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Double Fatal Crash Near Myton In Duchesne County On Monday
A double fatal crash occurred early Monday morning on Highway 40 in Duchesne County. Utah Highway Patrol reports that on Monday, February 9th, at approximately 5:50 am, a black 2014 KIA Soul was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 at mile marker 108 near Myton. A gray...
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Double Fatal Crash Near Myton In Duchesne County On Monday
A double fatal crash occurred early Monday morning on Highway 40 in Duchesne County. Utah Highway Patrol reports that on Monday, February 9th, at approximately 5:50 am, a black 2014 KIA Soul was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 at mile marker 108 near Myton. A gray...
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Local News
BLM Improvements To Goblin City Hiking Trail In Southern Uintah County
The BLM Vernal Field Office announced this week improvements to a hiking trail in southern Uintah County. The decision record was signed that states the BLM will designate and maintain the existing Goblin City Trail as a hiking, nonmotorized trail. They will more...
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...
Obituaries
Lyle David Freston
A memorial service for Lyle Freston, age 70, will be held Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following services his cremated remains will be buried in the Leota Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Raycita Quinn
Funeral services for Raycita Cuch Quinn, age 53 of Vernal, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake at Marion Serawop’s home (7685 E 7050 S, Ft. Duchesne, UT) after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday....
Jordan Van
Funeral services for Jordan Van, age 35 of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Monarch Cemetery. Services under the direction of the...
Willie Williams
Funeral services for Willie Williams, age 83 of Roosevelt, will be held at the Uintah River Ward Chapel on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a viewing on Sunday from 5-7 p.m at the Hullinger Mortuary and from 10-10:45 a.m. Monday at the church....
Angela Martinez
Funeral services for Angela Martinez, age 80 of Roosevelt, the wife of Wakeen Yount, will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center, 447 E Lagoon Street. There will be a viewing and visitation Monday at the church from 10-10:45...
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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.
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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...
Winter Officially Arriving Sunday; Adjust Driving To Avoid Winter Crashes
The first official day of winter is this Sunday, December 21st. While it’s true that travelers drive less during...
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.
