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Uintah County Commission Approves Raise For Executive Officers
The Uintah County Commission approved a 3 percent raise for executive officers, effective January 1st, 2026. Human Resource Director Tonya Craven presented the agenda item during Tuesday’s Commission meeting, explaining that the original 15 percent raise requested is...
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Uintah County Commission Approves Raise For Executive Officers
The Uintah County Commission approved a 3 percent raise for executive officers, effective January 1st, 2026. Human Resource Director Tonya Craven presented the agenda item during Tuesday’s Commission meeting, explaining that the original 15 percent raise requested is...
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Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?
Could a dinosaur fossil recovered from the Morrison Formation in Dinosaur National Monument belong to the largest Stegosaur species ever discovered? The bones have gone unnoticed for decades but new excitement has erupted thanks to fresh eyes on the collection. Futura...
I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring
It’s been a year since the fatal Green River Tunnel accident and fire on I-80. While the major restoration on the westbound I-80 tunnel is complete, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced that more work will resume on the tunnel this spring. Multiple...
Obituaries
Ray Honwynewa
Graveside services for Ray John Honwynewa, Jr., age 52, of Hotevilla, Arizona, and Myton, Utah,will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton Cemetery. There will be a wake on Thursday after 4:00 p.m. at the Myton Community Building. Services...
Jason Chapoose
Funeral services for Jason Chapoose, age 37, of Roosevelt, will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 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 in the Ft. Duchesne...
Aaron J Shiozaki
Funeral services for Aaron Justice Shiozaki age 31, of Vernal, the son of Tom Shiozaki and Gerie (Rod) Galley, will be conducted Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 12 Noon in the Glines 5th Ward Chapel. A viewing will be Saturday at 11 AM at the Church prior to service....
Ted Dean Priest
Funeral services for Ted Dean Priest, age 84 of Roosevelt, Utah, husband of the late Marilyn Priest, will be held Saturday December 9, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Central Park Ward LDS Chapel (32 South State, Roosevelt). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from...
Ralph Scott McKINNON
Celebration of Life Visitation for Ralph Scott McKinnon, age 72, of Duchesne, husband of Ginger Seaver McKinnon, will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 - 12:45 at the Duchesne County Centennial Events Center. There will also be a visitation on Tuesday evening at...
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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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McCoy Flats Death Race Breaks Record; Winner Finishes 23 Rounds
The appropriately named McCoy Flats Death Race took place over the weekend and the winner set a new event record for...
Uintah County Sex Offender Arrested On New Charges Targeting 11-Year-Old
A Uintah County man currently on the Sex Offender Registry who was Guilty of Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse of a Minor...
New Details On Wild Trail Project Expansion Project In Daggett County
A natural gas expansion project in Daggett County has new details on what is in the works. Northwest Pipeline LLC has...
4th Annual Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Starts TODAY
If ever there was a weekend to get off the couch and have an adventure, this is it! The 4th annual Outlaw’s Lost...
For Health’s Sake: Visit And Volunteer At Local Farmers Markets
It’s time to visit the local farmers markets! TriCounty Health representative Daniel Jackson visited the Evans Family...
Summer Means Dark Sky Viewing And Glowing Scorpions At Steinaker State Park
Summer is a great time to get out for fun after dark at Steinaker State Park. Thursdays are for Dark Sky Viewing. July...
Repeat DUI Offender Charged In June DUI Rollover Accident
A repeat DUI offender has been charged with another DUI among other charges connected to a June car accident....
Uintah County Man Charged After Alleged Aggravated Assault
An early morning ER visit resulted in arrest after officers gathered multiple witness statements to the incident...
Vernal PD: 2025 Shows Rise In Impaired Driving Arrests
Vernal Police Department has an announcement and everyone needs to pay attention. “Since the beginning of the year,...
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.
