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12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident
Family and friends have identified the Roosevelt girl that was killed after being hit by a car that was running a red light on Wednesday. A GoFundMe fundraiser has shared that the girl was 12-year-old Lydia Love and described her as “pure light…outgoing, strong, full...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Auto/Pedestrian Accident
Family and friends have identified the Roosevelt girl that was killed after being hit by a car that was running a red light on Wednesday. A GoFundMe fundraiser has shared that the girl was 12-year-old Lydia Love and described her as “pure light…outgoing, strong, full...
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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. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The measles virus can remain infectious in the air...
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 in the nation with their Show routine, 10th with their Sideline Situational routine, and 16th with their Band Chant. “We competed against some...
Obituaries
Jannea Charlene (Liebhardt) Maestas
Funeral services for Jannea Charlene Maestas, age 81, the wife of Joe Maestas, will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 12:00PM at the Vernal 4th Ward LDS Chapel (235 East 600 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the...
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...
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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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Exhibitions at Uintah County Library And Museum Of Uintah County
A traveling exhibit has made its stop in Vernal at the Uintah County Library. To celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in...
Roosevelt City K9 Team Has Podium Finish In Tuff Dog Competition
A local duo competed well at a special law enforcement competition event held earlier this month. Roosevelt City...
Candlelight Vigils In Memory Of Charlie Kirk Held Locally
Local vigils to remember Charlie Kirk joined thousands of other events across the nation over the weekend. On...
Repeat Offender Arrested For DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Accident
A repeat DUI offender is being held without bail after leaving the scene of an accident in Uintah County at 3500 West...
New 5K Record Set By Union Cross Country Athlete
A Union High athlete deserves recognition this week. Union Athletics shared on Thursday that the school 5K record has...
CNCC Honors Meeker First Responders
Colorado Northwestern Community College honored Meeker's first responders Monday evening, emphasizing their dedication...
Naples Mayoral Candidate Stephanie Adams On Vision For Naples City
Naples City will have a new Mayor in 2026 and Stephanie Adams is one of two mayoral candidates. “As a mayoral hopeful,...
Intoxicated Man Steals Beer, Cigarettes, And Taquito Before Heading To Library
An intoxicated man in Vernal who was out looking for a fight earlier this month found himself arrested as a result....
Local Law Enforcement Leaders Among Those Praised By Governor
Local law enforcement agencies attended an annual meeting of Utah’s Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police this week. Governor...
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.
