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Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County
A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Kreg Dale Shewell was the driver of the vehicle and he was found to have an active warrant. A state...
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Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County
A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Kreg Dale Shewell was the driver of the vehicle and he was found to have an active warrant. A state...
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Union Girls Track Wins 3A State; Athletes From Across Basin Find Success
It was a great weekend for high school track and field at the state tournament over the weekend at BYU in Provo. The Union High School girls track team dominated in 3A with the girls taking 1st place with a team score of 94 points. Coach Levi Wise gives credit to the...
Retail Theft Spree Ends In Arrest
A man was tracked down and arrested last week after he and the woman he was with opted for the 5-finger discount while shopping at Cal-Ranch in Vernal. The door theft alarm was set off when the couple left the store and video footage provided to the investigating...
Obituaries
H. Glenn McKee
Funeral services for H. Glenn McKee, age 79 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am at the Maeser 4th Ward LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday May 3rd from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Merle Springer Anderton Powell
Funeral services for Merle Springer Anderton Powell, age 91 of Cedarview, the wife of Boyd Powell, will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Tuesday evening from...
Roy “Shorty” Springer
Graveside services for Roy "Shorty" Springer, age 85 of Roosevelt, the husband of Betty Oberhansly Springer, will be held Monday, April 29th at 12 noon at the Lapoint Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10:00 to 11:30 am, prior to going to...
Delia Mae Duncan
Funeral services for Delia Mae Duncan, age 66, of Whiterocks, will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Whiterocks. Burial will be in the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks. Services under the direction of the...
Rebecca (Allen) Allred
Funeral services for Rebecca "Becky" (Allen) Allred, age 68, wife of Clark Allred will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Vernal 5th & 9th Ward LDS Chapel (200 North 250 West). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~...
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Community Spotlight
Construction is underway on SR44 near Manila. UDOT is replacing a culvert under the highway at Milepost 22 and will then remove and replace the surface of the asphalt along the corridor to extend the life of the pavement. The project also includes new road signs and guardrail to improve safety. Delays can be expected Monday through Friday between 7am and 7pm.
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Construction On Diamond Mountain Road To Begin May 20; Delays Anticipated
Continued construction on Diamond Mountain Road will begin on Monday, May 20th, and delays are anticipated. The work...
Fishing Emergency Issued In Duchesne County On Fall Creek And Tributaries
A fishing emergency change has been issued in Duchesne County. Due to an upcoming rotenone treatment aimed at...
Ute Tribe Education Director Named Uintah High School Distinguished Alumna
A special assembly was held at Uintah High School on Tuesday morning to announce the 2024 Distinguished Alumni. Dr....
Dinosaur National Monument 14-Day Scoping Period On Fire Management Plan
A 14-day public scoping period began on Monday for the Dinosaur National Monument Fire Management Plan. “An updated...
Anglers: Please Report Illegal Walleye Caught On Strawberry Reservoir
Strawberry Reservoir is a popular spot for anglers and the Division of Wildlife Resources is asking for their help...
St. George Woman Steals Financial Information From Hosts In Duchesne County
A St. George woman is facing three 3rd Degree Felony charges for alleged actions while staying as a guest at a home in...
2024 Mercy Award Winner Announced By Ashley Regional Medical Center
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced their 2024 Mercy Award winner on Monday. Alice Arabie, Patient Access...
Another Successful Year For Trout In The Classroom Program
It’s been another successful year of connecting kids with their local watershed through the Trout in the Classroom...
DWR Habitat Council Announces 2024 Habitat Restoration Projects
Roughly $3.4 million was allocated to habitat restoration projects at the recent annual Utah Division of Wildlife...
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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Local Sports
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