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Uintah County Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Meth And Prohibited Weapon
A traffic stop conducted on a vehicle with a Colorado license plate ended in arrest on May 29th in Uintah County. The Affidavit of Probable Cause states that during the stop, a records check of the vehicle VIN showed the vehicle registration had expired, and there was...
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Uintah County Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Meth And Prohibited Weapon
A traffic stop conducted on a vehicle with a Colorado license plate ended in arrest on May 29th in Uintah County. The Affidavit of Probable Cause states that during the stop, a records check of the vehicle VIN showed the vehicle registration had expired, and there was...
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Local News
Billy Lewis Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo
A young man from Duchesne County has made the community proud with his national success in bull riding. Billy Lewis won the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma, last month making him the Junior High Bull Riding World Champion as a 14-year-old. Billy...
1776 Service Hours Goal Surpassed
A challenge to complete 1,776 hours of service as a community before America’s 250th birthday on July 4th was accomplished and exceeded. UBTech President Aaron Weight issued the invitation to the community in March which was inspired by the signing of the Declaration...
Obituaries
Peggy Ann Shields
Funeral services for Peggy Shields, age 65 the wife of Kenn Shields of Vernal, will be held Friday, September 26th at the Glines Stake Center, 78 S Aggie Blvd Vernal, UT beginning at 11:00. A viewings will be held Thursday evening from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal...
Daniel “Danny” Price
A graveside service for Daniel "Danny" Price, age 70 of Vernal, will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery (300 South 3500 West) at 2:00 pm. Service under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Jack Gardner
Funeral services for Jack Gardner, age 89 of Vernal, the husband of Arlene Gardner, will held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 12:00pm, with a visitation and viewing that morning from 10:45am ~ 11:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in the...
George M Coonradt
Funeral Services for George Martin Coonradt age 89, of Vernal will be held Tuesday September 23, 2025 at the Ashley 2nd Ward Chapel 11 AM (3040 North Vernal Ave).Viewings will be Monday 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Tuesday at the Church 10-10:45.Burial...
Irene Cooper
Funeral services for Irene Caldwell Cooper, age 78 of Roosevelt, the wife of Nelden Cooper, will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Central Park Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening...
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New E-Bike Law Takes Effect Today
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word: Utah’s new E-Bike law takes effect today, May 6th. Here’s...
DWR: Northeastern Utah Bird Watching Locations
Where will you be enjoying World Migratory Bird Day this Saturday, May 9th? The Division of Wildlife Resources has...
Double Arrest At Duchesne Gas Station
Two individuals were arrested at a gas station in Duchesne City on Saturday after dispatch received calls from...
Duchesne County Issues 2026 Primary Election Notice
Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor Chelise Curtis issued the 2026 Primary Election Notice on May 4th. Notice is given to...
Ladies Night Out ‘Boots & Blessings For Rapha’ Raises Record Amount
The community showed up once again for the very worthy cause of supporting Rapha International whose mission is to...
Distinguished Alumni Assembly Inspires Uintah Students
Uintah High School students kicked off the school week Monday morning at the Distinguished Alumni Assembly, this year...
Alternate Access Road Approved For Humpback Federal Project In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved documentation for the Alternate Access Road to the...
National Corrections Officers Week Runs Through May 9th
National Corrections Officers Week runs through May 9th and agencies throughout the region are acknowledging this...
Utah Man Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
A 26-year-old Utah man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor for...
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.
