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Body Of Missing 67-Year-Old Male Recovered From Starvation Reservoir
The body of a missing 67-year-old male from Salt Lake County was recovered from Starvation Reservoir this week. The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement shares that “at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 18th, a report was made of a missing person regarding an adult...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Body Of Missing 67-Year-Old Male Recovered From Starvation Reservoir
The body of a missing 67-year-old male from Salt Lake County was recovered from Starvation Reservoir this week. The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement shares that “at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 18th, a report was made of a missing person regarding an adult...
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Local News
Taylor Flat Airstrip In Daggett County Reopens After Nearly 30 Year Closure
The Taylor Flat Airstrip in Daggett County has reopened after a nearly 30 year closure. The backcountry airstrip closed in 1997 after an initial request to refurbish it was denied by the BLM in 1995. In 2023, the RAF (Recreational Aviation Foundation) and Utah Back...
Vernal City Revised Water Rates Adopted
Vernal City announced this week that, after a thorough review of community feedback, Vernal City Council has officially adopted the updated water rate structure outlined in Ordinance 2026-14. “Under the adopted structure, water rates will include a meter-based monthly...
Obituaries
Jannea Charlene (Liebhardt) Maestas
Funeral services for Jannea Charlene Maestas, age 81, the wife of Joe Maestas, will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 12:00PM at the Vernal 4th Ward LDS Chapel (235 East 600 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the...
Kim Thacker
Funeral services Kim Thacker, age 69 of Altamont, the jusband of Sue Best Thacker, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-10:45...
Perry Getchell
Funeral services for Perry Getchell, age 70, the husband of Tamela Hoffman Getchell, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary where a viewing will be held on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. ...
Cody Rasmussen
Funeral services for Cody Rasmussen, age 47, of Roosevelt, the husband of Emily Rasmussen, and the son of Larry and Kitty Rasmussen, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center (1024 W Highway 40) in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing...
Angeline Evans
Funeral services for Angeline Lewis Evans, age 81, of Arcadia, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary...
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It’s hard to believe but it’s Back To School time! TriCounty Health Department
is hosting a Back To School Vaccine Clinic at the Uintah Middle School on Tuesday, August 18th from 5 to 6:30pm. Typically school vaccines are required for Kindergarten and 6th grade students.
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Prom Drive Partners With Night To Shine
A favorite annual event that provides a red carpet experience and prom for our special needs community members is just...
Make Ice Safety Top Priority While Ice Fishing
Ice fishing on Flaming Gorge is heating up and Wyoming State Parks and Wyoming Game and Fish has a message for...
Stolen Uintah County Skid Steer Tracked To Texas; Arrest Made
Having GPS trackers installed on equipment paid off big time for the owner of a trailer and skid steer that were...
Alcohol And Guns Don’t Mix
A traffic stop in the region provided an opportunity to remind the public that alcohol consumption and firearms never...
Rep. Christine Watkins Won’t Seek Reelection; Announces Candidacy For Local Office
Utah House District 67 representative Christine Watkins has announced that she will not seek reelection and will be...
Winning Uintah County Photo Featured In 2026 “My Utah” Calendar
A local photographer and his shot taken of sandhill crane on the Green River is featured on the cover of the 2026 “My...
Uintah County Via Ferrata Year In Review
With 2025 wrapping up, Uintah County has shared a snapshot of one of the offerings that was new to Uintah County this...
Winterfest In Roosevelt City Will Make For A Fun Kickoff To 2026
The slump after the holidays can be a real thing for many but Roosevelt City has an event aimed at battling those...
Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into...
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.
