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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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Ranch Oil Wells Development Approved In Duchesne County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has made approvals on the Ranch Oil Wells Development in Duchesne County. “The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will authorize five Applications for Permit to Uinta Wax Operating LLC...
‘Field of Flags’ Returning On June 27
It’s time once again to celebrate our freedom and a favorite local tradition is prepping to kick it off right. “Each year, the Field of Flags creates a powerful tribute to the men and women who have served our country, our communities, and the causes we hold dear,”...
Obituaries
Belva Garner
Funeral services for Belva Elaine Garner, age 93, of Roosevelt, will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under...
Dan Hill Richens
Graveside Services for Dan Hill Richens, age 90 of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11 am at the Vernal Memorial Park with a viewing held Monday, May 4th 2026 from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Friends may meet at the Cemetery Tuesday.Services...
Carolyn Walker
Funeral Services for Carolyn Walker, age 87, will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am at Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and...
Carol Liddell
Funeral services for Carol Taylor Liddell, age 91 of Roosevelt/Vernal, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 Am.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the...
Michael Ray Hall
Funeral services for Michael Ray Hall, age 58 of Vernal, will be held on Monday at 11 am at Blackburn Mortuary (15 E 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078). A viewing will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed immediately by funeral services. Burial will be in the...
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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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