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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert
Scammers are hard at work doing what they do best. Finding ways, old and new, to suck the money from their latest victims. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public of an old scam making the rounds again. “If you receive a call from someone saying they...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert
Scammers are hard at work doing what they do best. Finding ways, old and new, to suck the money from their latest victims. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public of an old scam making the rounds again. “If you receive a call from someone saying they...
Battle of the RV Dealerships
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Del Dickson Uintah High Distinguished Alumni 2026
The Uintah School District has announced the 2026 Distinguished Alumni for Uintah High School. Del Dickson graduated from UHS in 2000, earned a bachelor's degree from Pomona College and a law degree from Harvard, shares the District announcement. He went on to serve...
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...
Obituaries
Bret Lee Johnston
Like the unpredictability of a fish’s move, a river current, the break of a green, the steepness of a bunker, life is full of unpredictable and unexpected events. The ability to adapt and respond to challenges is essential in Fly fishing, Golf and LIFE. ...
Kirk Batty
Memorial services for Ivan Kirk Batty, age 30 the husband of Hannah Batty, will be held Saturday, March 22 at the Ashley 1st Ward Chapel (3040 North Vernal Ave.) A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday morning from 9:00-10:45AM at the church....
Sharon Weyland
Funeral services for Sharon Weyland, age 79 of Vernal, will be on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with a viewing from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 W 1000 N, Vernal, UT. Followed by services at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Roosevelt Memorial...
Duane Perry
Funeral services for Duane Perry, age 78 of Myton, the husband of Lawella Abegglen P)erry, will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Myton Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from...
Sherma Jean (Oaks) Workman
Funeral services for Sherma Workman, age 75 of Vernal, will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Glines LDS Stake Center (75 South Aggie Blvd). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday morning 9:45 - 10:45 am at the church.Interment will be...
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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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Few Days Left For Duchesne County School District “Jingle/Rap” Submissions
There’s just a few days left to enter a submission into a special Duchesne County School District contest. Starting...
Two Arrested On Drug Charges During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Roosevelt ended in arrest for two individuals after Methamphetamine was found, divided up for...
Interview With Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron
Newly elected Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron, who also serves as Duchesne County Economic Development Director,...
Bureau Of Reclamation Gives Flaming Gorge Report And Forecast
The Bureau of Reclamation provided a report on Flaming Gorge this month. As of January 7th, the Flaming Gorge...
Vernal City Youth Council Attends Local Officials Day At State Capitol
The 2026 Utah Legislative Session got underway last week and the Vernal City Youth Council took the opportunity to...
Uintah School District Announces New Provider For School Fees
If you have received multiples of emails related to an ‘Alio Fee Pay’ account, you are not alone. The Uintah School...
Warning! Keep An Eye Out For Scam Emails
Scammers never rest and Vernal City is sounding the alarm on an increase in scam emails being sent to local business...
Duchesne County Jail Inmate Facing New Charges For Fentanyl
A Duchesne County Jail inmate is facing new charges following a search last week. According to the Affidavit of...
UDOT FIBER Project On Highway 40 Starting Monday
The Utah Department of Transportation has announced a major project that will run on Highway 40 from Heber City 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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