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Lightning Strikes On Wednesday Start Wildfires Throughout Northeastern Utah
Lightning strikes caused small wildfires throughout northeastern Utah on Wednesday, July 8. According to the Utah Fire Info website, the Goslin Mountain Fire was reported at 10am in Daggett County north of Dutch John at 2 acres. The Wesley Fire was reported at 1:54pm...
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Lightning Strikes On Wednesday Start Wildfires Throughout Northeastern Utah
Lightning strikes caused small wildfires throughout northeastern Utah on Wednesday, July 8. According to the Utah Fire Info website, the Goslin Mountain Fire was reported at 10am in Daggett County north of Dutch John at 2 acres. The Wesley Fire was reported at 1:54pm...
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Roosevelt Native Elected As SkillsUSA National Officer
SkillsUSA officially announced the election of its 2026-27 National Officer Team and a young man from the Uintah Basin is on the list. Composed of 15 exceptional career and technical education (CTE) students, the team serves as the national face and voice for over...
Incredible Talent In Outlaw Trail’s ‘Prince Of Egypt’ Production Praised
Enjoying Broadway under the stars is always part of summer plans for many in the Uintah Basin but, in case this year’s Outlaw Trail Production was not on your radar, the word is spreading like wildfire that ‘Prince of Egypt’ is absolutely not one to miss. Friends and...
Obituaries
Perry V Johnson
Funeral services for Perry Venil Johnson, age 79 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 m at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 W 1000 N, Vernal, UT.There will be a viewing Thursday 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal mortuary and Saturday 9:45am prior to...
Dolly “Rosie” Cuch
Funeral services for Dolly "Rosie" Cuch, age 73 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the community building.Burial will be in the John Harmes...
Beatrice “Peaches” Checora
Funeral services for Beatrice "Peaches" Checora, age 43 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Alanna Checora's home in Ft. Duchesne. There will be a wake at her home starting on Sunday, after 4:00 p.m.Burial will be in the Ft....
Brandy Gardner
Funeral services for Brandy Gardner, age 37, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 AM at Gilbert Gardner's Home on the Whiterocks Road.A wake will be held at the same location on Friday after 4:00 PM. Burial will be in the John Harmes...
Mahalia Checora
Funeral services for Mahalia Checora, age 32 of Roosevelt, will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Wednesday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
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Vernal City Announces Designated Areas Where Legal Fireworks Still Permitted
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Man On Stolen E-Bike With Baggie Of Methamphetamine Charged
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Gov. Spencer Cox Announces Temporary Statewide Fireworks Restrictions
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Vernal On Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch List For Rocky Mountain Power
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DWR Habitat Council Allocates Funding For Restoration Projects
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Baggie Of Fentanyl Pills Discovered Inside Vehicle During Traffic Stop
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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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