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Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition – New Name Of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition
The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition is welcoming a new county and with it a new official name for the organization. Sanpete County joins Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, San Juan, Sevier, and Uintah counties as members of the newly named Rural Utah...
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Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition – New Name Of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition
The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition is welcoming a new county and with it a new official name for the organization. Sanpete County joins Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, San Juan, Sevier, and Uintah counties as members of the newly named Rural Utah...
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Uintah School Board Member Recognized
A local leader in education has received a statewide honor. Uintah School District shared last week that Uintah School Board member Robin McClellan has been recognized by the Utah School Employees Association(USEA) with its Honorary Award. “The award recognizes...
19-Year-Old Driver From Fatal 2024 Crash Charged
A 19-year-old Vernal man has been charged in a 2024 crash that killed a motorcyclist who was just minutes from home after a cross county journey. Court documents show that on May 1st, 19-year-old Wrexten Herbert Sharp was charged with 2nd Degree Felony Automobile...
Obituaries
William “Little Ben” Clark
Funeral services for William Ben Clark, age 67 of Vernal, will be held at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:00AM. A visitation will be held from 9:45-10:45AM at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Maeser Fairview...
Lane J. Jackson
Funeral services for Lane Jackson, age 79 of Vernal, beloved husband of Joyce Jackson, will be held Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Davis Stake Center 4080 South 2500 East. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at...
Vadrus Joyce (Bodily) Wall Roberts
Funeral services for Vadrus Joyce (Bodily) Wall Roberts, age 90 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday from 10:00am ~ 11:45am all at...
Mackenzie Alisa Cordova
Memorial services for Mackenzie Alisa Cordova, age 36 of Vernal, will be held Saturday February 24, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Uintah Conference Center Paradise Room. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Sylvia Martinez-Lind
Funeral Mass for Sylvia Martinez-Lind, age 80 of Vernal, will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at 12 noon at the St. James Catholic Church. A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A Rosary...
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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Brush Creek Road Reopens After Culvert Washout
Lower Brush Creek Road has reopened after being washed out in one area due to last weekend’s heavy rains. The Uintah...
What’s That In The Sky? Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Gives The Answer
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Meet The Candidate: Don Busenbark For Roosevelt City Mayor
Two candidates are in the race for Roosevelt City Mayor. Don Busenbark has lived in Roosevelt for 35 years and has...
Meet The Candidate: Tommy Kent Olsen For Roosevelt City Mayor
You’ll find two candidates on your ballot running for Roosevelt City Mayor. Tommy Kent Olsen has lived in the...
Duchesne City Provides Clarification On Animal Control Services
Duchesne City wanted to clarify to the public what to expect from animal control services in the City. “If you ever...
AVWSID/Central Canal Lawsuit Follow Up
Voting Rights And Prices At Heart of Failed Negotiations Between Ashley Valley Water And Central Irrigation...
‘Water Talks’ Scheduled To Explore State Water Plan
The state water plan is being updated and the Division of Water Resources is gathering input from citizens like you....
Brush Creek Road Update
Repairs to Brush Creek Road are well underway. Uintah County announced early this week that the heavy rains and flow...
Donations Still Needed For Annual Coat & Hoodie Drive
Donations are still needed for the Rotary Club’s annual Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive. “Vernal Rotary Clubs...
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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