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Division of Water Rights Warns Of Very Low Ashley And Brush Creek Projections
The State of Utah DNR Division of Water Rights issued a letter on April 29th to our local water stakeholders, including the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District, Jensen Water Improvement District, Maeser Water and Sewer Improvement District, Uintah...
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Division of Water Rights Warns Of Very Low Ashley And Brush Creek Projections
The State of Utah DNR Division of Water Rights issued a letter on April 29th to our local water stakeholders, including the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District, Jensen Water Improvement District, Maeser Water and Sewer Improvement District, Uintah...
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Uintah Basin Schools Affected By Canvas Data Breach
Schools across the Uintah Basin that use Canvas as part of their web based learning joined countless more schools across the country in experiencing a data breach, including student information. Information on the data security event started rolling out late last...
Uintah High Theatre Wins In Two Categories At State Theatre Awards
Uintah High Theatre experienced some big wins over the weekend. The 16th Annual Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards were held at the Eccles Theatre in Salt Lake City. The students and support members of theatre programs across the state that were nominated in the...
Obituaries
Tami Ferguson
Funeral services for Tami Ferguseon, age 73 of Roosevelt, the wife of Dennis Ferguson, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on...
Leon Nielsen
Funeral services for Leon Nielsen, age 69 pf Rppsevelt, the husband of Lisa Nelson Nielsen, will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. A viewing will be held Monday from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary and again...
Mark Kettle
Funeral services for Mark Kettle, age 78, of Ballard, husband of Mary Thayer Kettle, will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and...
Saralyn M Rogers
Funeral services for Saralyn Rogers, age 79 of Vernal, the wife of Rick Rogers, will be held Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the Uintah Conference Center. A visitation and viewing will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home...
Elaine Corless
Funeral Services for Clara Elaine Corless, age 85 of Vernal, will be Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Maeser 7th Ward Chapel ( 2745 W 1000 N). Visitation and viewing for family and friends that morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the church. Interment...
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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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National Technical Honor Society Welcomes New Inductees
The UBTech Vernal campus welcomed a hard working group of local students and their families for a special ceremony on...
Public Comment Welcome On EPA Settlement With Wapiti Energy
The EPA announced on Monday that they are providing notice of an opportunity for the public to comment on a proposed...
Vernal City Exploring Water Rate Adjustments And Conservation Strategies
Water was an important topic during last week’s Vernal City Council meeting. “A major focus of the meeting was the...
First Physical Marker Of Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail To Be Installed
The first physical marker honoring the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is scheduled for installation this weekend at...
Deputy-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Rock Springs
An officer involved shooting is under investigation in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office...
Search Continues For Bodies In Double Homicide Investigation
The search continues for the bodies in a double homicide investigation out of Utah County and areas of Duchesne County...
Meet The Candidate: Annette McRae for Utah Senate District 20
Annette McRae recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates...
Meet The Candidate: Incumbent Ron Winterton For Utah Senate District 20
Ron Winterton recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates...
DWR: Ways To Celebrate Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day and the Division of Wildlife Resources has suggestions on ways all can celebrate. Among the...
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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