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Fatal Accident In Jensen On Sunday
Utah Highway Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred in Jensen on Highway 40 on Sunday. According to the report, a John Deere Backhoe was being followed by and escorted by a pickup truck traveling eastbound on SR-40 near mile post 154 at Ashley Creek...
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Fatal Accident In Jensen On Sunday
Utah Highway Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred in Jensen on Highway 40 on Sunday. According to the report, a John Deere Backhoe was being followed by and escorted by a pickup truck traveling eastbound on SR-40 near mile post 154 at Ashley Creek...
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Local News
Probation Check Reveals Large Amount Of Fentanyl
Officers called to assist Adult Probation and Patrol last month found a large amount of Fentanyl and other illegal substances. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, AP&P agents called for assistance for a search of the vehicle of Carly Foster, who is on...
New Record Lows Reported For Utah Statewide Snowpack
If you haven’t been dreaming of a white February and March, now might be the time to try manifesting that outcome. The Utah Department of Natural Resources shared an update on the current data. As of January 28th, snowpack in the Northeastern Uintas is 73% of the...
Obituaries
Allen Weston Justice
Funeral services for Allen Justice 84, will be conducted Monday, November 21st at 11 AM at the Glines Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1499 West Hwy 40). A viewing will be held Sunday, November 20th from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Mortuary and...
Bud Young
Funeral services for Bert C “Bud” Young, age 89, of Tabiona will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held at the church on Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and...
Peggy McArthur
Graveside services for Peggy McArthur, age 90, of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the Hullinger on Friday from 11:00 - 12:45.
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.
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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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Welcome K9 Murph And K9 Sarik, The Newest Local K9 Officer Recruits
Vernal City has welcomed a new officer to keep the streets safe and let us just tell you, he’s a GOOD boy! K9 Murph is...
All Wheel Park Project Underway On Uintah Recreation Property
An ‘All Wheel Park’ is under construction on the property next to the Uintah Community Center which is all part of...
Statewide AMBER Alert Test Happening Tomorrow
Uintah County Emergency Management has given a heads up to locals that the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Bureau...
Uintah County Man Facing Felony Charge For Stealing Dirt And Lots Of It
A Vernal man is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing dirt and lots of it. According to the Probable Cause...
Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Found With Man Arrested On Warrants
Officers arrested a man in Uintah County last week who had missed court and had a warrant issued for his arrest....
Repeat DUI Offender Without Valid License Arrested Again
A repeat DUI offender was arrested once again driving under the influence on Friday in Uintah County. According to the...
New Information On Missing Person Alert, Public’s Assistance Requested
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has shared new information on a missing person whose destination was in Duchesne...
Local Cattlemen’s Associations Urge Public To Report Any Suspicious Behavior
Another plea has been issued to the public, asking that any suspicious behavior that could be connected to cattle...
Man Attempts To Force His Way Into Hotel Room, Later Arrested
The peace was certainly disturbed for hotel guests over the weekend in Uintah County when a man attempted to force his...
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.
