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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Local News
Wyoming Man Charged With Rape In Uintah County
A Wyoming man is facing a very serious charge in Uintah County for an act that allegedly occurred in Uintah County in March. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 21-year-old Owen David Leseberg of Pinedale, Wyoming, allegedly picked up a 16-year-old female from...
Fraud Prevention For Older Americans
U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak for the District of Utah is visiting senior centers across the state, including the Uintah Basin, to discuss elder fraud and how to avoid falling victim to scammers. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and June 15, 2026, is World Elder...
Obituaries
Lois Dudley
Funeral services for Lois Joann Christensen Dudley, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Park Chapel. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Neola Cemetery. Services under the direction...
Jesse Raymond York
Funeral services for Jesse Raymond York, age 95 of Vernal, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m at the Glines Stake Center, 78 Aggie Blvd. A viewing will be held for family and friends preceding the funeral from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in...
Cynthia Annie May Maguire
Funeral services for Cynthia Maguire, age 63 of Vernal, the wife of Joe Maguire, will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM and Wednesday...
Edward Allie Stewart
Funeral services for Edward Stewart, age 90, of Vernal, will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Maeser 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (3040 North 1500 West). A viewing for family and friends will be held Sunday evening from 7-9PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Kevin Kay Manwaring
Funeral services for Kevin Kay Manwaring, age 69, of Vernal, will be held Saturday 12Noon at the Glines 5th Ward LDS Chapel (150 South Aggie Blvd). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home...
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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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Uintah School District Urging Families To Be Aware Of Measles Symptoms
With Utah and surrounding states seeing an increase in cases of measles, the Uintah School District has a message...
10,000 Holiday Visitors Enjoy Annual Holly Days Festival In Vernal
It is estimated that around 10,000 locals and holiday visitors joined in the annual Holly Days celebration in Downtown...
Daggett County Commission Reports On Another Remarkable Year
2025 was another remarkable year in Daggett County and the Daggett County Commission shared a report in this month’s...
Uintah County Drug Court Hosts ‘Friendsgiving’
The Uintah County Drug Court program recently hosted a successful ‘Friendsgiving’ event that welcomed participants,...
Burbot Bash 2026 Registration Open
It’s time to catch the ugliest fish in the west. Over $30,000 dollars in cash and prizes are up for grabs at the...
Magical Night At Trees For Charity Auction Gala
Giving hearts and generous bidding made for a magical evening at the 2025 Trees For Charity Auction Gala at the Uintah...
Local Man With History Of Assault Facing New Charges
A local man with a history of assault is facing new charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Carson...
Public Invited To Meeting With Speaker Schulz On Redistricting Map
Speaker Schulz of the Utah House of Representatives will be traveling to Vernal one week from today to address Uintah...
Uintah County Shares 2026 Election Notice
If you’re thinking of running for office in 2026, now is the time to prepare for the candidacy filing dates which open...
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
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Local Sports
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