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Drugs Found During AP&P Compliance Check
A compliance check with AP&P in Duchesne County ended in arrest after drugs were found in the home. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a K-9 conducted a search of the residence and alerted to two areas which were searched. Two small bags positive for...
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Drugs Found During AP&P Compliance Check
A compliance check with AP&P in Duchesne County ended in arrest after drugs were found in the home. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a K-9 conducted a search of the residence and alerted to two areas which were searched. Two small bags positive for...
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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 that drought impacts will be significant this year at the ponds. “We have added water to the big pond but have so little irrigation water, this year's...
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 recreationists in this region. The Colorado Search & Rescue Association has specific tips for those planning a hiking, backpacking, mountain biking,...
Obituaries
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 -...
Chase R. Krissman
Funeral services for Chase R. Krissman, age 36, of Altonah, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing prior to the service that morning from...
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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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Heber Valley Corridor Draft EIS Published; Public Comment Period Opens Friday
The Utah Department of Transportation has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Heber Valley...
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The Automotive and Welding programs at Uintah Basin Technical College have been ranked number one in the state of Utah...
Duchesne Branch Library Receives Grant From John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation
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Uintah Athlete Scores 1,000th High School Career Point
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Caretaker Convicted In Beating Of NES Non-Verbal Resident Sentenced
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Hazmat Load Spilled In Semi Tanker Crash In Rio Blanco County
A hazmat tank was compromised in a semi tanker crash in Rio Blanco County this week. After 1pm on Monday, a call came...
2026 Candidacy Filing Window Closes This Thursday At 5pm
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Funding Secured For Planning Phase 2 Of Via Ferrata In Ashley Gorge
A funding agreement has been reached for developing Phase 2 of the Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge. The Uintah County...
Where To Spot Eagles During Winter Migration
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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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