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Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit
A Valentine’s Day pursuit in Roosevelt started when a vehicle was recorded traveling at twice the speed limit. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle did not stop and as the vehicle traveled, a handgun was...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit
A Valentine’s Day pursuit in Roosevelt started when a vehicle was recorded traveling at twice the speed limit. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle did not stop and as the vehicle traveled, a handgun was...
Battle of the RV Dealerships
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2026 Uintah County Republican Convention Results
The Uintah County GOP Nominating Convention was held last night at the Uintah Conference Center where Republican Party delegates from across the county voted for the candidates to represent the Republican Party on the 2026 election ballot. Steve Labrum for Sheriff was...
Bookmobile Proposal Requesting $400,000 In Uintah County Revitalization Funds
Uintah County leadership is considering a request to fund a Bookmobile. Uintah County Library Director Karen England made a presentation to the Uintah County Commission during the April 1st Commission Work Session, requesting $400,000 of revitalization funds for the...
Obituaries
Carma Hoyt
Funeral services for Carma Fausett Hoyt, ag3 86, of Salt Lake City, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Altamont Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning at the church from 10:30 - 11:45 AM. Burial will be in the Upalco...
Tonya Gardner
A Memorial Service for Tonya Gardner, age 51 of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
David Paul Reinhardt
Funeral services for David Paul Reinhardt, age 83 of Duchesne, the husband of Marlene Thompson Reinhardt, will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings...
Kenneth Price
Graveside Services for Kenneth Joe Price will be held Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 12 noon at the Vernal Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 10:45-11:45 at the Blackburn Mortuary, prior to arriving at the Cemetery. Services under the direction of the...
Lorena Atwine
Funeral services for Lorena Daybreak Atwine, age 81, will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the same location. Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery...
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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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Rep. Christine Watkins Won’t Seek Reelection; Announces Candidacy For Local Office
Utah House District 67 representative Christine Watkins has announced that she will not seek reelection and will be...
Winning Uintah County Photo Featured In 2026 “My Utah” Calendar
A local photographer and his shot taken of sandhill crane on the Green River is featured on the cover of the 2026 “My...
Uintah County Via Ferrata Year In Review
With 2025 wrapping up, Uintah County has shared a snapshot of one of the offerings that was new to Uintah County this...
Winterfest In Roosevelt City Will Make For A Fun Kickoff To 2026
The slump after the holidays can be a real thing for many but Roosevelt City has an event aimed at battling those...
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...
Groundbreaking Held; NHRA Drag Racing Track Coming To Duchesne
NHRA drag racing on a ¼ mile track is coming back to the state of Utah with an exciting project that broke ground on...
‘Santa’s Angels’ Helps 112 Uintah Basin Families This Christmas Season
Among the many worthy efforts to help local families in need this season is Santa’s Angels led by the big hearted Matt...
Vernal PD Shares Strong Message About Utah Crosswalk Law
Vernal PD is among the agencies sending a message to drivers about crosswalk laws. “Recently, throughout Utah, there...
Winter Weather Advisory For Eastern Uinta Mountains
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Would you settle for a rainy one? A storm system is moving in but showers are...
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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