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Ute Tribal Members Awarded At Native Excellence Gala
The Ute Indian Tribe was very well represented at this year’s annual University of Utah Native Excellence Gala held in the Natural History Museum of Utah last month. The Native Ascent Scholars Housing Scholarship recipients were Ute Tribe members Devinity Tauaalo,...
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Ute Tribal Members Awarded At Native Excellence Gala
The Ute Indian Tribe was very well represented at this year’s annual University of Utah Native Excellence Gala held in the Natural History Museum of Utah last month. The Native Ascent Scholars Housing Scholarship recipients were Ute Tribe members Devinity Tauaalo,...
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Oil Wells Approved; Big Brush Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration Authorized
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved the Antelope 2 Pad Kudu Oil Wells, authorizing three Applications for Permit to applicant WEM Operating LLC to drill oil wells. The project location is on split estate lands approximately 8.7 miles...
Vernal Youth Baseball Cancels 2026 Fall Ball Season
The drought has prompted plenty of local change and one such change has been a real disappointment for local baseball families. Vernal Youth Baseball announced on Thursday the decision to cancel the 2026 Fall Ball season. “This was not an easy decision, but it is the...
Obituaries
Mark Ferguson
Graveside services for Mark Ferguson, age 68, formerly of Roosevelt, Utah, will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. There will be a viewing that morning from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Allen Secrest
There will be a viewing for Allen Secrest, age 67 of Roosevelt, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Monday, April 13, 2026. Immediately following the viewing there will be military honors presented. He will then be cremated. At 1:00 p.m.,...
Kathy Rasmussen
Funeral services for Kathy Rasmussen, age 68, of Randlett, wife of Dennis Rasmussen, will be held Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Strawberry Cemetery. Services under the...
Stephen LeRoy Urry
Funeral services for Stephen Urry, age 79, the husband of Kathy Urry, will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, at 1:00pm at Davis 1st Ward LDS Chapel (3990 South 1500 East).A visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00am - 12:45pm all at the church.Interment in...
Cody James Burrows
Funeral Services for Cody James Burrows, age 53 of Vernal, will be Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2 pm at the Vernal 9th Ward LDS Chapel (250 North 200 West).Viewings Friday 6-8 pm at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday 1-1:45 pm at the Church.Burial in the Vernal...
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One of the favorite parts of celebrating Independence Day is the flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th...
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Uintah County Election Canvass Happening Today
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Uintah Fire District Reminder
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BLM Vernal Field Office Authorizes More Oil Wells
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Operation Dry Water To Increase Patrols On The Water
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Cruz Robb Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo
A young cowboy from the Uintah Basin is already climbing the ladder to success within the national rodeo scene. Cruz...
Roosevelt City Fireworks Restrictions
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Naples City Fireworks Restrictions
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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.
