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Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge thanks to her methamphetamine stash. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the residence and informed Jina Tinnin of her...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge thanks to her methamphetamine stash. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the residence and informed Jina Tinnin of her...
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Small Town Comeback Episodes Nominated For People’s Telly Awards
A documentary series focused on the revitalization of the Vernal area is getting some well deserved attention. Small Town Comeback has received nominations for The Telly Awards. The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 to honor excellence in video and television. All work...
BLM Authorizes Well Pad Development For Scout Energy Management
The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment and Decision Record approving three Applications for Permit to Drill for Scout Energy Management LLC. The project, located in Uintah County, authorizes production from existing federal mineral leases...
Obituaries
Jocita Poowegup
Funeral services for Jocita Poowegup, age 30, of Vernal, will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Episcopal Church. A wake will be held after 4PM on Tuesday at Richard & Joline's home on Little Chicago Road in Ft. Duchesne. Burial...
Anfernee Black
Graveside service for Anfernee Black, age 28 of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m at the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks, Utah. There will be a wake after 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. Services under the...
Jerrett Manning
Funeral services for Jerrett Manning, age 38 of Whiterocks, will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 1:00 PM on Thursday at the same location.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. Services...
Lorraine Dorothy (McCraw) LeBeau
Graveside services for Lorraine Dorothy Lebeau, age 84 of Vernal, will be Saturday at 2:30pm at the Rock Point Cemetery 2250 W 2500 N in Vernal. a visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday at 1:30 PM at Ashley Valley Funeral Home prior to going to the...
Dixie Hall
Funeral services for Dixie Hall, age 78, of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Roosevelt Christian Assembly Church. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 - 12:45 PM. Burial...
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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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Double Fatal Crash Near Myton In Duchesne County On Monday
A double fatal crash occurred early Monday morning on Highway 40 in Duchesne County. Utah Highway Patrol reports that...
Man Charged With Killing Wife In Duchesne County Found Incompetent
Charges have been dropped against a Duchesne County man for the 2023 killing of his wife after he was found...
Market On Main Named Utah Main Street Business Of The Year
Market On Main in Vernal has been named as Utah Main Street’s Business of the Year by the Utah Main Street program and...
Local School And Districts Awarded Grants From Utah State Board Of Education
The Utah State Board of Education has announced the recipients of its Catalyst Center grants which awards funding to...
BLM Approves Permit For Bonneville Off-Road Race Event
The Bureau of Land Management has announced the awarding of the permit for an off-highway vehicle race this spring on...
Vernal City Announces Photo Contest
Vernal City has announced a photo contest and submissions are now being accepted. The announcement states that they...
Semi Trailer Detaches And Hits Truck In Oncoming Lane On Highway 191
Thankfully there were only minor injuries in a Duchesne County crash on Friday morning in which a semi trailer...
Repeat Shoplifter Arrested On Felony Charge
A man arrested outside the Vernal Walmart this week has a history of shoplifting and was caught at it once again, this...
Uintah Students Organize ICE Protest
Local students joined together in an organized ICE protest in Vernal on Thursday that followed Aggie Blvd to the...
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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