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Speed a Factor In Wednesday Semi Crash On Highway 191 Switchbacks
The switchbacks on Highway 191 south of Flaming Gorge and north of Vernal are notoriously dangerous and an accident that took place Wednesday morning certainly demonstrates that. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 11am a semi was traveling too fast and...
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Speed a Factor In Wednesday Semi Crash On Highway 191 Switchbacks
The switchbacks on Highway 191 south of Flaming Gorge and north of Vernal are notoriously dangerous and an accident that took place Wednesday morning certainly demonstrates that. According to Utah Highway Patrol, at approximately 11am a semi was traveling too fast and...
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Local News
Sub For Seniors Delivers Christmas Cheer To Over 400 Homebound Seniors
A hard working crew of volunteers made up of many groups from the community have put in hours at the Golden Age Center this week ahead of the big Sub For Seniors delivery operation that took place on Thursday. This year, 800 bags of gifts and food were assembled,...
Irene Hansen Building Unveiled
A surprise presented to outgoing Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen at her retirement celebration last week left her totally speechless as those gathered showed their support. The old county building in Duchesne City that has been remodeled to house the Gateway...
Obituaries
Phebe Jane Merkley Hall
Funeral Services for Phebe Jane Merkley Hall, age 95 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11 am with viewings held Wednesday, from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and Thursday 1hr prior to service at the chapel. Burial will be in the Maeser...
Lewis Ronald Farnsworth
Funeral services for Lewis Farnsworth, age 93 of Mountain Home, the husband of Veloy Rust Farnsworth, will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Moon Lake Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that...
James LeRoy Hardman
Funeral services for Jim Hardman, age 83, husband of Carolyn Hardman, will be held Friday. March 22, 2024 at 2:00PM at the Glines 7th Ward LDS Chapel (1270 West 11500 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday, 12:00 - 1:45PM at the Church. Interment...
Mary Jeanne (Merrill) Tollefson
Funeral services will be held on March 23, 2024, at noon at the Glines 3rd Ward chapel at 475 West 100 South in Vernal, UT. A visitation for friends and family will be held Friday, March 22, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home located at 410...
Pearl Gamble
A Celebration of Life for Pearl Jean Richens Gamble, age 75, of Ballard, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Burial will be in the Altamont Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
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Water Line Material Survey For Roosevelt City Residents
Roosevelt City is getting ready for a project to check on the safety of the City’s drinking water. Starting October...
Yellow Lake Fire Sees Growth Around Perimeter
Highway 35 remains closed as of Wednesday evening as fire activity from the Yellow Lake Fire continues near the...
Local Teacher Named Educator of Excellence By Utah Dance Organization
Schools offering dance programs are few and far between making a recent recognition of a Uintah School District...
Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project Update
Where are crews at with the Roosevelt City Secondary Water Phase III Project? Roosevelt City shared on Wednesday that...
DWR: Hunters Stop At Check Station To Test Deer For Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunters are again being asked to bring their harvested deer to various stations across the state so biologists with...
Man Arrested After Hitting Ex Over Head With Beer Bottle
A Uintah County man was arrested last week after a domestic disturbance involving his ex-wife. According to the...
Submerged Vehicle Of Missing Man Recovered From Starvation Reservoir
A vehicle recovery operation at Starvation Reservoir this week was the break needed in the case of a missing Salt Lake...
Uintah Basin Facilities Are Target Of Ovintiv Clean Air Act Violations
The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency announced on Monday a more than $16 million dollar...
Evacuations On West Fork Of Duchesne Drainage Due To Yellow Lake Fire
Search and rescue crews worked to evacuate the West Fork of the Duchesne drainage on Tuesday evening due to the danger...
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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