Utah politicians are exploring jumping into the 2024 election circuit in pursuit of different offices, including the race for Utah’s Congressional District 3 which includes northeastern Utah. Representative John Curtis is the current representative in District 3 but...
Month: December 2023
‘Small Town Comeback’ Documentary To Showcase Revitalization Of Vernal
A new documentary series will soon share the story of the revitalization of the Vernal downtown area. ‘Small Town Comeback’ made its debut on social media this month and states that the first episode will be released on December 27th with further episodes to follow...
Federal Judge Denies CO Cattle Industry Request To Delay Wolf Reintroduction
The Colorado Cattlemen's Association’s effort to delay the reintroduction of wolves into the state has been denied. While the lawsuit is ongoing, a federal judge ruled that the state can move forward with the transporting of around 10 wolves from the state of Oregon...
Uintah School District Among Targets Of Bomb Hoax Email
Uintah School District was among school districts in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming on Friday that received a generic hoax email claiming there were explosives inside each of the District’s schools. No specific school or district was named in the email and all the districts...
Sheila Jane Belcher
Funeral services for Sheila Belcher, age 77, the wife of Curg Belcher, will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Vernal LDS Stake Center (850 West 100 North). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips...
Mary C. Karren
Graveside services for Mary C. Karren, age 86 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. The family will meet with Friends and relatives Saturday from 10:30-12:30 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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...
Central Cove Polar Express Night Promotes Literacy And The Magic Of Christmas
“All aboard! All aboard!” The magic of Christmas and the magic of a good book were in full force on Thursday evening at the Central Cove Preschool Polar Express night. The students and their families arrived in PJs and embarked on a special journey that included hot...
Plans Underway For Over 40 New Wells On Myton Bench
Growth continues in the oil and gas industry. One such example of this was reported during a Duchesne County Commission meeting this month. Duchesne County Public Works Director Mike Casper shared with the Duchesne County Commissioners that he had met with XCL...










