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Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge
The latest in the back and forth of Utah’s congressional map is a hit to the state Legislature. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson issued a ruling on Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs that took lawmakers to court over the congressional map that they say split...
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Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge
The latest in the back and forth of Utah’s congressional map is a hit to the state Legislature. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson issued a ruling on Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs that took lawmakers to court over the congressional map that they say split...
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Utah DNR Reminds Shed Hunters To Complete Mandatory Ethics Course
The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement has an important reminder for shed hunters in the Uintah Basin. The shed hunting season is open but remember: all need to complete the free, mandatory Antler Gathering Ethics Course. “During winter, big game animals, especially...
USU Uintah Basin Researchers Present At Meteorological Event In Texas
USU Uintah Basin researchers are everywhere it seems, most recently presenting in Houston, Texas. “Undergrad student researcher Michael Davies and Dr. John Lawson from the Bingham Research Center took the stage at the 2026 American Meteorological Society Annual...
Obituaries
Wallace Lee
Funeral services Wallace Vincent Lee, age 45 of Midvale, will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake at the community building on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m.Burial will be in the Randlett...
Richard Dean Brenton
Funeral Mass for Richard Dean Brenton age 83 of Rangely, Colorado, husband of Liz Brenton, will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church (109 S Stanolind Ave). Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday from 12:30pm ~ 1:30pm,...
Joey Matthew McClelland
Memorial services for Joey Matthew McClelland, age 61 of Vernal, husband of Michelle McClelland, will be held Friday March 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in...
Ila C. Perry
Funeral services for Ila C Perry, age 81 of Vernal, wife of the late Evan Doyle, will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00am ~ 10:45am all at the funeral home....
Allen Myore
Funeral services for Allen Myore, age 40, of Randlett, will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Randlett Community Building. A wake will be held after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery under the direction of the...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Uintah Theatre Announces Exciting Lineup Of This Season’s Productions
The Uintah High School Theatre program takes their pursuit of excellence seriously and this school year will be no...
Roosevelt Man Pulled Over With Fentanyl And Unbuckled Child In Vehicle
A Roosevelt man was found with Fentanyl during a recent traffic stop in which he also had a young child with him....
Progress Made On Wildfires In The Region
Progress has been made on wildfires in the region. The Beulah Fire in the High Uintas enjoyed recent rainfall around...
West Nile Virus Update
As of the latest report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the first positive human case of West...
Uintah County Encourages Public To Beware Of Scam Letters
Scams can take just about any form, including the good ol’ fashioned letter in the mail. Uintah County announced last...
Discoveries At Dinosaur National Monument Highlighted
Discoveries continue in the world of paleontology at Dinosaur National Monument. A fascinating discovery by...
Reminders For Every Driver On Back To School Bus Safety
The Duchesne County Fire Department safety messages take on many forms. This week’s message focuses on protecting kids...
Duchesne County Man Facing Child Sex Charges
The bail/bond hearing is scheduled for today in 8th District Court for a Duchesne County man facing child sex charges....
Man On Probation Arrested For Felony DUI After Fleeing From Police
A man with statewide warrants stopped then took off when pulled over by officers in Myton on August 11th. According to...
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.
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Local Sports
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