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Uintah County GOP Chairman On Proposition 4 Signature Shortfall
The statewide GOP-led effort to put Proposition 4 back on the ballot for Utah voters to decide its fate appears to have fallen short of the signatures necessary. The initiative met the needed signatures in nearly all of Utah’s counties, including in northeastern Utah....
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Uintah County GOP Chairman On Proposition 4 Signature Shortfall
The statewide GOP-led effort to put Proposition 4 back on the ballot for Utah voters to decide its fate appears to have fallen short of the signatures necessary. The initiative met the needed signatures in nearly all of Utah’s counties, including in northeastern Utah....
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Car Flees From Duchesne County Traffic Stop
A stop for an observed traffic violation on Highway 40 took a dangerous turn last week in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the vehicle initially pulled over and the officer noticed the driver’s eyes were glossy and speech was slurred. He...
Man With Warrants Arrested At Duchesne City Gas Station
A man with known warrants was arrested at a gas station in Duchesne City last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer on patrol observed the black SUV known to be owned by Christopher Prieto who was wanted on at least 2 statewide warrants for an...
Obituaries
Mark Dean Pope
A viewing for Mark Dean Pope, age 75 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held at Hullinger Mortuary on Monday, January 26, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the viewing. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Elizabeth Tapoof
Funeral services for Elizabeth Rose Tapoof, age 75 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Mortuary.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Julie Jensen
Funeral Services for Julie Jensen, age 64 of Vernal, will be held Friday January 23, 2026 at 11:00am at Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel, (1225 West 500 North). Visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley...
Andrew Olsen
Funeral services for Andrew Olsen, age 16 of Vernal, the son of Mike and Amy Olsen, will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am at the Ashley 1st Ward LDS Chapel, (3040 North Vernal Ave). Visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held Wednesday from...
Timothy “Scarecrow” Gunter Sr.
Funeral services for Timothy "Scarecrow" Wayne Gunter Sr, age 69 of Vernal, husband to Paula Gunter, will be held Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00am with a visitation for family and friends that morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home....
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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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Revola Dugway Fire Starts Wednesday In Duchesne County
Sadly, but not surprisingly, the wildfire season seems to be off to an early start. Utah Fire Info announced on...
TriCounty Health Announces Increase In Cases Of Measles
TriCounty Health Department confirmed on Tuesday an increase in local cases of measles. According to the announcement,...
Identity Released Of Victim In Fatal Accident North Of Dutch John
The identity of the victim in a tragic fatal accident north of Dutch John on Sunday has been reported by Wyoming...
Senator Winterton Legislative Review
Senator Ron Winterton recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview recapping the 2026 legislative...
BLM Vernal Field Office Authorizes Energy Projects
The BLM announced additional energy development projects authorized in Uintah County and Duchesne County this week....
Meet The Candidate: Joe McKea For Uintah County Commission Seat B
Joe McKea visited the Evans Family Media studios last week for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate series....
East Ute Plaza Fire Closes Highway 40 For Several Hours On Tuesday
Highway 40 in Fort Duchesne was closed for several hours on Tuesday due to a brush fire dubbed the East Ute Plaza...
Man Arrested After Stealing Pickup From Local Business, Setting Fire To It
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a vehicle was found on fire and property damage was reported at...
Victims Of Fatal Highway 40 Crash Identified
Utah Highway Patrol has identified the victims in the fatal crash that took place on Highway 40 near Strawberry...
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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