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Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Clarified
The public hearing on Tuesday revisiting the Uintah County Executive Officers compensation was to fix an oversight, not to make any changes to executive officers salary and base pay. Under Utah code, a public hearing is held anytime there’s a potential of any kind of...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Clarified
The public hearing on Tuesday revisiting the Uintah County Executive Officers compensation was to fix an oversight, not to make any changes to executive officers salary and base pay. Under Utah code, a public hearing is held anytime there’s a potential of any kind of...
Green River Rocks
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Potential For Widespread Freeze
National Weather Service is spreading the word of a potential widespread freeze with the shift from record high temperatures back to cooler weather. Valley rain and snow in the mountains is anticipated today. Check travel conditions as the region will have heavy snow...
Meet The Candidate: Richard Powell For Uintah County Commission Seat A
Richard Powell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate series. Powell is a Republican candidate running for Uintah County Commission Seat A as a convention only candidate. Also running for Uintah County...
Obituaries
David Hicken
Funeral services for David Gerald Hicken, age 72, of Ballard, husband of Arlinda Karren Hicken, will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00...
Christine Y Smith
Funeral Services for Christine Y Smith, age 75, the wife of George A Smith Jr., will be conducted Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary with a Viewing 9:30-11 AM prior to services.Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery. Services under...
McKinley Kendrick
Funeral services for McKinley Kendrick, age 8, daughter of Scott Kendrick & Heather Benson of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 AM. Following services she will be...
Perry V Johnson
Funeral services for Perry Venil Johnson, age 79 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 m at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 W 1000 N, Vernal, UT.There will be a viewing Thursday 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal mortuary and Saturday 9:45am prior to...
Dolly “Rosie” Cuch
Funeral services for Dolly "Rosie" Cuch, age 73 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the community building.Burial will be in the John Harmes...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Duchesne County Data Center Public Hearing Taking Place Tomorrow
A public hearing is happening tomorrow concerning a proposed data center in Duchesne County. The Duchesne County...
Potential For Widespread Freeze
National Weather Service is spreading the word of a potential widespread freeze with the shift from record high...
Meet The Candidate: Richard Powell For Uintah County Commission Seat A
Richard Powell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate...
Roosevelt City Reminder For Golfers
Roosevelt City has a few reminders for those excited to get on the golf course. The golf course has opened early but...
Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Clarified
The public hearing on Tuesday revisiting the Uintah County Executive Officers compensation was to fix an oversight,...
Utah Energy United Awards Industry Leaders: Williams
The Utah Energy United initiative recognizes excellence in the energy industry and has announced the winners of the...
Ballard Water & Sewer Improvement District Announces Rate Increase
Ballard Water and Sewer Improvement District has announced a rate increase and declared water conservation to be a...
BLM Authorizes Oil Well Development
The Bureau of Land Management has authorized a new oil well development in northeastern Utah. The BLM Vernal Field...
USU Uintah Basin Student Named 2026 Goldwater Scholar
A USU Uintah Basin student has been named the first USU statewide campus Goldwater Scholar. The awards were announced...
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.
