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Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District
Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working...
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Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District
Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working...
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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...
US-191 Indian Canyon Construction Update
After several difficult weeks of travel over Indian Canyon, the main work in one of the projects causing significant delays is wrapping up. The Utah Department of Transportation reports that the rock cut project at milepost 264.8 is nearly complete and crews have...
Obituaries
Kenneth Robert Bluett Thomas
Graveside services for Kenneth Robert Bluett Thomas, age 22, of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne City Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Services under...
Judd Cade Mitchell
Funeral services for Judd Cade Mitchell, age 18 of Vernal, son of Cade and Susan Mitchell, will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 South 2500 East). Viewing and visitation will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips...
Terry Scott Lange
Funeral Services for Terry Scott Lange, age 64 of Vernal, husband of Shelly Lange, will be Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00am at the Uintah Conference Center (313 East 200 South). Viewing and Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips...
Berith Carlson
Funeral services for Berith Carlson, age 93 of Bluebell, will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Bluebell Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger...
Jose Diaz
Funeral services for Jose Mauel Diaz, age 31 of Arcadia, will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Myton Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial in the Bridgeland...
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Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans
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Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit
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Local K9 Finds Woman In Search And Rescue Operation Near Vernal
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Another Magical ‘Night To Shine’ Event Held In Vernal
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Utah DNR Reminds Shed Hunters To Complete Mandatory Ethics Course
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USU Uintah Basin Researchers Present At Meteorological Event In Texas
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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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Local Sports
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