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Wyoming Man Charged With Rape In Uintah County
A Wyoming man is facing a very serious charge in Uintah County for an act that allegedly occurred in Uintah County in March. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 21-year-old Owen David Leseberg of Pinedale, Wyoming, allegedly picked up a 16-year-old female from...
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Wyoming Man Charged With Rape In Uintah County
A Wyoming man is facing a very serious charge in Uintah County for an act that allegedly occurred in Uintah County in March. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 21-year-old Owen David Leseberg of Pinedale, Wyoming, allegedly picked up a 16-year-old female from...
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‘Bringing War Home’ Traveling Exhibit At Museum of Uintah County
The opportunity to check out the ‘Bringing War Home’ exhibit is winding down at the Museum of Uintah County. “Through a National Endowment for the Humanities sponsored program led by two Utah State University faculty from history and anthropology, the ‘Bringing War...
Tips During Extreme Heat Watch
Uintah County Emergency Management has more tips and reminders ahead of the dangerous heat this weekend. National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning sharing that dangerously hot conditions with prolonged afternoon temperatures in the 100 to 106 degrees...
Obituaries
Troy Smuin
Graveside services for Troy Dee Smuin age 64 of Vernal, husband of Laurie Smuin,will be held Saturday, November 8th at 12:00pm in Vernal Memorial Park. A visitation will be held that morning from 10:00am ~ 11:30am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Francis “Buck” Hall
Funeral services for Buck Hall, age 84 of Vernal, husband of Glena Hall, will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00am, with a visitation from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Vernal Memorial Park with Military...
Joseph Brock
A viewing for Joseph Lee Brock, age 33 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, November 7th, 2025 at the Hullinger Mortuary from 11:00 - 1:00 PM. Following the viewing he will be cremated.
Trent McKeachnie
Funeral services for Trent C. McKeachnie, age 68 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00AM at the Glines 1st Ward LDS Chapel (1499 West Highway 40). A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley...
Arthur Lee
Graveside Services for Arthur Lee, age 88, formally of Vernal, the husband of Theda Mae Lyman Lee, will be conducted Saturday, November 8 at 2pm at the Vernal Memorial Park.Friends may call at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 1-1:30 before going to the cemetery.Burial...
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US-191 Indian Canyon Construction Update
After several difficult weeks of travel over Indian Canyon, the main work in one of the projects causing significant...
Two Adults Missing On Yampa River Found In Search And Rescue Operation
It’s a positive ending to a search and rescue operation in western Colorado on Tuesday. According to the Moffat County...
Never Touch Or Take Home Baby Deer Or Elk
This is the time of year the odds increase you could come across a deer fawn or an elk calf while out hiking or...
BLM Authorizes Rights-Of-Way For 27 County Roads In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized rights-of-way for 27 county roads in Uintah County....
BLM Authorizes Installation Of Little Desert Livestock Tank
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized installation of the Little Desert Livestock Tank in...
Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient...
Uintah County Mother Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
A Uintah County mother is facing a charge of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Child Abuse after an allaged event at the...
Intoxicated 20-Year-Old Breaks Into Vernal Home And Assaults Resident
A 20-year-old man is behind bars and facing charges after allegedly breaking into a Vernal residence and assaulting a...
Whiterocks Bear Dance Enjoyed Again After Four Years
A special celebration returned this year as part of a sacred time of celebration for the Ute Tribe. After a break of a...
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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
