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2nd DUI For Uintah County Man
A Uintah County man that turns 20-years-old this week was arrested for his 2nd DUI on record over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed a pickup truck accelerating at a high rate of speed attempting to race another vehicle...
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2nd DUI For Uintah County Man
A Uintah County man that turns 20-years-old this week was arrested for his 2nd DUI on record over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer observed a pickup truck accelerating at a high rate of speed attempting to race another vehicle...
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Victim In Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County Identified
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in the auto-pedestrian accident that happened in Duchesne County on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office updated their news release on Wednesday, stating, “On December 16th, deputies with the Duchesne...
Man Wanted On Statewide Warrant Arrested In Myton
A repeat DUI offender was pulled over after leaving the Family Dollar on Monday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 54-year-old Jayson Curtis Ponton was a wanted person and officers confirmed that he had an active statewide warrant and no valid driver’s...
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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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Ashley National Forest Reminds Visitors to Recreate Responsibly
The mountains are a popular escape this time of year and all visitors are urged to recreate responsibly. “Summer is in...
What’s Happening At The Roosevelt Branch Library?
The Roosevelt Branch Library now has self-checkout for patrons in a hurry or just wanting to check out their items...
U.S. Forest Service Halts Aspen Restoration Project On Ashley National Forest
The Ashley National Forest Aspen Restoration Project which had been approved in October 2023 has been halted. In a...
Man Follows GPS On “Shortcut” To Vernal And Ends Up Stranded On Mountain
Technology is a powerful tool but it’s important critical thinking skills still be employed when using it. A motorist...
2 Sent To Hospital After RV Pulls In Front Of Semi On Highway 40
A crash on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir sent 2 people to the hospital on Sunday. According to Utah Highway...
Man Arrested After Being Accused Of Rape/Stealing Car Following Rave Party
A rave party in the Strawberry River Road area of Duchesne County resulted in arrest for one man in attendance who was...
Man Flees Dollar Tree When Told He was Under Arrest On 2 No-Bail Warrants
A man with two no-bail warrants for his arrest tried to evade the situation after being approached by an officer in...
Outlaw Trail’s ‘Let’s Go’ Closing Weekend Offers Chance To Win Rafting Trip
Many aspects of Outlaw Trail’s production of ‘Let’s Go - A John Wesley Powell Story’ are unique. How many Uintah Basin...
State Fire Officials Seeing Increase In Fire Activity
Fires caused by motor vehicles and fires related to debris burns are up this year. The Utah Fire Sense website...
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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