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Longest Shutdown In U.S. History Ends
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history had finally ended. Following the Senate vote, Senator John Curtis shared the following statement: “I commend the Senate’s action to end the shutdown that has cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars and negatively...
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Longest Shutdown In U.S. History Ends
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history had finally ended. Following the Senate vote, Senator John Curtis shared the following statement: “I commend the Senate’s action to end the shutdown that has cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars and negatively...
Battle of the RV Dealerships
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Ashley National Forest Begins Spring Prescribed Burns
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations this spring. Prescribed fires planned for the area include the D1 Ponderosa Pine Maintenance and Fuels Reduction Project which consists of areas around the Sheep Creek Geological Loop, areas...
Tabiona Tigers Girls Basketball Team 1A State Champions
The Tabiona Tigers girls basketball team are the 1A State Champions! This hardworking team made the 1A championship game four years running and, for the last three, walked away with a respectable 2nd place. This year everything came together for the win over the Rich...
Obituaries
Spencer Nephi
Funeral services for Spencer Nephi, age 41, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at the same location. Burial will be in the John Harmes...
Avetonu (Maulupe) Tivao
Funeral Services for Avetonu "Ave" Maulupe Tivao age 65 of Vernal, wife of Pisa, will be held Saturday November 11, 2023 at 11:00am at the Glines 7th Ward Chapel (1270 West 1500 South). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday November 10 from 6:00pm ~...
Karma LaVon (Smuin) Bascom
Funeral services for K. LaVon Bascon. age 80 of Vernal, will be held Saturday November 11, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Vernal 6th Ward Chapel (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:45pm ~ 1:45pm at the church prior to the services....
Charlie Garcia Jr.
Graveside services for Charlie Garcia Jr. age 60 of Vernal will be held Thursday November 9, 2023 at 11:00am in Vernal Memorial Park (1700 South Vernal Ave). Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
John L Price
Graveside services for John L. Price, age 69 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday November 8, 2023 at 1:00pm in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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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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Governor Cox Visits Uintah Basin
Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox made a visit to the Uintah Basin this week stopping first in Vernal. On Monday, Governor...
Man Leads Officers On Chase From Neola To Roosevelt Before Running On Foot
A man on parole led officers on a chase before midnight on July 23rd but was eventually caught. According to the...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert
Scammers lean heavily on inducing fear in their victims and Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to...
Politics And Pizza To Host Congressman Dr. Mike Kennedy
Congressman Dr. Mike Kennedy is spending some time with constituents in northeastern Utah this week. First,...
Nominate An Extraordinary Nurse: Ashley Regional Launches DAISY Awards
Have you had a positive experience with a nurse at Ashley Regional Medical Center? Beginning August 1st, patients,...
Duchesne County School District Online Registration Open
Ready or not, it's time to think about back to school preparations. Duchesne County School District announced this...
Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window
A Fort Duchesne woman is facing charges after being pulled over for speeding on July 23rd. According to the Probable...
Highway 6 Fatal Crash
Officials are urging all travelers to stay aware of motorcycles on the roadway after a fatal accident on US-6 on...
West Nile Virus Reported In Uintah County Mosquito Pools
West Nile Virus season is underway with multiple counties reporting activity, including in northeastern Utah. West...
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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Local Sports
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