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Two Arrested On Drug Charges During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Roosevelt ended in arrest for two individuals after Methamphetamine was found, divided up for distribution. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was performed and the officer noticed the driver and passenger appeared...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Two Arrested On Drug Charges During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Roosevelt ended in arrest for two individuals after Methamphetamine was found, divided up for distribution. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was performed and the officer noticed the driver and passenger appeared...
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Local News
Gov. Cox Vetoes Bill That Would Connect Buses In Rural Districts With Internet
A bill aimed at addressing an issue unique to rural school districts was vetoed on the final day that Governor Spencer Cox could sign or veto bills passed along to him from the 2026 legislative session. Governor Cox vetoed House Bill 462 ‘School Bus Internet Access’....
Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Public Hearing
Raises for Uintah County elected officials has been a hot topic among the public in recent years and is once again up for consideration. A ‘2026 Executive Officers Compensation Public Hearing’ notice has been issued, stating, “Notice is hereby given by the Uintah...
Obituaries
Jane Taveapont Steele
Funeral services for Jane Taveapont Steele, age 69 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. The burial will be held at the Red Knoll Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Marjorie Ann Richardson
Funeral services for Marjorie Ann Workman Richardson, age 62 of Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning at the...
Gladys Peterson
Funeral Service for Gladys Peterson, age 85 of Jensen, will be held Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11 am at the Jensen LDS Chapel with a viewing held 1 hour prior to service at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Jensen Cemetery under the care of Blackburn Vernal...
Harold “Auer” Warren
Funeral services for Auer Warren, age 93 of Jensen, the husband of Rita Warren, will be held Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Jensen Ward LDS Chapel.Visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in the Jensen Cemetery under the direction of...
Larry Allen
Funeral Services for Larry Allen, age 83 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, with viewings held from 12:30 - 1:45 prior to service at the chapel.Burial in the Dry Fork Cemetery, with Military Honors from the...
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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.
More Local News
Massive Christmas Village On Display And Ready For Visitors
Getting in the Christmas spirit is easy this year. All it takes is a trip to the Museum of Uintah County, formerly the...
Couple Shot In Back By Ute Indian Tribe Wildlife Officer Talks About Incident
The couple that was shot in the back by the Ute Fish and Wildlife Officer in Uinta Canyon in 2022 has spoken publicly...
Another Magical Year Of Raising Funds For Charity At Enchanted Forest
It was another year of magic and miracles at the Enchanted Forest charity event in Duchesne County. On Thursday,...
Vernal City Intends To Recruit Help With Demolition Project
Vernal City has announced their intention to request help with the upcoming demolition of the motel building located...
Central Cove Demolition Underway
After over 80 years of serving as an educational facility in Vernal, demolition has begun on the Central Education...
Pair Robs Vernal USDA Office, Steals Truck, Flees To CO, Arrested In WY
A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events....
Utah Farm Bureau Presents Rep. Scott Chew With Distinguished Service Award
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation held its 109th annual convention last week in Provo and the event culminated in a Gala...
Book Cliffs Project To Improve Wildlife Habitat
The Book Cliffs Wildlife Habitat Improvement project is underway as part of Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative....
Vernal Downtown Revitalization Named ‘Project Of The Year’ Finalist
Downtown Vernal revitalization continues to gain attention. The revitalization of the block on south Highway 40...
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.
