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Biological Non-Custodial Mother Of Child In Kidnapping Attempt Arrested
The biological but non-custodial mother of a Vernal child that was the target of a kidnapping attempt last spring has been arrested. 31-year-old Lindsey Colleen Morrell was taken into custody on September 10th on charges that resemble those of the group members...
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Biological Non-Custodial Mother Of Child In Kidnapping Attempt Arrested
The biological but non-custodial mother of a Vernal child that was the target of a kidnapping attempt last spring has been arrested. 31-year-old Lindsey Colleen Morrell was taken into custody on September 10th on charges that resemble those of the group members...
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Passenger In Traffic Stop Arrested On Warrant And Drug Charges
A passenger in a vehicle pulled over in Uintah County for a traffic stop was arrested on a warrant and drug charges this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the traffic stop happened on Highway 40 on October 23rd in Ballard. One of the passengers...
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest For Methamphetamine
A traffic stop in Uintah County on October 20th ended in arrest after a K9 officer gave a positive indication of the presence of illegal narcotics, particularly on the passenger side of the vehicle. The passenger, 42-year-old Scott Allen Able, denied having any...
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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Wolves Supplying Colorado Will No Longer Come From Washington Tribes
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Ashley Valley Water Clarifies Water Issues In Letter To Customers
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District shared a letter last week with its customers aiming to answer...
Inmate Found With Cell Phone In Duchesne County Jail
Two inmates in the Duchesne County Jail are facing additional charges after a cell phone was found in their...
Motorcycle Chase Ends In Arrest
A motorcycle caught speeding on Highway 40 led officers on a high speed chase on August 1st in Duchesne County....
Referendum Effort Gathers Double Signatures Needed
The signature gathering effort to repeal a 0.3% Sales and Use Tax increase in Uintah County and have the matter placed...
Fire Officials Holding Utah Resources Due To Increased Risk Of Wildfires
An increase in lightning activity during continued hot and dry conditions have fire officials worried and scrambling...
Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association 112th Anniversary Reunion Coming Up
A celebration of Rio Blanco County’s cultural heritage is coming up on August 10th at the fairgrounds in Meeker. The...
More Arrests Connected To Theft In Duchesne County
More arrests have been made in connection with multiple theft cases in Duchesne County. 32-year-old Gattlyn Macaulay...
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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