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Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business...
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Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business...
At Home In Vernal
06:30 PM
Local News
Two Adults Missing On Yampa River Found In Search And Rescue Operation
It’s a positive ending to a search and rescue operation in western Colorado on Tuesday. According to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, an adult male and adult female put in on the Yampa River from Moffat County Road 19 on Saturday and the Sheriff’s Office was...
Never Touch Or Take Home Baby Deer Or Elk
This is the time of year the odds increase you could come across a deer fawn or an elk calf while out hiking or camping but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a clear safety message on behalf of the baby animals. Do not touch, try to feed, or take a baby...
Obituaries
Anthony Donnadio, Jr.
A Memorial Open House, for Anthony Donnadio, Jr., age 58 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Aimee Jolynd Wilkerson
A memorial service for Amy Wilkerson, age 22, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held at the Roosevelt Memorial Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Family, friends, & guests are invited for the service and for a luncheon at the Wilkerson’s family home...
Marlene Tapoof
Funeral services for Marlene Tapoof, age 64, of Whiterocks, will be held on Friday, May 15th at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Thursday at the same location. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial...
Marcel Bourque
Funeral services for Marcel Keith Bourque, age 35, of Roosevelt, the husband of Raydel Beath Bourque,will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church. There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on...
Kaleb James Spaulding
Funeral services for Kaleb James Spaulding, age 46, of Vernal, husband of Tamara Batty Spaulding will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00PM at the Ashley 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (235 East 600 South). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from...
Search News
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
More Local News
US-191 Indian Canyon Construction Update
After several difficult weeks of travel over Indian Canyon, the main work in one of the projects causing significant...
Two Adults Missing On Yampa River Found In Search And Rescue Operation
It’s a positive ending to a search and rescue operation in western Colorado on Tuesday. According to the Moffat County...
Never Touch Or Take Home Baby Deer Or Elk
This is the time of year the odds increase you could come across a deer fawn or an elk calf while out hiking or...
BLM Authorizes Rights-Of-Way For 27 County Roads In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized rights-of-way for 27 county roads in Uintah County....
BLM Authorizes Installation Of Little Desert Livestock Tank
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized installation of the Little Desert Livestock Tank in...
Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient...
Uintah County Mother Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
A Uintah County mother is facing a charge of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Child Abuse after an allaged event at the...
Intoxicated 20-Year-Old Breaks Into Vernal Home And Assaults Resident
A 20-year-old man is behind bars and facing charges after allegedly breaking into a Vernal residence and assaulting a...
Whiterocks Bear Dance Enjoyed Again After Four Years
A special celebration returned this year as part of a sacred time of celebration for the Ute Tribe. After a break of a...
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.