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Fatal Crash Near Strawberry Reservoir Near Highway 40
Two people are dead after a box truck traveled into their lane of travel on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir on Saturday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, an eastbound box truck was drifting to the side of the road when it overcorrected causing it to...
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Fatal Crash Near Strawberry Reservoir Near Highway 40
Two people are dead after a box truck traveled into their lane of travel on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir on Saturday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, an eastbound box truck was drifting to the side of the road when it overcorrected causing it to...
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Local News
Scotts Bottom Wildfire Caused By Escaped Cook Fire
The cause has been revealed of a wildfire reported last month in which a large amount of livestock were threatened and property was lost near Green River, Wyoming. Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that the March 21st wildfire in the Scotts Bottom area was...
Be ‘Bear Aware’ As Drought Conditions Lead To More Bear Encounters
Black bears are coming out of hibernation and the Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding all to be ‘Bear Aware’ as the drought will likely mean an increase in bear encounters. “Drought conditions impact plants and other root-like vegetation, which make up 90% of...
Obituaries
Vicki Reary
Graveside services for Vicki Reary, age 76, of Vernal, will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. A viewing will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary from 12:30 -1:45.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Carl Johnson
Funeral services for Carl Johnson, age 67, of Roosevelt, the husband of Karen Johnson, will be held on Monday, April 28th at 11:00 AM at the Pilgrim Landing 1st Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3155 Garden Drive, in Lehi, Utah). A...
Lorna Clegg
Funeral services for Lorna Clegg, age 64 of Roosevelt, the wife of Todd Cleff, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center (447 E Lagoon Street). There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on...
Cathy McDonald
Funeral services for Cathy McDonald, age 71 of Roosevelt, the wife of Ken McDonald, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing that morning at the center from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be...
Scott D. Hirschi
Funeral services for Scott Hirschi, age 89 of Roosevelt, the husband of Carma White Hirschi, will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Cove 2nd Ward Chapel, 250 W 300 N. There will be a viewing that morning at the church from 9:30-10:45...
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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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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...
Better Boundaries Announces Signature Removal Campaign
Letters arriving in mailboxes across the state is the latest move in the back and forth over Proposition 4. The Utah...
Vernal Innovation Hub Celebrating 5 Years
It’s been an amazing 5 years for the Vernal Innovation Hub since opening. Innovation Hub Manager Sydney Millett says...
DUI Arrest In McDonalds Parking Lot Following Vehicle Accident
A woman involved in a vehicle accident who left the scene to get in the McDonald’s drive thru was arrested for DUI...
Preferred Concept Of Vernal Community Block Plan Presented
The preferred concept for the Vernal Community Block Plan was presented on Wednesday evening during a public meeting...
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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