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Repeat DUI Offender Receives Delayed Arrest In Uintah County
A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested for failing to stop at command of a peace officer, interference with arresting officer, open container in vehicle, DUI with 2 or more prior...
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Repeat DUI Offender Receives Delayed Arrest In Uintah County
A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested for failing to stop at command of a peace officer, interference with arresting officer, open container in vehicle, DUI with 2 or more prior...
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Baggie Of Fentanyl Pills Discovered Inside Vehicle During Traffic Stop
A man was arrested on Tuesday after his vehicle was searched during a traffic stop near 4800 South 1500 East after crossing out of Duchesne County into Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, upon approaching the vehicle, the officer observed that...
AARP Announces Community Challenge Grants
AARP announced Wednesday nine recipients throughout Utah that will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants and two are going to an agency in Uintah County. Since its inception in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has awarded $434,704 in 36 grants to entities across...
Obituaries
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...
Lorin “Pudge” Merkley
Funeral Services for Lorin "Pudge" Merkley, age 94 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 11 am at the Maeser Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with viewings held Friday, December 13th from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn...
Rose Ann Smuin
Graveside services for Rose Ann Smuin, will be held Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 12 noon at the Lapoint Cemetery.Services under the care of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Lee Hancock
Funeral services for Lee Hancock, age 46 of Vernal, the sone of Randall and Sherry Hancock, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center (150 Skyline Drive). There will be a viewing at the church that morning from 11:30...
Carolyn Jacobson
Graveside services for Carolyn Bolton Jacobson, age 76, of Bluebell, the wife of Chad Jacobson, will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Bluebell Cemetery. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 11:15 AM at the Altamont Stake Center of...
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UBH Measles Vaccine Drive
Uintah Basin Healthcare has teamed up with TriCounty Health to hold a Measles Vaccine Drive this Saturday and next....
Uintah High Cheer Compete Well At USA Spirit Nationals
The Uintah High Cheer and Stunt Team competed well at USA Spirit Nationals in California this month. They finished 8th...
New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child
A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an...
Vernal Man Sentenced On Forcible Sexual Abuse Convictions
A Uintah County man who pleaded guilty in January to two separate cases of 3rd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse has...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Expands K-9 Unit
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office made an exciting announcement this week. They have continued growth of their K-9...
Utah Avalanche Center Warns Of Continued High Avalanche Danger In Uintas
“Weird weather makes weird avalanches.” This is part of Craig Gordon’s message this morning concerning the Uinta...
Roosevelt Library Hosting Free Escape Room
If you’ve wanted to try an escape room, the Roosevelt Branch Library is providing a free opportunity. “You and up to 4...
Dinosaur National Monument Has ‘Current Conditions’ Page
Dinosaur National Monument shared a reminder this week with the community for when plans are being made to visit the...
Roosevelt Man With Over 8000 Items Of Child Porn Found On His Phone Sentenced
The Roosevelt man arrested in the fall after a search of his phone revealed over 8000 items of child pornography has...
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
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