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Grizzly Ridge Fire Burning In Ashley National Forest
The Grizzly Ridge Fire is burning in the Vernal Ranger District located northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The Ashley National Forest announcement shared on Monday evening that the fire was identified on July 13 at approximately 12:30pm. At that time it was estimated at...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Grizzly Ridge Fire Burning In Ashley National Forest
The Grizzly Ridge Fire is burning in the Vernal Ranger District located northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The Ashley National Forest announcement shared on Monday evening that the fire was identified on July 13 at approximately 12:30pm. At that time it was estimated at...
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Utah Delegation Welcomes Trump’s Monument Proclamation
Utah’s Governor, its Senators, and Representatives have responded to President Trump’s action to modify boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. The overwhelming feeling is that this decision is a return to the Antiquities Act as...
Public Comment On Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan Closing Next Week
There is just one week left to submit public comment to the Bureau of Land Management on the Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan. The project description in the BLM National NEPA Register states, “The BLM is designating routes in the Dinosaur North area of the...
Obituaries
Carol Felter
Funeral services for Carol Felter, age 89, formerly of Vernal, will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at 11 am at the Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing that morning at the mortuary from 10-10:45 am. prior to the services at the mortuary.Burial...
Max Giles
Funeral services for Thomas Max Giles, age 89 of Hanna, the husband of Carole DeFay Giles, will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00 at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. prior to...
Keanna Serawop
Funeral services for Keanna Serawop, age 31 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Randlett Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. at her mother, Constance’s, home. Following the funeral service,...
Richard Paul Ingram
Funeral Service for Richard Ingram will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00am at Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11.Services under the direction of the...
Ema Rose Ely
Ema Rose Ely, age 16, of Roosevelt, died on June 30, 2026, at her home. Funeral services for Ema Rose Ely, age 16, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There...
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PL Gulch Fire Southwest Of Meeker
Wildfires are not only plaguing Utah. Colorado is also being hit. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has shared...
Utah Delegation Welcomes Trump’s Monument Proclamation
Utah’s Governor, its Senators, and Representatives have responded to President Trump’s action to modify boundaries of...
Public Comment On Dinosaur North Travel Management Plan Closing Next Week
There is just one week left to submit public comment to the Bureau of Land Management on the Dinosaur North Travel...
Uintah Theatre Announces Upcoming Season
Vague clues and a long list of guesses preceded a big announcement from Uintah High Theatre on Monday. What broadway...
Utah DHHS On Cyclosporiasis In Utah
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has issued information on the bacterial infection, Cyclospora, making...
Grizzly Ridge Fire Burning In Ashley National Forest
The Grizzly Ridge Fire is burning in the Vernal Ranger District located northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The Ashley...
Buck Basin Fire Burning Northwest Of Currant Creek Reservoir
Smoke has been visible from Highway 40 on the Buck Basin Fire located about 4 miles northwest of Currant Creek...
Senator John Curtis Urges Passage Of ‘Fix Our Forests’ Bill
Senator John Curtis has continued advocating for the modernizing of forest management to reduce catastrophic wildfire...
Local Farmers Markets Kick Off
Local Farmers Markets have officially kicked off. The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm at...
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
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.
