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Warrant Arrest In Uintah County
The passenger in a traffic stop was brought into custody on active warrants in Uintah County last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was conducted on a Nissan on Main Street in Ballard. The vehicle had a revoked registration and the...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Warrant Arrest In Uintah County
The passenger in a traffic stop was brought into custody on active warrants in Uintah County last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was conducted on a Nissan on Main Street in Ballard. The vehicle had a revoked registration and the...
Battle of the RV Dealerships
Local News
BLM Approves Weber Well Pad For Gas Drilling In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Weber 42-3-723 Well Pad. The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM approved four Applications for Permit to Drill for the applicant, Middle...
Join In Annual Downtown Cleanup In Vernal Today
The big day is here! Vernal City is hosting the Annual Downtown Cleanup today, May 1st, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to help freshen up Main Street from 100 East to 200 West in Vernal. Meet at Cobble Rock Park at 3:00 PM. Tools and supplies will be provided. After cleanup,...
Obituaries
William Hill
Graveside services for William Hill, age 88, of Fruitland husband of Michelle Hill, will be on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Fruitland Cemetery. A viewing will be held that morning at the Fruitland Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Norma Hansen
Graveside Services for Norma Shields Hansen, age 94 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Cemetery in Altamont Utah. A viewing will be at the Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt Utah: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m....
Francie Brave
Funeral services for Francie “Frenchie” Salina Brave, age 61, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the services, she will be cremated. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Joe Summarell
Funeral services for Raymond Joe Summerall, age 74 of Neola, husband of Terry Summarell, will be held Saturday, October 11 at 11:00am at the Neola 1st Ward LDS Chapel (9000 North 2000 West), Visitation for family and friends will be that morning from 9:00am ~ 10:45am...
Roderick Allen Zamora
Funeral services for Roderick Allen Zamora, age 58, of Ouray, Utah will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton Community Building. There will be a wake on Monday, after 4 p.m., at the community building. Burial will be in the Myton Cemetery....
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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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Man Arrested After Stealing Pickup From Local Business, Setting Fire To It
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a vehicle was found on fire and property damage was reported at...
Victims Of Fatal Highway 40 Crash Identified
Utah Highway Patrol has identified the victims in the fatal crash that took place on Highway 40 near Strawberry...
Uintah School District Safety Exercise Planned For Friday
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Vernal Oilers Win Fourth Consecutive Northwest Division Title
The Vernal Oilers have done it again! The hockey team defeated Seattle 11-2 on Saturday to win their fourth...
Fatal Crash Reported North Of Dutch John
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Utah Inland Port Authority Board To Consider Black Gold Project Area
A Utah Inland Port Authority press release has shared details about a potential project in Duchesne County: The Black...
Vernal City Water And Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Planned On 100 North
Vernal City Public Works has shared that Vernal City will soon begin construction on planned water and sewer...
Ashley National Forest Begins Spring Prescribed Burns
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations this spring. Prescribed fires planned for...
Tabiona Tigers Girls Basketball Team 1A State Champions
The Tabiona Tigers girls basketball team are the 1A State Champions! This hardworking team made the 1A championship...
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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