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Proposed Pay Increase For Uintah County Elected Officials On Today’s Commission Agenda
The proposed increase in Uintah County Executive Officers pay is on today’s Uintah County Commission agenda, among other items. The proposed pay increase was initially introduced by Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins on August 27th during a work session. A public hearing on...
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Proposed Pay Increase For Uintah County Elected Officials On Today’s Commission Agenda
The proposed increase in Uintah County Executive Officers pay is on today’s Uintah County Commission agenda, among other items. The proposed pay increase was initially introduced by Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins on August 27th during a work session. A public hearing on...
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Officials Ask Public To Report Groups Of Dead Birds As Avian Flu Cases Rise
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has confirmed that the avian flu virus has again been detected in wild birds in Utah. The current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been ongoing in the U.S. since 2022, but the disease typically spreads more...
HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
Obituaries
Joye Williams Brown
Funeral Services for Joye Williams Brown, age 81, the wife of James "Big Jim" Brown of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 12 noon at the Rockpoint LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West) with viewings held Friday, December 1st from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn...
Marie (Bolton) Etheredge
Funeral services for Marie Etheredge, age 63 of Whiterocks, will be held Saturday. December 2, 2023 at 11am at the Lapoint LDS Chapel.A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday morning from 9:45-10:45am at the Church. Services under the direction of the...
Gay (Farr) Hales
Funeral services for Gay (Farr) Hales, age 86 of Vernal, wife of Harley Hales, will be held Thursday November 30, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Vernal 8th Ward Chapel (1499 West Hwy 40). Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday from 11:00am ~ 12:45pm at the church....
Lowell Pratt Roberts
Funeral services for Lowell Pratt Roberts, age 90 of Roosevelt, the husband of Vadr4us Bodily, will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Central Park Chapel (formerly the Roosevelt 1st and 4th Ward Chapel), 50 South State Street....
Alice Glines Warren
Funeral services for Alice Glines Warren, age 84 of Neola, the wife of Max Warren, will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00 -...
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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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Additional Arrest Made In Mass Burglary Of Multiple Properties
An additional arrest has been made in a case in which at least 2 houses, 3 campers, and 3 outbuildings were entered...
US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor Project Updates
Construction continues on US-191 through Indian Canyon. According to a UDOT update, crews will be working near Right...
Duchesne County Fair 2025 Legendary Cowboy: Lloyd Miles
It’s time for Country Nights & Neon Lights at the Duchesne County Fair. The 2025 Legendary Cowboy is Lloyd Miles...
DWR: Cutthroat Slam Releases Newest Medallion
Local anglers will want to know: the Utah Cutthroat Slam has released the newest medallion for anglers who take on the...
Pipe Found In Vehicle After Stop, Driver Explains It Is “Just Meth”
A man is facing charges in Duchesne County after being pulled over. It was found that the driver, 68-year-old Terry...
Mother Charged With Attempted Murder In June Shooting
A Rock Springs woman has been arrested and formally charged following a shooting that occurred on June 21st north of...
Commission Won’t Reconsider Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Request
The Utah Public Service Commission has responded to Rocky Mountain Power’s appeal after the Commission approved a far...
Rotenone Treatment Means Penguin And Upper Anson Lakes Closed 7/15-7/22
Two lakes in Daggett County will be closed during a rotenone treatment as part of a native cutthroat trout restoration...
Utah Petroleum Association Provides Context On Loadout Facility Approval
There are many that consider the approval of the Wildcat Loadout Facility in Carbon County a win and the Utah...
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.
