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Semi Trailer Detaches And Hits Truck In Oncoming Lane On Highway 191
Thankfully there were only minor injuries in a Duchesne County crash on Friday morning in which a semi trailer detached and drifted into oncoming traffic. The crash took place about 20 miles south of Duchesne on Highway 191 at about 5:30am on February 6th. Utah...
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Semi Trailer Detaches And Hits Truck In Oncoming Lane On Highway 191
Thankfully there were only minor injuries in a Duchesne County crash on Friday morning in which a semi trailer detached and drifted into oncoming traffic. The crash took place about 20 miles south of Duchesne on Highway 191 at about 5:30am on February 6th. Utah...
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Local News
Uintah County Update On Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
Uintah County has shared several updates on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. A restroom is now available at the parking lot. Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata installation is underway. So far, crews have completed inspections, and you may begin seeing work as new...
Steinaker State Park Holding Dark Sky Events This Month
Steinaker State Park is celebrating International Dark Sky Day with 2 events this month and of course the public is invited. Join park staff on Friday, April 24th, at 8pm at the beach access area for a presentation on the importance of dark skies followed by a viewing...
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
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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Nathan Pecheco ‘Emmanuel’ Christmas Concert Tonight In Vernal
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Unemployment Update
After a delay due to the government shutdown, the Utah Department of Workforce Services has released updated...
National Hot Rod Association Announces New Track In Duchesne County
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Curtis Introduces Bill To Strengthen Western Energy Security
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Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th
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2026 Election Candidacy Filing Dates Approaching
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Employment Update
The Department of Workforce Services has updated employment data after a delay. According to the new data, Utah’s...
Green River, WY Commits To Continuation Of Flaming Gorge Days
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DWR: Updates Made To Hunting Relief Options Related To Natural Disasters
The Utah Wildlife Board approved changes to an administrative rule regarding relief options for permit holders whose...
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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