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Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident
Uintah School District provided the following statement upon the request of Evans Family Media regarding an alleged hazing incident involving members of the boys basketball team in June: On June 18th, a parent reported a possible hazing incident to Uintah High School...
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Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident
Uintah School District provided the following statement upon the request of Evans Family Media regarding an alleged hazing incident involving members of the boys basketball team in June: On June 18th, a parent reported a possible hazing incident to Uintah High School...
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Public’s Help Requested For Snowmobile Trail Systems
The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division and the Utah Snowmobile Association are requesting the public's assistance in keeping snowmobile trails safe and clear of vehicles, including trails in the Uintah Basin. “Snowmobile trail systems across...
Man Arrested For DUI Also Charged With Physical And Sexual Assault
An Attempt to Locate on an alleged drunk driver resulted in a variety of serious charges for the night’s events. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer saw the reported vehicle and observed the driver pull into a driveway and enter a residence. The...
Obituaries
Shandi Spring (Horrocks) Perry
Services for Shandi Perry will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Davis Stake Center, 4080 S. 2500 E., A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday, December 12, at Ashley Valley Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM and Tuesday, December 13 from...
Jessen Cloud Reed
Funeral services for Jessen Reed, age 40, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Buidling. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the community buidling. Burial in the Reed Cemetery under...
Donald Kimbel
Funeral services for Donald Kimbel will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center, 502 North 600 East. There will be a viewing on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the...
Claryn Lee Gardner
Funeral services for Claryn Lee Gardner, age 84 of Vernal, will be conducted on Monday December 5, 2022 at 11am at the Uintah Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East) in Vernal.Viewings will be held Sunday December 4th from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Monday...
Robert “Bob” Chapoose, Sr.
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Chapoose, Sr. will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fort Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the community building. Burial will be in the Fort Duchesne...
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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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Arrest Made At Naples Hotel Following Domestic Disturbance
An arrest was made at a hotel in Naples City after a call to police came in from out of state concerned for the well...
Uintah County Treasurer Among SB197 Opponents Asking For Governor VETO
SB197 is among the pile of bills sitting on Governor Cox’s desk sent there by the Utah legislature hoping for a...
Daggett County Commission Gives Tips Ahead Of Summer Recreation Season
Daggett County Commissioners have a clear message for their residents as the busy summer season approaches. “As we...
Winterton And Chew Give Legislative Report During Tuesday Chamber Meeting
Senator Ron Winterton and Representative Scott Chew provided highlights from Utah’s 2025 legislative session during...
Temporary Road Closure During Vernal City 200 South Water Line Replacement
A Vernal City traffic alert has been issued for travelers to be aware of a road closure this week in the downtown...
Drug Arrest After Uintah County Home Described As McDonalds Drive Thru
An investigation resulted in arrest last week after a tip came in to law enforcement of possible drug activity at a...
Vernal Oilers Win Monday’s National Championship Game
The Vernal Oilers did what they set out to do and are coming home National Champions! The Oilers defeated the...
Swastikas Painted In Rock Springs Likely Connected To Nationwide Vandalism
The Rock Springs Police Department is asking for tips from the public after vandalism was discovered on Foothill Blvd...
Craig Man Arrested For Photographing People In Public Restroom
A Craig, Colorado man has been arrested for taking photographs in a restaurant bathroom. According to the Moffat...
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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