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84-Year-Old Vernal Veteran Competing In National Veterans Wheelchair Games
An amazing event is happening this month in Detroit, Michigan, and a Vernal man is there participating. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 84-year-old Douglas Hatch, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, is among around 500 Veterans...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
84-Year-Old Vernal Veteran Competing In National Veterans Wheelchair Games
An amazing event is happening this month in Detroit, Michigan, and a Vernal man is there participating. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 84-year-old Douglas Hatch, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, is among around 500 Veterans...
Duchesne School District Summer Sun Meals
11:30 AM
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UBTech Sets New Record For Certificate Completions
UBTech has set a new record for certificate completions with the close of Fiscal Year 2026. The UBTech press release shares that while final certificate completion totals are still being verified, the College anticipates awarding more than 975 certificates, surpassing...
Celebrating Pioneer Day Holiday In Uintah County
It’s nearly time to celebrate Utah’s Pioneer Day holiday during which communities throughout the Uintah Basin will hold parades, celebrations, and fireworks. Here are a few bonus activities happening in Uintah County on Friday. The Pioneer Day Scout Breakfast will be...
Obituaries
Christine Y Smith
Funeral Services for Christine Y Smith, age 75, the wife of George A Smith Jr., will be conducted Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary with a Viewing 9:30-11 AM prior to services.Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery. Services under...
McKinley Kendrick
Funeral services for McKinley Kendrick, age 8, daughter of Scott Kendrick & Heather Benson of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 AM. Following services she will be...
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....
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Target Shooting With Firearms Temporarily Restricted On WMAs
Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne counties are on the list released Wednesday where target shooting with a firearm is...
Look To The Sky Early This Year For The 4th Of July Flyover
One of the favorite parts of celebrating Independence Day is the flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th...
Traffic Stop For Dangerously Low Speed Ends In Arrest For Drugs
A man was arrested in Duchesne County during a traffic stop after an officer noticed a vehicle traveling at a...
Uintah County Election Canvass Happening Today
Uintah County held their Election Audit on Tuesday ahead of their Election Canvass being held today. The provisional...
Uintah Fire District Reminder
The Uintah Fire District wants the public to know the rules and to follow them this holiday weekend around fireworks....
BLM Vernal Field Office Authorizes More Oil Wells
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced on June 30th that they have issued an Environmental...
Operation Dry Water To Increase Patrols On The Water
Everyone knows there are consequences for DUI, Driving Under The Influence, but did you know that Boating Under The...
Cruz Robb Wins Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo
A young cowboy from the Uintah Basin is already climbing the ladder to success within the national rodeo scene. Cruz...
Roosevelt City Fireworks Restrictions
Roosevelt City has shared more details about fireworks restrictions within their city limits. Roosevelt City shares...
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.
