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Shoplifter Leveled With Felony Charges
An alleged shoplifter has been leveled with federal charges locally. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Walmart contacted Vernal City Police on March 12th for a shoplifting incident that had occurred. Walmart was able to provide documentation that this...
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Shoplifter Leveled With Felony Charges
An alleged shoplifter has been leveled with federal charges locally. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Walmart contacted Vernal City Police on March 12th for a shoplifting incident that had occurred. Walmart was able to provide documentation that this...
At Home In Vernal
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2026 UDOT Projects For Northeastern Utah
Road construction season is getting further underway as summer approaches. The top UDOT projects listed for 2026 in northeastern Utah include the following: Fiber optic cables are being installed along Highway 40 for 139 miles from Heber City to the Colorado border....
Construction Continues On Vernal 100 North Sewer Replacement
Construction is ongoing with the water and sewer improvements along 100 North in Vernal City. Vernal City’s May newsletter shares that Condie Construction is making strong progress as Vernal City works to replace aging utilities and maintain reliable service. There is...
Obituaries
Gena Simmons
Funeral services for Gena Simmons, age 46 of Roosevelt, will be held Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.,at the Whiterocks Community Building, (11388 N Whiterocks Road, Whiterocks, Utah). . A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at the same location..Per...
Leland Chapoose
Funeral services for Leland Chapoose, age 40, of Ballard, will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held on Sunday after 2:00 p.m. at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Colleen Fish
Funeral Services for Colleen Murphy Fish, age 71 of Fruitland, the wife of Scott Fish, will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel in Fruitland, Utah. A viewing will be held that morning from...
Amber Tebbs
Funeral services for Amber Tebbs, age 94 of Roosevelt, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Central Park Ward Chapel located at 32 South State Street, Roosevelt. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial...
Karma Woodward Pace
Funeral services for Karma Woodward Pace, age 75 of Roosevelt, the wife of Aaron Pace, will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing an hour prior to the servicesBurial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. Services...
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Uintah School District Says Protest Not Expected To Take Place On UHS Campus
The Uintah School District shared on Tuesday that they are aware of a student-organized protest scheduled for Thursday...
Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal
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Probation Check Reveals Large Amount Of Fentanyl
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BLM Approves Three New Drilling Permits In Uintah Basin
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Vernal City Holding Public Meeting To Review Lamplighter Block Concept Plans
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Arrest Made Following Alleged Aggravated Assault And Kidnapping
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Local Republican Parties Gathering Signatures To Put Proposition 4 Back On Ballot
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UBTech Considering Tuition Increase; Public Hearing Scheduled
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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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