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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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Man Calls Dispatch, Ends Up Arrested On Warrant
A man who called dispatch for help, whispering that someone was breaking into his home, ended up arrested on drug and weapons charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to West Bluebell Road in Duchesne County on January 28th. Officers...
Search For Marty Justice Continues
The search continues for a missing Uintah County man. “52 year-old Marty Justice was last seen on July 8th, 2022,” shared the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. “At the time of Marty’s disappearance, he was on probation with Adult Parole and Probation and had an ankle...
Obituaries
Ila Rhae Gingell
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Myton Ward Chapel. A viewing will be held Tuesday, November 1 at Hullinger Mortuary 6:00-8:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at Myton Cemetery. In lieu of...
Darris Smuin
Funeral services for Darris Smuin will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11 AM at the Uintah Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Viewings will be held Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday 1 hour prior to service. Interment will...
John James Melo
Funeral services for John James Melo, age 31, of Gusher, Utah, will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15709 4000 N, Altamont, UT 84001. There will be a viewing on...
Julie Patterson Summers
Funeral services for Julie Marie Patterson Summers, age 69, of Roosevelt will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Central Park Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 32 South State Street, in Roosevelt. Viewings will...
Keith Rowley
Keith Rowley, age 86, of Duchesne, passed away October 23, 2022, at the Uintah Basin Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 12:00 noon at the Duchesne Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 103 S 300 E...
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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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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...
SCAM Letters Being Sent To Uintah County Property Owners
Uintah County is spreading the word of a new scam in circulation. A scam letter is being sent to property owners...
UHS Technology Student Association Students Win Big At State Conference
Uintah School District announced that three Uintah High Technology Student Association leaders recently returned...
Mother Son Duo Facing Kidnapping Charges After Taking 10 Month Old Baby
A mother and son in Uintah County are facing kidnapping charges after taking a 10-month-old baby from a residence...
Call Central Dispatch And Use Safe Practices During Spring Burning
It was a common happening in Uintah County last week when an agricultural spring burn got a bit out of control and the...
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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