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‘Dreams In Motion’ Delivers Dream-Come-True Trip For Local Young Man
2025 may have started full of intense challenges for a local young man but circumstances have greatly changed as dreams came true this summer. Kache Bushman and his family were in a car crash in December that resulted in Kache losing the lower part of his right leg....
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
‘Dreams In Motion’ Delivers Dream-Come-True Trip For Local Young Man
2025 may have started full of intense challenges for a local young man but circumstances have greatly changed as dreams came true this summer. Kache Bushman and his family were in a car crash in December that resulted in Kache losing the lower part of his right leg....
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Local News
RMEF 2025 Projects Include Cook WMA In Daggett County
From Virginia to California, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation supported 10 land conservation projects across the country in 2025 and among them was a project in Daggett County. The Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County was purchased from and named after...
New Dinosaur Fossils Excavated At Dinosaur National Monument
National Park Service made an exciting announcement on Friday: Recent parking lot construction work in Dinosaur National Monument revealed previously uncovered dinosaur fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first fossil excavations at this location since...
Obituaries
Barbara Marlene (Winfree) Price
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cremation will follow the services and the remains will be interred at a later date in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Joyce L. Colorow
Funeral services for Joyce L. Colorow, age 42, of Whiterocks, the companion of Richard Curry, III, will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake at Letitia’s home in Whiterocks, after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.Burial will be in the John Harms Cemetery.
Albert Cornpeach
Funeral services will be held at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019. There will be a wake on Thursday, after 4:00 p.m. at the home of Kayleena Cornpeach in Whiterocks.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery.
Leslee Caron Welte
She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna; and her dog Missy.She has chosen to be cremated. A memorial service will be held on June 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Roy Park in Duchesne City. “You’re finally at PEACE. Fly with the angels – You’re Free!”
CoreyWade Murray
Funeral services for Corey Wade Murray will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary at 11 with a viewing one hour prior to service. Burial will be at the Jensen Cemetery. Services entrusted by Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary and Cremation Care.
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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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Former Duchesne County Jail Inmate Facing Felony Charges For Child Pornography
A Duchesne County Jail inmate is facing new felony charges after Grand County investigators utilized a search warrant...
Temporary Green River Tunnel Detour For Just Eastbound Traffic
Another temporary detour is necessary on I-80 in Wyoming related to the Green River tunnel crash. While it has not...
Students UBTech Skills Showcase Held At Roosevelt Campus
UBTech students from across the Uintah Basin filled the Roosevelt campus for the UBTech skills showcase on Thursday....
‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Opening Tonight On Uintah High Stage
The talented cast, crew, and support network of Uintah High Theatre are ready and excited to fill seats tonight in the...
DWR: Catch Bald Eagles During Peak Season
There’s still opportunities to see America’s national bird during the peak viewing time in our area. Hundreds of bald...
Missing Uintah County Woman Found Safe
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday evening that the missing Uintah County woman has been found...
Pair Steal Credit Card From Wallet Accidentally Left At Gas Station
You’ve heard of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Well what about taking it a step further and there being...
Pariette Wetlands Prescribed Burning Happening Through March
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced this week plans to conduct prescribed burning operations...
Collared Gray Wolf Activity Report For February
A new map has been issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife that shows where collared wolf activity has taken place in...
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.
