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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 when officers arrived. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a vehicle accident at 1050 West Highway 40 in Vernal on...
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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 when officers arrived. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a vehicle accident at 1050 West Highway 40 in Vernal on...
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Local News
Youth Fishing Event Coming Up At Steinaker
Ice fishing tournaments have been a bust for a few years so enthusiasts are taking a new approach this year. Rather than an ice fishing event, Disabled Outdoorsmen Utah is teaming up with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for a 2026 Youth Fishing Event at...
Meet The Candidate: Danny Harrell For Uintah County Commission Seat B
Danny Harrell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate series. Harrell is a Republican running for Uintah County Commission Seat B as a convention and signature gathering candidate. Also running for Uintah...
Obituaries
Laverne Johnson Slaugh
Funeral services for Laverne Johnson Slaugh, age 86, of Roosevelt, wife of Ralph Slaugh will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and...
Zuella “Babes” Murray
Funeral services for Zuella Fae "Babes" Murray, age 63, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the community building. Burial will be in...
Dennis A Montgomery
Funeral services for Dennis Alan Montgomery, age 79, of Roosevelt, the husband of Loreen Malnar LaRose Montgomery, will be held on Thursday January 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at...
Julie Faye McArthur
A Celebration of Life for Julie Gurr McArthur, age 69 of Roosvelt, will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a visitation from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park next to her husband...
Ruth Ann (Haxton) Hatch
Services for Ruth Ann Hatch, age 81, will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:45 am -...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
More Local News
Evans Family Media Awards Final ‘Basin’s Best Teacher’
A final Basin’s Best Teacher was surprised last week by the Evans Family Media team. Tami Valora is a 5th grade...
Uintah Swim Team Captures 2025 Mel Roberts Invitational Team Title
It was an excellent weekend in the pool for the Uintah High Boys Swim Team who captured the 2025 Mel Roberts...
DARE Graduation At Myton Elementary
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office took the time to celebrate a great group of 5th grade students at Myton...
Another Successful Year For Santa’s Community Effort
Programs and individuals throughout the Basin have made it a priority to help others this Christmas season and ensure...
Heber Valley Corridor Draft EIS To Be Published January 7th
The Utah Department of Transportation will have new information next month on a project aimed at detouring heavy...
Woman Hit And Killed In Crosswalk
All are urged to increase caution and diligence on the roads with another fatal auto-pedestrian accident in the...
Vernal City Considers Geothermal Network Study; Tabled To Conduct More Research
This week’s Vernal City Council meeting only had a few agenda items. Mayor Doug Hammond was recognized for his service...
Report Provides Snapshot Of Uintah Basin Agriculture/Crops
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has published a new report that gives a “Portrait of Agriculture” in Utah based on...
Forestry, Fire, and State Lands Announces New High-Risk Wildland Interface Map
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands unveiled the state’s new High-Risk Wildland Urban Interface map...
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
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Local Sports
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