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Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
07:00 PM
Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested For Theft In Duchesne County
A woman was arrested in Duchesne County last week after an investigation allegedly showed her role in stealing from a Fruitland property owner. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of trespassing was reported on November 11th in Fruitland in which...
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Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested For Theft In Duchesne County
A woman was arrested in Duchesne County last week after an investigation allegedly showed her role in stealing from a Fruitland property owner. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of trespassing was reported on November 11th in Fruitland in which...
Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
07:00 PM
Local News
Demolition Underway On Lamplighter Motel
Demolition of the motel portion of the Lamplighter property in downtown Vernal got underway on Wednesday. This is the main action in Phase 1 of the Vernal Community Block Plan which will transform that area of downtown over a period of at least 7 years. The motel...
Woman Enters Guilty Plea And Is Sentenced For Uintah County Stabbing
The woman arrested in Uintah County last October for stabbing a man while camping accepted a plea deal this month and was sentenced ahead of her scheduled trial. On October 1st, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office utilized social media to request the public’s help in...
Obituaries
Kim Thacker
Funeral services Kim Thacker, age 69 of Altamont, the jusband of Sue Best Thacker, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-10:45...
Perry Getchell
Funeral services for Perry Getchell, age 70, the husband of Tamela Hoffman Getchell, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary where a viewing will be held on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. ...
Cody Rasmussen
Funeral services for Cody Rasmussen, age 47, of Roosevelt, the husband of Emily Rasmussen, and the son of Larry and Kitty Rasmussen, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center (1024 W Highway 40) in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing...
Angeline Evans
Funeral services for Angeline Lewis Evans, age 81, of Arcadia, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary...
Leon Ferris Casper
A Graveside service for Leon Ferris Casper, age 74, of Tabiona, the husband of Ginger Roberts Casper will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabiona Cemetery. Per his wishes, there will not be a viewing or visitation prior to the service, but a...
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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
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County
A traffic stop in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer...
Intoxicated Man Threatens Officer With Gun
An intoxicated man is facing charges after officers responded to a call of disorderly conduct at a home near 500 East...
UDOT Project Prompts Removal Of Trees On 1500 West Near 500 North
Property owners along Kids Canal on 1500 West and south of 500 North in Vernal took to social media on Tuesday,...
DWR: Things To Remember When Viewing Kokanee Salmon
If you’re planning to go view the red kokanee salmon this fall in Daggett County there’s a few things to remember....
Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash
The community is rallying to show support for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident in downtown...
Charges Updated On Uintah County Sex Offender Who Targeted 11-Year-Old
Charges have been updated on a Uintah County man who was arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of an 11-year-old...
DUI Arrest Made As Driver Walks Away From Crashed Vehicle
A woman was arrested last week after she drove her vehicle off the road and then tried hitchhiking to Randlett....
Sweetwater County Law Enforcement Agencies Annual 9/11 Memorial Walk
For the fifth year, law enforcement agencies and first responders will gather for a 9/11 Memorial Walk to honor the...
Davis Elementary Only School In Utah Named ‘Super Stretch School’ In Math
Davis Elementary has been recognized as the only school in Utah to earn i-Ready Super Stretch School status in...
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.
