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Duchesne County Registered Sex Offender Arrested Looking To Meet Up With Minor
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued the following news release: On December 11th, 2025, detectives with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were conducting an undercover chat operation as members of the Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC) taskforce....
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Duchesne County Registered Sex Offender Arrested Looking To Meet Up With Minor
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued the following news release: On December 11th, 2025, detectives with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were conducting an undercover chat operation as members of the Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC) taskforce....
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Slow Down: Investigators Determine Speeding Remains Leading Cause Of Crashes
It’s time everyone on the road take a deep breath and just slow down. Colorado State Patrol investigated over 500 fatal and injury crashes that involved a speeding driver and the problem goes beyond just Colorado. Speeding reduces reaction time; makes it harder to...
ARMC Named 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital For 10th Consecutive Year
For the 10th consecutive year, Ashley Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This milestone,” says Ashley Regional CEO Alan Olive, “reflects the dedication of our teams, the...
Obituaries
Davin Alan Pilling
A viewing service for Davin Alan Pilling, age 64 of Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 3-5 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing he will be cremated.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the...
Colene Black
Funeral services forColene Black, age 68 of Randlett, the companion of Tracy Warrick, will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Visitation will happen 9:00 am -3:00 pm on Saturday and beginning at 9 am Monday. Burial will be...
Doreen Reynolds Hunting
Funeral services for Doreen Hunting, age 86 of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Ashley First Ward Chapel (3040 N. Vernal Ave.) at 11:00 a.m. with viewings held Monday evening at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 6-8 p.m., and one hour prior to services...
Emily Dawn Ross
Memorial services for Emily Dawn Ross, age 43 of Vernal, the daughter of Louise Ross and the late George Ross, will be held Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. 410 North 800 West, Vernal. In lieu of flowers please consider...
Connie Wells Sweat
Funeral services for Connie Wells Sweat, age 54 of Duchesne, the wife of Boo Sweat, will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel.The viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior...
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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.
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Reynolds Sentenced In Stabbing Death Of Ex-Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
The man who killed the boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend in August 2024 in Ballard has been sentenced to prison....
More Livestock Killings Reported In Duchesne County; Reward Offered
More livestock killings have been reported in Duchesne County, this time in Mountain Home. The Duchesne County...
Highway 40 Antelope Creek to Roosevelt Paving Project Complete
It’s been a long time coming but the Highway 40 Antelope Creek to Roosevelt paving project is officially complete....
Indian Health Services To Remain Open During Government Shutdown
The government shutdown may have an effect on some services but health services for the Ute Indian Tribe is not among...
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man While Camping Arrested
A woman was arrested this week in Uintah County after allegedly stabbing a man she was camping with. On October 1st,...
US-191 and US-40 Intersection Now Open
The Utah Department of Transportation has good news for those traveling US-191 into Duchesne. “The intersection at...
Roosevelt City Streets Schedule Update
Roosevelt City shared this week that BHI has finished all of the water line work associated with the streets project...
DWR Cutthroat Slam
Local anglers have had more than just the satisfaction of the catch as a reward for catching a variety of trout...
Help Name Vernal’s Newest Dinosaur Structure And Come Celebrate
The installation of a new prehistoric shade structure is among the finishing touches of the Cobble Rock Block...
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.
