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Roosevelt Police Provide Details On O’Reilly Auto Parts Bomb Threat
Roosevelt Police Department announced on Tuesday that, like Vernal, the bomb threat received in Roosevelt on September 2nd was to the O’Reilly Auto Parts store. “Officer Wheeler was first on the scene and spoke with the employee who received a threatening phone call...
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Roosevelt Police Provide Details On O’Reilly Auto Parts Bomb Threat
Roosevelt Police Department announced on Tuesday that, like Vernal, the bomb threat received in Roosevelt on September 2nd was to the O’Reilly Auto Parts store. “Officer Wheeler was first on the scene and spoke with the employee who received a threatening phone call...
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DWR: New Rules For Those Who Buy And Sell Shed Antlers
Did you know there are new requirements for anyone who plans to commercially buy and then sell shed antlers in Utah? The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new law in May that went into effect on July 1st designating that legally obtained shed antlers and horns may be...
2nd Wolf Confirmed Dead; Officials Announce New Source For More Wolves
Wildlife officials have announced a 2nd wolf has died from the original 10 wolves reintroduced in Colorado’s Grand County less than a year ago. Officials received a mortality signal from the GPS collar of the male wolf on September 9th and he was confirmed dead on...
Obituaries
Emily Dawn Ross
Memorial services for Emily Dawn Ross, age 43 of Vernal, the daughter of Louise Ross and the late George Ross, will be held Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. 410 North 800 West, Vernal. In lieu of flowers please consider...
Connie Wells Sweat
Funeral services for Connie Wells Sweat, age 54 of Duchesne, the wife of Boo Sweat, will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel.The viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior...
Kathleen (Bowles) Merkley
Funeral services for Kathleen (Bowles) Merkley, age 79, of Vernal, wife of the late Rell Merkley, will be held Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm with a visitation from 12:45am ~ 1:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Rockpoint...
Haylee Kay Harward
Funeral services for Haylee Kay Harward, age 25 of Vernal, daughter of Alice Booth and Andrew Harward will be held Friday July 12, 2024 at 11:00am at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West 1000 North). Visitation for family friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~...
Justin Cleve Myore
Funeral services for Justin Myore, abe 36 of Myton, the son of Keevan Myore and Wendy Navanick, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his mother, Wendy’s home, 5500 W 7500 S, Myton, UT. There will be a wake at her home beginning at 4:00 p.m. on...
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Storms Mean Increased Threat Of Flash Flooding
It’s the time of year when flash flooding can become a concern. While the threat is higher the further south you go,...
Dinah SOAR Days Voted Favorite Local Event Among Uintah County Residents
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to a Vernal City survey. Dinah SOAR Days starts in Vernal today....
Patrols Increased Following Suspicious Incidents Around Douglas Pass
A scary account of suspicious individuals targeting travelers between Douglas Pass and the Town of Rangely has been...
Back To School Safety Tips
The safety messages from Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department reach beyond fire safety. This week they shared Back To...
Friends Against Family Violence Offering Classes To Community
Friends Against Family Violence has a variety of classes offered to the public. The Vernal session of Moving Beyond...
Unemployment Update
Updated Department of Workforce Services data reports that July’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated...
Uintah County Man Arrested After Trying To Break Into Residences
A man on probation was arrested on Sunday in Uintah County after calls came in that he was trying to break into...
Rangely Police Release Information On Child Abuse Report After Public Outcry
The Rangely Police Department released information after public outcry concerning a local child abuse report began...
DUI Arrest Follows Calls To Dispatch Of Man Passed Out In Davis Parking Lot
A man with a history of DUI is facing new Felony charges after being found in the Roosevelt Davis Food and Drug...
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.
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Local Sports
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