A tragic accident claimed the life of an on-duty park ranger with ties to Dinosaur National Monument as he was working in Bryce Canyon National Park on Friday. NPS shares that on June 7th, 78-year-old Park Ranger Tom Lorig was working with park visitors at Bryce...
Charges were filed on Tuesday against a Vernal woman who was arrested on May 15th at her residence during a search warrant conducted by members of the U.S. Marshals, FBI Task Force, and Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause,...
Funeral Service for Dean Merkley, age 91 of Vernal, the husband of Twila Ann Merkley, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12 noon at the Rockpoint LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West ).Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday...
Funeral services for Marilyn Margaret Watson Gibbons, age 76, the wife of Leland Gibbons, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12Noon at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West 1000 North). Viewing and visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from...
A 9-1-1 call caught a terrifying moment that allowed police to respond and detain a man making threats inside a home with a gun last week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received a call on which an individual was heard begging...
Tracy Ross is among those running for Duchesne County Commission and is on the June 25th Primary Election ballot. During an interview with Evans Family Media, Ross shared that he had several friends approach him about running for Commissioner and he decided to step up...
Local officers and their K-9 partners recently showcased their skills at the annual Utah K-9 Trials. Vernal PD reports that Corporal Andrew Randall and K-9 Kratos competed as well as School Resource Officer Cahill Oldham and his K-9 Remi. “Competing against K-9 teams...
With summer officially here the Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department is sharing safety tips to remind citizens to take extra care this season. Safety tip number one is to look before you lock! Never leave a child or pet in a vehicle unattended for any length of time....
A can of paint was used to cause extensive damage to a home in Roosevelt on Sunday and the person responsible was arrested and now faces a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the home and were met by 25-year-old...
A juvenile was initially unresponsive after submerging in Flaming Gorge Reservoir last week and the public is reminded to take seriously the dangers of water recreation. The Green River Fire Department reports that at approximately 11:40am on June 5th, emergency...