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Inmate Charged With Rape From 2022 Events; Sex Trafficking Investigation Underway
An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail has been charged with Rape and is under investigation for Sex Trafficking of a minor for events that allegedly occurred in Duchesne County in 2022 through 2023. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 33-year-old Christopher...
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Inmate Charged With Rape From 2022 Events; Sex Trafficking Investigation Underway
An inmate in the Duchesne County Jail has been charged with Rape and is under investigation for Sex Trafficking of a minor for events that allegedly occurred in Duchesne County in 2022 through 2023. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 33-year-old Christopher...
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Local News
USU Looking For Uintah County Participants In Study Examining Homelessness
A USU researcher is seeking Uintah County residents interested in participating in a research study. The announcement shares that the purpose of the research is to “survey the attitudes of community members towards homelessness and the homeless services in Cache,...
Local Schools Set Example Of Service This Holiday Season
Local schools do a good job of providing service opportunities throughout the school year and the Christmas season is no exception. Uintah School District shares that Naples Elementary recently set a service goal to collect 1,000 hats and gloves to help keep kids...
Obituaries
Mark Deardorff
Funeral services for Mark Deardorff, age 66 of Lapoint, the husband of Dusty Deardorff, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Western Park Arena, 302 E 200 S, Vernal, UT 84078. There will be a viewing there from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will...
Lawella Jane (Evans) Nielson
Funeral services for Lawella Jane Nielson. age 85 of Vernal, will be held Saturday February 3, 2024 at 12Noon at the Ashley 2nd Ward Chapel (3040 North Vernal Avenue). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday February 2, at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Smokey Rasmussen
Graveside services for Smokey Rasmussen, age 76 of Jensen, the husband of Rose Jackson Rasmussen, will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11 am at the Vernal Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary prior to...
Scott Harden Nelson
Funeral services for Scott Harden Nelson, age 60 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6PM ~ 8PM and Saturday from 10:45am ~ 11:45am all at...
Von Whiting
Funeral Services for Von Whiting, age 85 of Vernal, will be conducted Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11 am at the Davis 4th Ward Chapel (1500 E 3990 S). Viewings will be held Thursday, January 25th from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Mortuary and Friday from 9:45-10:45 prior to...
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Vernal Downtown Project Awarded Competitive Grant
A downtown Vernal project has been selected as one of only a few winners of a highly competitive grant. “The downtown...
Uintah County Republican Party Hosting Commissioner Debate
If you’re looking for a chance to hear directly from the Uintah County Commission candidates, look no further. The...
Rangely District Hospital: September Is Suicide Prevention And Awareness Month
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Emergency Area Closure For Public Lands In Rio Blanco County Due To Fire
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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...
What Sets PrimeTime 4 Kids Apart?
The 50th anniversary party to celebrate PrimeTime 4 Kids is coming up and while well known, there are still community...
Via Ferrata Open House Held At Western Park
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Plan On Delays On Highway 40 In Northwestern CO As Crash Debris Cleared
The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a Travel Advisory for motorists traveling on Highway 40 in...
Rock Springs PD Warns Of Ongoing Scams Claiming A Warrant For Arrest
No area of the country is immune but unfortunately people continue to fall for the tactics of scammers. Rock Springs...
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.
