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Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr
Tuesday marked 14 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Remembering Fallen Soldier Sgt. Daniel Gurr
Tuesday marked 14 years since a local hero was killed in action. On August 5th, 2011, Sgt. Daniel Gurr was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Daniel graduated from Uintah High School in 2008 where he was well...
7th Annual Cowboy Christmas Rodeo
06:00 PM
Local News
Police Say ‘Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared’ This Halloween
Law enforcement agencies are urging families to be smart this Halloween in order to enjoy spooky fun without the frights. “A few simple steps can keep the ‘tricks’ away so you can focus on the ‘treats’: Light it up – Keep outdoor lights on at night to deter unwanted...
Local Efforts to Provide Meals For Families On SNAP
Locals concerned by the loss of SNAP benefits for fellow community members have stepped up to fill the shelves of the food pantry and organize other efforts to get groceries to those in need. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is affected by the...
Obituaries
Merlin Richens
Funeral services for Merlin Richens, age 88 of Roosevelt, the husband of Reah Richens, will be held on Saturday, January, 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center (150 West Skyline Drive). Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger...
Orson William Johnson
Funeral Services for Orson Johnson, age 101, will be conducted Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 12 PM at the Lapoint LDS Chapel with viewings held Friday, January 19, 2024 from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and Saturday 1 hour prior to service at the chapel....
Sherrie Thorsen
Funeral services for Sherrie Lynn Lisonbee Thorsen, age 59, wife of Leo Thorsen, will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center (447 East Lagoon Street). Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00...
Helga Alicia Dabel
Funeral services for Helga Alicia Dabel, age 66, of Roosevelt, wife of Harold Dabel, will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt 2nd Ward & Cove 2nd (250 W 200 N) at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will be held that day from 11:30 - 12:45. Burial...
Bert Norman Pilling
Funeral services for Bert Pilling, age 85 of Duchesne, the husband of Bernice Rich Pilling, will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. The funeral luncheon will...
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Uintah County Commission Makes Change To Weekly Meeting Schedule
A change in the Uintah County Commission meeting schedule has been announced. During the regular commission meeting...
Senator Curtis Offers Maiden Speech On Senate Floor
Senator John Curtis delivered his maiden speech on the Senate Floor this week. Energy independence and federal...
Duchesne County Free Summer Lunch Locations
Duchesne County School District has announced the locations for this year’s Free Summer Lunch program. Summer Sun Meal...
New Trail Added For Outlaw ATV Jamboree
One of the most popular local events that draws ATV enthusiasts from far and wide has announced an addition to this...
Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Found During Search Of DUI Driver’s Vehicle
Methamphetamine and Fentanyl were discovered during the search of a vehicle in Roosevelt following a DUI arrest on...
Public Meetings Scheduled For Indian Canyon Corridor Construction
Public meetings have been scheduled concerning the already underway construction on the Indian Canyon Corridor. The...
Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Unlock Federal Funding For Western Water
Water is a hot topic in the Uintah Basin and across the western United States. Senator John Curtis introduced a bill...
What Improvements Are Proposed For 1500 West 500 North In Vernal?
If you missed the UDOT hosted public meeting last week regarding Vernal’s 1500 West 500 North intersection, there is...
DWR: Prevent Conflicts With Mountain Lions This Summer
If you’re already hitting the trails this year, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an important reminder for you:...
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.
