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Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into custody. The South Valley SWAT team traveled over 100 miles to the property where the suspect, 25-year-old Zachary Prescott, was located and brought...
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Firefighter Injured While Fighting East Ute Plaza Fire
A firefighter was injured on Tuesday afternoon while battling the East Ute Plaza Fire in Fort Duchesne. The Uintah Fire District issued a press release stating that “during suppression activities, a firefighter was injured and received immediate first aid. They were...
$100 Million Investment In Duchesne Water Infrastructure
A $100 million dollar investment has been announced for use on water infrastructure in Duchesne County. This is part of the Department of the Interior’s March 17th announcement that $889 million dollars in investments for critical water infrastructure projects across...
Obituaries
Gayla Kay Jack
Graveside services for Gayla Kay Jack, age 62, of Roosevelt for will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be viewings on Monday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Michael Hanke
Graveside services for Michael P. Hanke, age 87, the husband of Yvonne Hanke formerly of the Uintah Basin, will be held on Saturday June 22 at 4:30 in the Altamont Cemetery. A viewing with memories will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary from 3:00until 4:00 p. m.
R. Bernece (Mott) Richins
Memorial services for Bernece Richins, age 93 of Vernal, the wife of the late Fran Richins, will be held, Saturday June 29, 2024 at 11:00am at the Jensen LDS Ward Chapel (8775 East 6000 South) in Jensen. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:45am ~ 10:45am...
Marilyn Griffin
Graveside services for Marilyn Daniels Griffin, age 82, of Neola will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Monarch Cemetery near Neola.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Christine Kozisek
Funeral services for Christine Kozisek, ate 71 of Roosevelt, the wife of Gary Bird, will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Cremation will follow the services. Services under...
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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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Local Weasley Gives Take On Uintah Theatre’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Tickets are on sale for Uintah High Theatre’s production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ showing this month....
UBTech Celebrates ‘Haslem Legacy Foundation Wing’ Unveiling
As you travel on 500 North between UBTech and Uintah High School, you’re bound to notice something new. The north wing...
Local Students Asking For Your Help To Save DECA, FBLA, FFA, TSA, FCCLA!
Local high school students who are passionate about their Career and Technical Student Organizations are asking for...
Daggett County Highlighted In Report About Challenges to Maternal Health
Daggett County is highlighted in a report focused on shortages in Utah’s maternal health care. The new report,...
Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K Announces 2025 Local Recipients
‘Little by little, a little becomes a lot.’ The Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K epitomizes this motto each year as they invite...
What’s Next For Vernal City Revitalization?
The celebration of Vernal’s Cobblerock Block a week ago does not indicate an end to downtown revitalization. “To...
‘Politics and Pastries’ Meet The Candidate Night Held In Uintah County
Community members gathered on Thursday evening at the Western Park for the chance to learn more about the candidates...
Price River Terminal Expanding To Double Export Capacity Of Uinta Crude
FourPoint Resources announced today their agreement with Energy Transfer LP to significantly expand the Price River...
Idaho Man Charged After Meth And Firearm Located In Vehicle During Stop
An Idaho man has been charged in relation to a September traffic stop in Uintah County. According to the Probable...
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.
