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Uintah School District Lockdown Lifted After Juvenile Brought Into Custody
All schools in the Uintah School District went into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon as Vernal City Police responded to a report of a threat. The district-wide lockdown started at about 1:15pm after a student at Uintah Middle School received a threatening text message...
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Uintah School District Lockdown Lifted After Juvenile Brought Into Custody
All schools in the Uintah School District went into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon as Vernal City Police responded to a report of a threat. The district-wide lockdown started at about 1:15pm after a student at Uintah Middle School received a threatening text message...
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Roosevelt Jr. High Goes On Lockdown On Thursday Due To Reported Threat
Roosevelt Jr. High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday at around 1:00pm after Roosevelt City Police Department was made aware of a warning that had been circulated regarding threats of a shooting at the Roosevelt Jr. High School. “Officers were able to identify...
Caretakers Officially Charged In 8th District Court For Beating Special Needs Man
Two of the caretakers arrested on September 6th for allegedly beating a non-verbal adult at a NES residential home in Vernal were officially charged this week in 8th District Court. 23-year-old Ashia Ann Wyasket has been charged with 2nd Degree Felony Intentional...
Obituaries
Taygen Nye
Funeral services for Taygen Nye, age 17 of Myton, the son of Tawnya and Frank Fowler, will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Myton Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary on Friday evening...
Edward “Bo” Sherman
A viewing for Edward "Bo" Sherman, age 77 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 10:30-12:00 noon at the Hullinger Mortuary. A private graveside service will be at the Roosevelt Memorial Park with military honors. Services under the direction of...
Sherry Karren Hatch
Funeral Services for Sherry Karren Hatch, age 86 of Vernal, the wife of Red Hatch, will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 11 AM at the Naples LDS Chapel. A Viewing will be at the church 9:30-10:45 AM prior to the services Burial in the Vernal Memorial Park....
Leon Kenneth Roush
Funeral services for Leon Roush, age 69 of Vernal, the husband of Darla Roush, will be held at Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral home on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 am. Viewing and visitation will be Wednesday September 4, 2024, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm and one hour...
Malry L McKeachnie
Funeral services for Malry L McKeachnie, age 68, the husband of Jana McKeachnie, will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Ashley 3rd Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing for family and friends will beheld Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
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Duchesne City Open Burn Window Announcement
The Duchesne City Fire Department has issued its own details on the Open Burn Window within Duchesne City limits. The...
New Roosevelt Branch Library Services Announced
It’s always onward and upward for the Roosevelt Branch of the Duchesne County Library System. This week, the library...
Vernal Makes List Of ‘Picturesque Towns In Utah For A Weekend Retreat’
Vernal has made the list once again for towns recommended to visit in Utah, this time for being a ‘Picturesque Town...
Duchesne County Inmate Guilty Of Rape Sentenced To 5+ Years In Prison
An inmate of the Duchesne County Jail has received an increase in prison time after a Judge heard victim testimony...
Vernal PD Requests Public’s Help In Identifying Vehicle/Individual In Images
The Vernal City Police Department has requested the help of the community in identifying an individual in images...
Uintah School District On Anonymous Social Media Post Indicating School Violence
Local authorities have announced that an anonymous social media post causing alarm across the country is not believed...
Colorado State Patrol Has Safety Message That Applies To All “Leaf Peepers”
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DWR: New Rules For Those Who Buy And Sell Shed Antlers
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2nd Wolf Confirmed Dead; Officials Announce New Source For More Wolves
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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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