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Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought...
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Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought...
Gillman Livestock's Basin Bull Preview & Trade Show
11:00 AM
Local News
‘Night To Shine’ Registration Closes Tomorrow
The most magical night of the year is coming up next month and the window of time to sign up special needs community members is rapidly closing. Night To Shine is a red carpet prom night for individuals with special needs ages 14 and older sponsored by the Tim Tebow...
USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair Held
Students came to impress at the 2026 Utah State University Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair held last week at the Uintah Conference Center. Uintah School District shared that the room was full of imaginative and well-researched projects from...
Obituaries
Alice Fay Richens
Graveside Services for Alice Fay Richens, age 71 of Vernal, will be Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery friends and family can meet at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 10-10:30 before going to the Cemetery.Services under the direction of the...
JoDean Williams
Funeral services for JoDean Williams, age 85, of Vernal, wife of the late Larry Williams, will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Vernal 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday morning from...
Robert Jackson
A visitation and viewing for Robert Thorald Jackson, age33 the son of JerolDean Jackson and the late Dan Jackson, will be held Saturday July 5th from 6 - 8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Oral Dieter Clegg
Funeral services for Oral Dieter Clegg, age 89 of Roosevelt, the wife of Marvin Clegg, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under...
Lenis Atwood
Funeral Services for Lenis Atwood, age 89 of Vernal, will be conducted Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 South 3500 East) at 11 AM with viewings Sunday 6-8 PM at the Mortuary and Monday at the Church 9:45-10:45 prior to service. Burial will be in...
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12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident
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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Tips
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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.
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.
