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Man And Dog Jump Ship As Boat Goes Up In Flames On Flaming Gorge
A man and his dog had to jump into Flaming Gorge Reservoir when the boat they were on caught fire on August 9th around 3pm. According to the Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement, the boat was en route to a nearby marina when it caught fire. “The occupant was unable to...
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Man And Dog Jump Ship As Boat Goes Up In Flames On Flaming Gorge
A man and his dog had to jump into Flaming Gorge Reservoir when the boat they were on caught fire on August 9th around 3pm. According to the Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement, the boat was en route to a nearby marina when it caught fire. “The occupant was unable to...
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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...
Helicopter Crash At Wolf Creek Campground Off SR-35
Miraculously, four people aboard a helicopter near Wolf Creek Campground survived a crash that mangled the helicopter. According to officials, the Wasatch County 9-1-1 Center received a text-to-911 report of a helicopter crash approximately 100 yards off State Road 35...
Obituaries
Ashton Taylor Murray
Graveside services for Ashton Taylor Murray will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be a wake at his mother's home, 2132 W 8950 N, Neola, on Friday after 4:00 p.m.
Tammy Lyn Rich
Funeral services for Tammy Lyn Rich will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial in the Fruitland Cemetery.
Ruckus Perank
Graveside services for Ruckus Henry Perank will be held at Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tridell Cemetery. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Whiterocks Community Building. Services under the direction of the...
David Ray Moore
Funeral services for David Ray Moore will be held Monday November 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 – 10:45 AM. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Elon Poulsen
Graveside services for Elon Poulsen, age 57, will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at the John Harmes Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary that morning from 10:00 - 11:45.
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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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Fight Quickly Escalates When Taser Pulled Out And Used Repeatedly
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Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Presenting First Roosevelt Concert Tonight
In its 8th season, the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is still rising to its mission to provide an outstanding...
Unemployment Report
January’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.2%. The Department of Workforce Services reports...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Ask Public For Help Finding Missing Man
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in the search for a missing man. Onni Raassina...
Man Drives Into Front Of Hotel Room; Fentanyl Found In Vehicle
The driver of a white Ford F-150 that crossed oncoming lanes of Highway 40 in Uintah County before hitting a building...
Uintah County Man Arrested For DUI With Minors In Vehicle
A DUI arrest in Uintah County on Tuesday was especially serious as minors were also in the vehicle. According to the...
DWR: Record Number Of Big Game Animals Assessed During Winter Captures
Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments...
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
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Local Sports
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