old Uintah County man is in custody and facing a long list of charges after a series of events on Tuesday in...
Man Turns Self In For Attempted Burglary at Downtown Vernal Clothing Store
An attempted robbery at a clothing store in downtown Vernal was not only unsuccessful but an effortless case to crack...
Woman Arrested For DUI With Children In The Car
A woman was arrested in Uintah County on Friday for DUI while traveling with children in the vehicle. According to the...
‘Oliver!’ Auditions This Month For Outlaw Trail Theater
The fun is about to begin as auditions approach for the Outlaw Trail Theater’s summer show. The production of Lionel...
Uintah County Spring Burn Instructions
Spring is in the air and that means it is time to get your yard cleaned up and ready for summer fun. The Uintah County...
Maeser Super Readers Win District Wide 3rd Grade Battle Of The Books
The winners of the ultimate battle deserve to be recognized and the epic inaugural 3rd Grade Battle of the Books is an...
Front Doors Upgraded At Vernal Regional Airport Thanks To Collaboration
Upgrades continue at the Vernal Regional Airport and the latest is thanks to collaboration between stakeholders...
Roosevelt City Makes Correction To Utility Bills; Announces Secondary Water III
Roosevelt City has a few important announcements for the community. First, a mistake was inserted on the most recent...
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.
