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Revola Dugway Fire Starts Wednesday In Duchesne County
Sadly, but not surprisingly, the wildfire season seems to be off to an early start. Utah Fire Info announced on Wednesday a new wildfire start in Duchesne County, south of Upalco. The Revola Dugway Fire was estimated at 10 acres at the time of the Utah Fire Info...
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Revola Dugway Fire Starts Wednesday In Duchesne County
Sadly, but not surprisingly, the wildfire season seems to be off to an early start. Utah Fire Info announced on Wednesday a new wildfire start in Duchesne County, south of Upalco. The Revola Dugway Fire was estimated at 10 acres at the time of the Utah Fire Info...
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Deputy-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Rock Springs
An officer involved shooting is under investigation in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that at approximately 4:10 a.m. on Monday, April 20th, Sweetwater County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Sweetwater Heights apartment...
Search Continues For Bodies In Double Homicide Investigation
The search continues for the bodies in a double homicide investigation out of Utah County and areas of Duchesne County are among the locations being searched. According to court documents, 28-year-old Matthew Jacob Leonard of Springville was arrested and is now...
Obituaries
Alice Fay Richens
Graveside Services for Alice Fay Richens, age 71 of Vernal, will be Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery friends and family can meet at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 10-10:30 before going to the Cemetery.Services under the direction of the...
JoDean Williams
Funeral services for JoDean Williams, age 85, of Vernal, wife of the late Larry Williams, will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Vernal 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday morning from...
Robert Jackson
A visitation and viewing for Robert Thorald Jackson, age33 the son of JerolDean Jackson and the late Dan Jackson, will be held Saturday July 5th from 6 - 8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Oral Dieter Clegg
Funeral services for Oral Dieter Clegg, age 89 of Roosevelt, the wife of Marvin Clegg, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under...
Lenis Atwood
Funeral Services for Lenis Atwood, age 89 of Vernal, will be conducted Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 South 3500 East) at 11 AM with viewings Sunday 6-8 PM at the Mortuary and Monday at the Church 9:45-10:45 prior to service. Burial will be in...
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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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Lunar Eclipse To Put On A Show March 3rd
A total eclipse of the Moon is coming up early next month on March 3rd. According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador...
Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit
A Valentine’s Day pursuit in Roosevelt started when a vehicle was recorded traveling at twice the speed limit....
Local K9 Finds Woman In Search And Rescue Operation Near Vernal
When a woman wandered away from the family vehicle that was stopped near Vernal last month, a special officer was...
Another Magical ‘Night To Shine’ Event Held In Vernal
Vernal’s ‘Night to Shine’ held on Friday lived up to its reputation as the best event of the year! 117 special guests...
‘Heart Of The Basin’ Warming Center Needs More Volunteers To Stay Open
The Heart of the Basin Warming Center in Vernal is keeping those who would be sleeping in the cold, safe and warm one...
Utah DNR Reminds Shed Hunters To Complete Mandatory Ethics Course
The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement has an important reminder for shed hunters in the Uintah Basin. The shed...
USU Uintah Basin Researchers Present At Meteorological Event In Texas
USU Uintah Basin researchers are everywhere it seems, most recently presenting in Houston, Texas. “Undergrad student...
Duchesne County Deputy Plays Crucial Role In Putting Logan Man Behind Bars
An officer with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office got the ball rolling on an investigation that has put a...
Altamont Boys Wrestling Wins 1A State Championship
Altamont Boys Wrestling dominated at the 1A State Championship, coming home with the state title. Altamont’s final...
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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