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Arrests Made In Rangley ‘Boys On Bikes’ Child Abuse Case
Public outcry demanded police do something when a video began circulating on Tik Tok in August showing two Colorado boys visibly upset and saying their stepdad gags and hogties them. Rangely Police Department confirmed that on August 12th they received a 911 report...
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Arrests Made In Rangley ‘Boys On Bikes’ Child Abuse Case
Public outcry demanded police do something when a video began circulating on Tik Tok in August showing two Colorado boys visibly upset and saying their stepdad gags and hogties them. Rangely Police Department confirmed that on August 12th they received a 911 report...
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Daggett County Experiences Magnitude 2.8 Earthquake On Sunday
Earthquakes are happening all the time and while one recorded in Northeastern Utah over the weekend was still just a Micro Earthquake, it is among the largest recorded this month in Utah. According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, the Magnitude 2.8...
Fatal Rollover Crash
On Saturday, December 14th, at 2:16pm, Utah Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 6 at Mile Marker 184. According to UHP, a black Kia Soul was traveling East during winter conditions. The driver of the Kia Soul lost control of the vehicle, spinning into...
Obituaries
Larry Jedd Knight
Funeral Services for Larry Jedd Knight, age 90. of Vernal, will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd.) A viewing will be held Thursday evening frim 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Friday...
Bettina Julianna Wissiup
Funeral services for Bettina Julianna Wissiup, age 60, of Myton,will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. She will be taken to the community building on Monday, at 4:00 p.m., for a Wake. Burial will be in the...
Judy Lee Abplanalp
Graveside services for Judy Smith Abplanalp, ate 73, the wife of Stephen Abplanalp of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery. Viewings will be held Monday from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Mortuary, and Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 am at...
Kenneth “Heavy” Sursa
Funeral services for Kenneth “Heavy” Sursa, age 68, of Bluebell, husband of Patsy McKowen Sursa, will be held on Monday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Events Center. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening at the Roosevelt Christian Assembly Church from...
Carmen Murray
Funeral services for Carmen Roy Murray, age 61, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
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Additional Woman Charged In Case Of Kidnapping Attempt In Uintah County
The court documents are sealed in the case of a Utah County woman who had charges filed in 8th District Court last...
New Record And Scholarship Offer For Union Cross Country 5K Winner
Years of dedication and hard work are paying off for a pair of Union High distance runners. The Union Cross Country...
Uintah 100 Year Celebration To Take Place During Homecoming Next Month
Uintah High School is officially 100 years old and the community is invited to join in celebrating during Homecoming...
Governor Issues Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency Due To Flooding
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah...
1 Dead, 1 Missing In Flaming Gorge Reservoir Paddle Board Drowning Incident
One woman has died and another is missing at Flaming Gorge Reservoir following a paddle boarding incident that took...
Utah Office Of Energy Development Announces Funding Award For Uinta Basin
The Utah Office of Energy Development announced on Thursday a funding award to improve air quality in the Uinta Basin....
Final Speirs Fire Update; Greens Draw Road Remains Closed
After nearly 6 weeks, the Speirs Fire in Daggett County is now categorized as 100 percent contained. The Forest...
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....
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
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