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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...
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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...
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FBI Presentation On Preventing/Detecting Scams Coming To Vernal
The FBI has invited the community to a free presentation taking place in Vernal in June focused on preventing and detecting scams. “The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks and intrusions,” shares the announcement. “We collect and share...
World’s Longest Charity Bicycle Ride Traveling Through Uintah Basin
The world’s longest charity bicycle ride is traveling through the Uintah Basin next week. Every year, the ‘Texas 4000’ competitively selects University of Texas students for an 18-month program of organizing, training for, and participating in one of the annual rides...
Obituaries
Frances “Dahn ” Caldwell
Funeral services for Dahn Caldwell, age 69 of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11 AM at the Vernal 9th Ward Chapel 250 North 200 West. Viewings will be held Monday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Tuesday at the Church 9:45-10:45. Burial...
Leon Fillingim
Funeral services for Odis Leon Fillingim, age 87, of Myton, husband of Bonnie, will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Myton Chpael of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger...
Lydia Love
Funeral services for Lydia Hali Love, age 12 of Roosevelt, the daughter of Curtis Michael Jensen and Sandra Chatwin Schurz, will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Grace Events Center in Roosevelt. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 -...
Doris Goddard
Funeral services for Doris Jean Goddard, age 91, the wife of Mike Goddard, will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Rockpoint Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Ashley Valley...
Dawn Merrick
Funeral Services for Dawn Merrick, age 61 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 6 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home, (410 North 800 West). Visitation for family and friends will Friday evening from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:45am ~...
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The public’s help is requested following a burglary and theft in Duchesne County over the weekend. The Duchesne County...
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Del Dickson Uintah High Distinguished Alumni 2026
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Small Town Comeback Episodes Nominated For People’s Telly Awards
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BLM Authorizes Well Pad Development For Scout Energy Management
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Domestic Sheep Grazing Continues In Uinta Mountains
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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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