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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
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Great Places To Go Fishing Over Memorial Day Weekend And Free Fishing Day
Memorial Day weekend and Free Fishing Day are just around the corner, and if you are itching to get outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, the Division of Wildlife Resources recommends several great Utah fishing destinations that are worth checking out this time of year....
Roosevelt City Mayor And Councilman Teach Local 5th Graders
5th grade students in Roosevelt City have received a hands-on learning experience about the operations of city government thanks to Roosevelt City Mayor Olsen and Councilman Busenbark. The pair recently visited all the 5th grade students at Kings Peak Elementary...
Obituaries
Merlene (McNeill) Hall
Funeral services for Merlene M. Hall will be held Saturday, May 11th at 10AM at the Vernal LDS Stake Center (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6PM-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home, and Saturday from 8:30am -...
Roxanne Star Manning
Funeral services for Roxanne Star Manning, age 35,will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ouray-Tabbee Cemetery. Services...
Jerryline Tapoof
Funeral services for Jerryline Tapoof, age 47, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake on Tuesday after 3:00 p.m. at her father Jerry Tapoof’s home in Whiterocks.Burial will be in the Roosevelt...
Travis Morgan Charging
Funeral services for Travis Charging, age 37 formerly of Randlett, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m at the Randlett Community Building. A wake will be held at the same location on Tuesday after 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery....
Betty Jo Kiever Manning
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Whiterocks Community Building. Burial in the John...
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Book Cliffs Project To Improve Wildlife Habitat
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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.
