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Officer Involved Critical Incident Update
The Chief of the law enforcement division for the Department of Natural Resources spoke with KSL on Wednesday, providing information on the officer involved shooting that took place in Duchesne County on Tuesday night. Chief Todd Royce shared that an “attempt to...
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Officer Involved Critical Incident Update
The Chief of the law enforcement division for the Department of Natural Resources spoke with KSL on Wednesday, providing information on the officer involved shooting that took place in Duchesne County on Tuesday night. Chief Todd Royce shared that an “attempt to...
Battle of the RV Dealerships
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Safe Celebrating Urged While Ringing In 2026
Local law enforcement have a message for all as we say farewell to 2025 and ring in 2026: Make safety the top priority. Utah Highway Patrol urges all to plan in advance if choosing to celebrate with alcohol. Law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on impaired...
2026 Election Candidacy Filing Dates Open This Friday
The opportunity to run for office in 2026 begins with the candidacy filing which opens this Friday. In both Duchesne County and Uintah County, the local offices to be filled in the 2026 General Election include School Board Districts 1, 2, and 3; County Commission...
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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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Uintah County Red Fleet Water Shares Discussed During Monday Meeting
Red Fleet water shares was a main topic of discussion during the August 26th Uintah County Commission Work Session...
Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award: Louise Thompson
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on an amazing community member known for her involvement...
Rape Investigation Reveals Suspect In Possession Of Nude Images Of Teens
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has issued an invitation for information from the public as they continue to...
Body Of Missing Woman Recovered; Flaming Gorge Drowning Victims Identified
The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office reports that the body of the missing paddle boarder was found and recovered from...
Operation Announced To Capture Wolves From Copper Creek Wolf Pack
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun an operation to capture and relocate wolves from the depredating Copper Creek...
Carnegie Quarry Makes List Of ‘Second 100 Geological Heritage Sites’
The Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument is recipient to some well deserved recognition as it has been...
Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department PSA: Flash Flood Safety
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department shared a flash flood safety message this week as heavy rains have resulted in...
Teens Ejected In Highway 40 Crash; Driver Killed, Passenger In Critical Condition
Two teens were ejected in a crash on Highway 40 near Vernal on Tuesday afternoon with one suffering fatal injuries and...
Ballard Man Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times; Suspect In Custody
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reports that on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:00pm, Uintah County Sheriff’s...
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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