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Two Hospitalized After Head On Crash On Highway 40
Two people were transported to the hospital following a crash on Highway 40 on Friday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the crash on US-40 involved 2 vehicles. A car was traveling westbound and attempted to pass a slower moving semi so they crossed over the...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Two Hospitalized After Head On Crash On Highway 40
Two people were transported to the hospital following a crash on Highway 40 on Friday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the crash on US-40 involved 2 vehicles. A car was traveling westbound and attempted to pass a slower moving semi so they crossed over the...
6th Annual Polar Bear Run
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Uintah County Commission Accepts BLM Easement For Ashley Gorge Parking
A Uintah County Commission meeting was held on Tuesday and the following are a few highlights from the meeting: The Uintah County Commission formally accepted a 1.5-acre right-of-way grant from the Bureau of Land Management for the Ashley Gorge parking. This easement...
Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County
A scary incident took place at an EV charging station in Moffat County on Tuesday. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office issued the following official statement: At approximately 10:40 PM, residents in Maybell reported a loud explosion followed by visible fire at the...
Obituaries
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...
Ned M Reynolds
Funeral services for Ned M Reynolds, age 86 of Vernal, will be held in Vernal, Utah, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Glines 5th Ward Chapel (150 S Aggie Blvd, Vernal, UT 84078). Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and...
Helene Brock Murray
Funeral services for Helene Brock Murray, age 89 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held on Friday at the same location after 3:00 PM.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Pamela Wilkins
Funeral services for Pam Baker Wilkins, age 68 of Vernal, the wife of Brett Wilkins, will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 12pm, at the Naples Chapel, located at 2313 south 1500 east in Vernal, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday,...
Hannah Smuin
Funeral services for Hannah Marie Smuin, the 5 month old daughter of Brooke Jolley and Shane Smuin, will be held Thursday at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home with a visitation from 10:00am ~ 11:45am all at the funeral home. Following the services...
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Community Spotlight
Boys Jr. Jazz for high school ages is coming up in Roosevelt City. The Registration deadline is December 19th with the Season running January 5th through February 24th. Games will be played on Mondays and Tuesdays at the Roosevelt Jr. High school south gym. You can register now online. Visit www.rooseveltcity.activityreg.
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AAA Travel Forecast
No matter what your Thanksgiving plans, if you plan to be on the roads, give yourself extra time and be patient with...
Massive Christmas Village On Display And Ready For Visitors
Getting in the Christmas spirit is easy this year. All it takes is a trip to the Museum of Uintah County, formerly the...
Couple Shot In Back By Ute Indian Tribe Wildlife Officer Talks About Incident
The couple that was shot in the back by the Ute Fish and Wildlife Officer in Uinta Canyon in 2022 has spoken publicly...
Another Magical Year Of Raising Funds For Charity At Enchanted Forest
It was another year of magic and miracles at the Enchanted Forest charity event in Duchesne County. On Thursday,...
Vernal City Intends To Recruit Help With Demolition Project
Vernal City has announced their intention to request help with the upcoming demolition of the motel building located...
Central Cove Demolition Underway
After over 80 years of serving as an educational facility in Vernal, demolition has begun on the Central Education...
Pair Robs Vernal USDA Office, Steals Truck, Flees To CO, Arrested In WY
A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events....
Utah Farm Bureau Presents Rep. Scott Chew With Distinguished Service Award
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation held its 109th annual convention last week in Provo and the event culminated in a Gala...
Book Cliffs Project To Improve Wildlife Habitat
The Book Cliffs Wildlife Habitat Improvement project is underway as part of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative....
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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