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Burglary In Duchesne County; Public’s Help Requested
The public’s help is requested following a burglary and theft in Duchesne County over the weekend. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating that they are currently investigating a burglary and theft that occurred on April 19th, in the...
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Burglary In Duchesne County; Public’s Help Requested
The public’s help is requested following a burglary and theft in Duchesne County over the weekend. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating that they are currently investigating a burglary and theft that occurred on April 19th, in the...
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Local News
Power System Safety and Wildfire Preparedness
It’s Wildfire Awareness Month and a message from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands shares that wildfire preparedness also includes understanding how critical infrastructure operates during high-risk conditions. “During periods of extreme wildfire...
Ballard Man Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Son In Ribs With Screwdriver
A Ballard man is facing felony charges after allegedly stabbing his son with a screwdriver and threatening to kill his family. He is also under investigation for at least 18 additional charges in multiple cases for additional counts of aggravated assault and child...
Obituaries
Kaye Chalk
Funeral services for Kaye Chalk, age 70 of Vernal, will be held Thursday January 8, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Ashley Creek Ward LDS Chapel (4080 South 2500 East) . A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday from 9:45am - 10:45am at the church. Internment will...
Eseta Maile
Funeral services for Eseta Mate Maile, age 69, of Roosevelt, the wife of Amoni Maile,will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (447 E Lagoon Street). There will be a viewing...
Rosemary Daniels Bigelow
Funeral Services for Rosemary Daniels Bigelow, age 88 of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday January 3, 2026 at 12 Noon at the Vernal 9th Ward Chapel 250 N 200 W. Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday at the church 10:45-11:45....
LaJean Winn
Funeral services for LaJean Winn, age 90, of Randlett, will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Ballard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held at the church that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 AM.Burial...
Nicol (Nikki) Amber Sarrette
Mrs. Nicol (Nikki) Amber Sarrette, 48, of Starkville, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center – Tupelo following a six-month uphill battle with cancer. There will be a service held sometime in January. Memorial...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Vernal City Announces Another Photo Contest
Vernal City has announced another round of their photo contest, this time with a theme of ‘Vernal Icons’. “From our...
Local VITA Tax Assistance Available For One More Week
If you still need to do your taxes but could use some help, VITA Free Tax Prep is available locally to assist for one...
Warrant Arrest In Uintah County
The passenger in a traffic stop was brought into custody on active warrants in Uintah County last week. According to...
Car Flees From Duchesne County Traffic Stop
A stop for an observed traffic violation on Highway 40 took a dangerous turn last week in Duchesne County. According...
Man With Warrants Arrested At Duchesne City Gas Station
A man with known warrants was arrested at a gas station in Duchesne City last week. According to the Affidavit of...
Public Asked For Help Identifying Those Involved In Piping Vandalism
The public is asked to share any information they may have about vandalism that has taken place on the Central Canal...
UHS Student Council Recognized As National Gold Council Of Excellence
Uintah High School shared exciting news this month. Uintah High School’s Student Council has once again been...
BLM Authorizes Drilling Permits In Duchesne County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized drilling permits on oil wells in Duchesne County....
Man Arrested After Alarming Hotel Guests In Parking Lot
A man was arrested last week in Vernal after officers responded to calls in the early morning hours of a man with a...
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.