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Uintah County Arrest Made For Aggravated Assault
Officers in Uintah County responding to a report of a possible domestic assault made an arrest after investigating the situation this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, neighbors heard someone screaming for help. The individual was able to get out of...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Uintah County Arrest Made For Aggravated Assault
Officers in Uintah County responding to a report of a possible domestic assault made an arrest after investigating the situation this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, neighbors heard someone screaming for help. The individual was able to get out of...
Gillman Livestock's Basin Bull Preview & Trade Show
11:00 AM
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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested With Minors In Vehicle
A repeat offender was arrested for DUI in the Fruitland area with minors in the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received a call that a woman had been drinking and was driving in the Fruitland area. An Officer observed a vehicle matching...
Sen. Curtis Continues Push Against Algorithms; Wants Industry Accountability
Senator John Curtis continued on his mission yesterday of sounding the alarm on social media, algorithms, and what it is doing to children and adults alike. During a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing, “Curtis asked witnesses to confirm whether social media...
Obituaries
Jocita Poowegup
Funeral services for Jocita Poowegup, age 30, of Vernal, will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Episcopal Church. A wake will be held after 4PM on Tuesday at Richard & Joline's home on Little Chicago Road in Ft. Duchesne. Burial...
Anfernee Black
Graveside service for Anfernee Black, age 28 of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m at the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks, Utah. There will be a wake after 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. Services under the...
Jerrett Manning
Funeral services for Jerrett Manning, age 38 of Whiterocks, will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 1:00 PM on Thursday at the same location.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. Services...
Lorraine Dorothy (McCraw) LeBeau
Graveside services for Lorraine Dorothy Lebeau, age 84 of Vernal, will be Saturday at 2:30pm at the Rock Point Cemetery 2250 W 2500 N in Vernal. a visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday at 1:30 PM at Ashley Valley Funeral Home prior to going to the...
Dixie Hall
Funeral services for Dixie Hall, age 78, of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Roosevelt Christian Assembly Church. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 - 12:45 PM. Burial...
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Massive Christmas Village On Display And Ready For Visitors
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Central Cove Demolition Underway
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Utah Farm Bureau Presents Rep. Scott Chew With Distinguished Service Award
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Book Cliffs Project To Improve Wildlife Habitat
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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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