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Utah Man Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
A 26-year-old Utah man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor for online actions in 2025. An officer with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office got the ball rolling on the investigation that has put the 26-year-old...
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Utah Man Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
A 26-year-old Utah man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor for online actions in 2025. An officer with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office got the ball rolling on the investigation that has put the 26-year-old...
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Naples City Fireworks Restrictions
Naples City has announced their fireworks restrictions for the holiday weekend. Fireworks are only allowed on residents’ own private property in Naples City and only within Naples City’s designated areas. Fireworks are NOT allowed on city owned property, parks or...
Dutch John Town Council Cancels Fireworks; Other Festivities Continue
A popular annual fireworks show in northeastern Utah has been cancelled this year for obvious safety reasons. Flaming Gorge Resort is getting the word out about the change as well as the festivities still happening. “The Dutch John Town Council met [Monday] and voted...
Obituaries
Richard W Cornaby
A viewing for Richard Cornaby, age 83 of Neola, the husband of Trisha Arnold Cornaby will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary, 457 E 300 N, Roosevelt, UT. Following the viewing, per his wishes, he will be cremated. Services...
Debra K Manning
Graveside services for Debra K. Manning, age 71 of Ft. Duchesne, the wife of Jon Manning, will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be a viewing that morning from 9-10:45 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary prior to...
John Jorgensen
a viewing for John Jorgensen, age 86 of Ioka, the husband of Louise Jorgensen, will be held on Tuesday, February 4th at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10-10:45 am. Following the viewing will be a private family service. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services...
Laverne Johnson Slaugh
Funeral services for Laverne Johnson Slaugh, age 86, of Roosevelt, wife of Ralph Slaugh will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and...
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...
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East Ute Plaza Fire Closes Highway 40 For Several Hours On Tuesday
Highway 40 in Fort Duchesne was closed for several hours on Tuesday due to a brush fire dubbed the East Ute Plaza...
Man Arrested After Stealing Pickup From Local Business, Setting Fire To It
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Victims Of Fatal Highway 40 Crash Identified
Utah Highway Patrol has identified the victims in the fatal crash that took place on Highway 40 near Strawberry...
Uintah School District Safety Exercise Planned For Friday
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Vernal Oilers Win Fourth Consecutive Northwest Division Title
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Fatal Crash Reported North Of Dutch John
A tragic fatal accident north of Dutch John has been reported by Wyoming Highway Patrol. According to Wyoming Highway...
Utah Inland Port Authority Board To Consider Black Gold Project Area
A Utah Inland Port Authority press release has shared details about a potential project in Duchesne County: The Black...
Vernal City Water And Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Planned On 100 North
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Ashley National Forest Begins Spring Prescribed Burns
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations this spring. Prescribed fires planned for...
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
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.
