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Altamont High School Senior Arrested For Allegedly Enticing 12-Year-Old
An Altamont High School Senior who turned 18 in January was arrested this week for alleged crimes involving a 12-year-old victim. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Wyatt Ringo Brown had been communicating with the victim on an app called Pengu that...
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Altamont High School Senior Arrested For Allegedly Enticing 12-Year-Old
An Altamont High School Senior who turned 18 in January was arrested this week for alleged crimes involving a 12-year-old victim. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Wyatt Ringo Brown had been communicating with the victim on an app called Pengu that...
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Roosevelt City Water Line Project Update
Work has continued on the water line projects in Roosevelt City. This week, Roosevelt City provided an update sharing that BHI has finished the main line water for both Bonnie Dr. and 1000 South. “They have started running service lines and replacing meters and will...
Rotary Club Collecting Coat Donations For Annual Coat & Hoodie Drive
The chill of fall weather is in the air, meaning it’s time to get out the jackets and soon enough winter will mean coats are needed. Unfortunately, some individuals and families will come up short of what they need which is why the community is invited to donate new...
Obituaries
Dixie Blackburn Hacking
Graveside services for Dixie Blackburn Hacking, age 88 of Vernal, will be held Friday October 21st at 3pm at the Dry Fork Cemetary. Please meet at the Cemetary. Services under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Barry Mortensen
Funeral services for Barry Eugene Mortensen, age 80, of Cedarview will be held Monday, October 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Military honors will be presented after the funeral....
James Foster
Funeral services for James Foster, age 71, of Ballard, will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the Hullinger Mortuary, with military honors presented by the Roosevelt American Legion. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM prior to the...
Cris Cesspooch
A wake for Cris Cesspooch, age 59, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Wednesday, October 17th, after 4:00 PM at his home in the Richardson Subdivision. He will be viewed at the Hullinger Mortuary on Tuesday from Noon - 4:00 PM and Wednesday beginning at 10:00 AM. ...
Eldon Fullmer Anderton
Graveside services for Eldon Fullmer Anderton will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 12:00PM at the Tridell Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held Monday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Military Honors will be...
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Irene Hansen Building Unveiled
A surprise presented to outgoing Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen at her retirement celebration last week...
Ashley National Forest: Gates On Vernal Ranger District Closed
The gates on the Vernal Ranger District close today, December 20th, to allow for over-the-snow travel for the winter....
Rep. Curtis Introduces Act Supporting Renewable Energy On Federal Lands
Representative John Curtis introduced what he categorizes as a forward-thinking bill on Thursday that is designed to...
Vernal City Among Recipients Of Excellence In Government Award
Vernal City is among the recipients of an award from the Government Finance Officers Association. Vernal City is one...
No Charges Being Filed Against Accused Duchesne High School Basketball Players
No charges will be filed in an alleged sexual assault case that was made public in May and involved the Duchesne High...
Woman Arrested After Heroin Located During Compliance Check
A woman on probation in Duchesne County was arrested after failing a compliance check last week. According to the...
BLM Announces Oil and Gas Lease Sale In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management has announced a federal oil and gas lease sale that will take place this spring for land...
Water Officials Give Water And Reservoir Report
Snow has been slow coming this year but Utah officials have said there’s no need to panic, especially in the Uinta...
USU Looking For Uintah County Participants In Study Examining Homelessness
A USU researcher is seeking Uintah County residents interested in participating in a research study. The announcement...
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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