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Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought...
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Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought...
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Vernal City Council Meeting Recap
Wednesday’s Vernal City Council meeting saw multiple agenda items approved. An annual stipend of $3,600 to appointed board members on the Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board was approved. Ordinance 2026-01 was approved to update and clarify sections of the Business...
Roosevelt Rough Rider Shooting Complex Temporary Closure For Expansion Work
A Roosevelt City project continues to make exciting progress as it is developed. Starting Monday, a temporary closure goes into effect for the Rough Rider Shooting Complex. “Earthwork for additional ranges will begin soon throughout areas around the current 200 yard...
Obituaries
Bobby Stevenson
Funeral services for Robert "Bobby" Stevenson, age 71 of Boneta, will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Lake Fork Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be...
Dale Hanberg
Funeral services for Dale Hanberg, age 86, of Altamont, husband of Mary Thompson Hanberg, will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday from 10:00...
Dale Giles
Funeral services for Dale Giles, age 73 of Tabiona, the husband of Lenna Young Giles, will be held at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:00 noon. There will be a viewing at the church on Thursday...
Cory Edrington
Celebration of life for Cory Edrington, age 62 of Arcadia, will be held on Thursday , November 21, 2024, at 11:00-1:00 AM at The Grace Center in Roosevelt UT.
Mary Lee Longhair
Mary Lee Conetah Longhair, age 77, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away November 15, 2024, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. Funeral services for Mary Lee Conetah Longhair, age 77, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m....
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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 or in person at the Home & Garden Show March 20–21. 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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Women’s Recovery Center, Project Alley, Opening Next Week
Project Alley, the Uintah Basin’s own recovery center for women, is scheduled to open next week and donations are...
UBTech Announces WEM Scholarship
Kimball Hodges, President of Wasatch Energy Management/WEM Operating (WEM),signs a ceremonial check celebrating their...
Dinosaurland Passport to Summer Given 2025 Every Kid Outdoors Award
Uintah County’s Dinosaurland Passport to Summer has been in play for the last 10 years and the amazing program has...
Roosevelt Branch Library Upcoming Events
November brings new activities and community enrichment at the Roosevelt Branch Library. A fun thing happening in...
Safety Urged After Mobile Home Fire
A mobile home fire in which multiple pets were lost has fire officials in the region reminding all to adopt safe...
Duchesne County Election Unofficial Results
Unofficial election results were shared across Duchesne County on Tuesday night. For Roosevelt City Mayor, Tommy Kent...
Colowyo Mine In Moffat County Officially Closing By End Of The Year
The Colowyo Mine in Moffat County will very soon officially close. According to a press release from Tri-State...
DWR Gives Guidance On When To Report A Wildlife Sighting
While it may seem like wildlife are moving through populated areas more often, the Division of Wildlife Resources says...
Library On Wheels Sharing Resources
The Uintah County Library has an exciting offering that is literally on the move. The Library on Wheels travels to...
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.











































