If you see smoke in the Stewart Lake area near Jensen there’s most likely no need to panic. The Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, with help from the Uintah Fire Suppression District, is planning to assist the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in a...
The Uinta Basin Railway is closer than ever to becoming a reality. In fact, when asked what stage the project is at from Day 1 of the feasibility study to project completion, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition Executive Director Keith Heaton answered that the...
A viewing for Joseph Lee Wood, age 62, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing, he will be cremated.
Graveside services for Tyler D. Young, age 59, of Salt Lake City, will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tridell Cemetery under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Funeral services for Norman Ray Powell, age 62, of Roosevelt and Vernal, will be held Thursday April 27, 2023 at 11:00am. Visitation for family and friends will be held 9:00am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in Vernal Memorial Park.
A group of very talented students had their hard work pay off over the weekend as Union High was crowned the 2023 3A State Drama Champions. “I feel these students earned a state championship by working hard and listening to their coaches,” shares Coach Mindy Palmer....
There will soon be more opportunities to play the latest competitive craze. The addition of pickleball courts at Independence Park in Vernal was approved one year ago during a Uintah Recreation Special Service District Board meeting and work is finally underway on the...
Young local bull riders competed well over the weekend in Duchesne at the Jr. World Finals Underground Bull Riding competition with several advancing to regionals. After the weekend’s dust settled, the Rocky Mountain Region standings were updated with the following...
It’s time for spring burning! The Duchesne County spring burn window opened April 15th and runs through May 30th. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch at 435-789-4222 or 435-738-2424. It’s very important to get educated about the rules for spring...
Around $3.4 million dollars have been allocated for habitat restoration projects through the DWR Habitat Council. “We are very appreciative of the hunters and anglers who are the backbone of wildlife conservation,” shares DWR Habitat Conservation Coordinator Daniel...