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Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County
A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Kreg Dale Shewell was the driver of the vehicle and he was found to have an active warrant. A state...
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Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County
A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Kreg Dale Shewell was the driver of the vehicle and he was found to have an active warrant. A state...
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Ashley National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Burns
Prescribed burns are underway in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District and are expected to run through May 21st. As always, burning is contingent upon acceptable weather conditions. “Timing of the prescribed fire should allow for its completion prior to Memorial Day...
UDOT Awards $95 Million For Utah Trail Network
The Utah Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that nearly $95 million dollars in funding was awarded for 19 new paved trails across the state and one of those projects is located in Uintah County. “Generations from now people will look back at this...
Obituaries
Roxanne Star Manning
Funeral services for Roxanne Star Manning, age 35,will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ouray-Tabbee Cemetery. Services...
Jerryline Tapoof
Funeral services for Jerryline Tapoof, age 47, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake on Tuesday after 3:00 p.m. at her father Jerry Tapoof’s home in Whiterocks.Burial will be in the Roosevelt...
Travis Morgan Charging
Funeral services for Travis Charging, age 37 formerly of Randlett, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m at the Randlett Community Building. A wake will be held at the same location on Tuesday after 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery....
Betty Jo Kiever Manning
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Whiterocks Community Building. Burial in the John...
H. Glenn McKee
Funeral services for H. Glenn McKee, age 79 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am at the Maeser 4th Ward LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday May 3rd from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
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Community Spotlight
Construction is underway on SR44 near Manila. UDOT is replacing a culvert under the highway at Milepost 22 and will then remove and replace the surface of the asphalt along the corridor to extend the life of the pavement. The project also includes new road signs and guardrail to improve safety. Delays can be expected Monday through Friday between 7am and 7pm.
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Meet The Candidate: Mike Kennedy For US Congressional District 3
Mike Kennedy, a GOP candidate for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, secured the Republican nomination at the recent...
Uintah Basin Healthcare Hosting EMS For Children Safety Fair Event
Uintah Basin Healthcare has announced plans to celebrate EMS for Children or EMSC Day, part of National EMS Week. The...
Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County
A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According...
Construction On Diamond Mountain Road To Begin May 20; Delays Anticipated
Continued construction on Diamond Mountain Road will begin on Monday, May 20th, and delays are anticipated. The work...
Fishing Emergency Issued In Duchesne County On Fall Creek And Tributaries
A fishing emergency change has been issued in Duchesne County. Due to an upcoming rotenone treatment aimed at...
Ute Tribe Education Director Named Uintah High School Distinguished Alumna
A special assembly was held at Uintah High School on Tuesday morning to announce the 2024 Distinguished Alumni. Dr....
Dinosaur National Monument 14-Day Scoping Period On Fire Management Plan
A 14-day public scoping period began on Monday for the Dinosaur National Monument Fire Management Plan. “An updated...
Anglers: Please Report Illegal Walleye Caught On Strawberry Reservoir
Strawberry Reservoir is a popular spot for anglers and the Division of Wildlife Resources is asking for their help...
St. George Woman Steals Financial Information From Hosts In Duchesne County
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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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