Your Hometown Online Newspaper
Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Wyoming's Big Show
Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest For Trafficking Fentanyl
An arrest for allegedly trafficking Fentanyl was made in Duchesne County this month. On May 12th, officers working as Agents on the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force conducted a traffic stop on a White Ford SUV due to the vehicle drifting within and outside its lane...
Your Hometown Online Newspaper
Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest For Trafficking Fentanyl
An arrest for allegedly trafficking Fentanyl was made in Duchesne County this month. On May 12th, officers working as Agents on the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force conducted a traffic stop on a White Ford SUV due to the vehicle drifting within and outside its lane...
Wyoming's Big Show
Local News
Man On Probation Arrested During Fuel Theft Investigation
The suspect in a fuel theft investigation in Duchesne County was brought into custody after violations of his probation were discovered. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report that someone was stealing fuel out of the tanks of...
Billy Lewis Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo
A young man from Duchesne County has made the community proud with his national success in bull riding. Billy Lewis won the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma, last month making him the Junior High Bull Riding World Champion as a 14-year-old. Billy...
Obituaries
Monta Rae Showalter
Graveside services for Monta Rae Caldwell Showalter, age 88 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11 am at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery.Friends may call at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary Wednesday morning from 9:45 until 10:30 am before going to the...
Lynn Albert Bigelow
Funeral services for Lynn Albert Bigelow, age 61 of Morgan and Vernal, husband of Donica Bigelow, will be held Monday, May 19, 2025 at th Glines Chapel on the Highway, 1499 West Highway 40. Visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:00am ~...
DeeLoris (Richardson) Jones
Funeral services for DeeLoris Richardson Jones, age 89, of Vernal, will be held Saturday May 17. 2025 at 12:00PM at the Naples 1st Ward LDS Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley...
Shirlene Jensen
Funeral services for Shirlene Skinner Jensen, age 76, of Talmage will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Lake Fork Chapel in Mountain Home. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Friday from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. ...
Gina Neilson
Funeral services for Gina Anderton Neilson, age 64 of Roosevelt, the wife of Stuart Neilson, will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing at the mortuary on Friday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and Saturday from...
Search News
80s and 90s
Community Spotlight
More Local News
What To Expect At Old Fort Ponds Due To Drought Impacts
Drought will of course affect aspects of recreation this year. An update on Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County shares...
What Backcountry Recreationists Need To Know About Wildfire Danger
Wildfires are clearly a major concern this season and a search and rescue association has tips for backcountry...
Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement
The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue...
Dean Thompson Treatment Update
24-year-old world champion cowboy Dean Thompson received the shocking diagnosis recently that he has an aggressive...
USSD1 On Kids Canal Vandalism
Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central...
Uintah County Update On Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
Uintah County has shared several updates on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. A restroom is now available at the parking...
Steinaker State Park Holding Dark Sky Events This Month
Steinaker State Park is celebrating International Dark Sky Day with 2 events this month and of course the public is...
Listen To Congresswoman Celeste Maloy Interview Tonight On KVEL
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is visiting the Uintah Basin today and an opportunity to hear from her is happening this...
Graffiti Artist Charged With Additional Case Of Vandalism
A local who was arrested and charged for Graffiti and Criminal Trespass last month is facing a new charge as evidence...
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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
