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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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Local News
Repeat DUI Offender Receives Delayed Arrest In Uintah County
A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested for failing to stop at command of a peace officer, interference with arresting officer, open container in vehicle, DUI with 2 or more prior...
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative Selects New President and CEO
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative has announced a change of leadership. Jeff Peterson has accepted the role as Deseret’s next President and CEO. Peterson succeeds David Crabtree, who is retiring after five years as President and CEO and more than 30...
Obituaries
Patricia Cornaby
A viewing for Patricia Arnold Cornaby, age 81 of Neola, will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Following viewing she will be cremated. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Ambie Redfoot
Funeral services for Judith Ambrosia Redfoot, "Ambie", age 63, of Whiterocks, will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 PM on Thursday at her home.. Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery....
Brandon Ivie
Graveside services for Brandon Ivie, age 41, will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 12:30 PM, at the Strawberry Cemetery near Duchesne. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 12:00 at the Duchesne 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel, 130 South 300 East. Services under the...
Prettyotter Shooting Star Trujillo
A wake for Prettyotter Shooting Star Trujillo, age 6 months, infant daughter of Evalita Red Elk Trujillo will be held on Wednesday after 4:00 PM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the same...
Robert Anderson
Graveside services for Robert Anderson, age 58, formerly of Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Duchesne American Legion, Marine Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard...
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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.
More Local News
Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is...
BLM Approves Energy Infrastructure In Uintah County
The BLM has announced additional approvals on energy infrastructure. On February 4th, the BLM Vernal Field Office...
Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale
On the tail end of their 10th Season, Vernal Theatre Live issued an audition call this week. “We are beyond thrilled...
Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share...
Duchesne High Girls Wrestling Wins 2A/1A Division; Tabiona Takes 2nd
Duchesne High School hosted the 2A/1A Division A girls wrestling tournament over the weekend and Duchesne girls...
Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options
Contour Airlines announced a new partnership this week that is a positive for locals with travel plans. JetBlue has...
UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a project in Vernal to construct a section of raised...
Vernal On List Of Affordable Utah Towns To Retire In
Affordable is a relative term but apparently compared to most other areas of Utah, Vernal is among the ‘Best...
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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