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Uintah And Duchesne Counties Among Those Named As Natural Disaster Areas
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that 13 counties in Utah have been designated as Natural Disaster Areas due to the drought and Uintah County and Duchesne County are among that group. This means that the USDA Farm Service Agency is allowed to...
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Uintah And Duchesne Counties Among Those Named As Natural Disaster Areas
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that 13 counties in Utah have been designated as Natural Disaster Areas due to the drought and Uintah County and Duchesne County are among that group. This means that the USDA Farm Service Agency is allowed to...
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Man Charged For DUI And Reckless Driving Around Bleachers At UHS Stadium
A man has been charged with felony DUI and reckless driving for events that include allegedly driving around the bleachers of the Uintah High School football field on May 1st, nearly hitting people, and hitting a fence before driving away. According to the Affidavit...
Two Bears Visit Fort Duchesne During The Weekend’s Fort Duchesne Bear Dance
Fort Duchesne had some very special visitors during the Fort Duchesne Bear Dance celebration over the weekend. Ute Tribe Emergency Management announced on Sunday that two bears were reported in the Fort Duchesne area and all were asked to be aware, use caution, and...
Obituaries
David Ray Rasmussen
A celebration of life for David Rasmussen, age 91 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, March 7th at 2:00pm at the Uintah Conference Center Paradise Room (313 East 200 South) with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of the Phillips...
Dale Max Dahms
Graveside services for Dale Max Dahms, age 89 of Vernal, the husband of the late Lois Dahms, will be held Friday, March 6th at 2:00pm at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11 and The Patriot Riders of Utah. Visitation for...
Robert Bruce “Bob” Scott
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Scott. will be held Friday March 6, 2026, at 11:00am at the Vernal 7th Ward Chapel (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and...
Thelma Shields
Funeral services for Thelma Dawn Lamb Shields, age 85, of Bridgeland, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Bridgeland Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:30 - 11:45 AM.Burial...
Sandra Workman
Funeral services for Sandra Lee Workman, age 85, of Vernal, will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Ballard Chapel. There will be a viewing from 11-11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Bluebell Cemetery. Services under the direction of...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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Time For Local Community Cleaning
Vibes of spring cleaning are in the air and community members are invited to do their part to put some sparkle and...
Duchesne County Commission Sends Message To Congress On Permitting Reform
The Duchesne County Commission is sending a message to Congress on the need for permitting reform as they announce...
Arrest Made After Property Stolen In Duchesne County
An arrest was made on Sunday after officers received a report of stolen property in Duchesne County. According to the...
UDNR Water Report
The Utah Department of Natural Resources has provided an update on water and the lack of it in the state. The April...
Scotts Bottom Wildfire Caused By Escaped Cook Fire
The cause has been revealed of a wildfire reported last month in which a large amount of livestock were threatened and...
Be ‘Bear Aware’ As Drought Conditions Lead To More Bear Encounters
Black bears are coming out of hibernation and the Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding all to be ‘Bear Aware’...
Repeat DUI Offender Receives Delayed Arrest In Uintah County
A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested...
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative Selects New President and CEO
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative has announced a change of leadership. Jeff Peterson has accepted...
Local Business Named Utah SBA Rural Business Of The Year
A local business has received a state honor. Cedar Bear Naturales has been named Utah’s 2026 Rural Small Business of...
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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