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Uintah County Election Unofficial Results
Unofficial results for the Uintah County election were shared on Tuesday night. Uintah County voter turnout was 31% with 4,134 ballots cast out of 13,501 registered voters. Running unopposed for Vernal City Mayor, Corey Michael Foley received 1,031 votes. For the two...
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Uintah County Election Unofficial Results
Unofficial results for the Uintah County election were shared on Tuesday night. Uintah County voter turnout was 31% with 4,134 ballots cast out of 13,501 registered voters. Running unopposed for Vernal City Mayor, Corey Michael Foley received 1,031 votes. For the two...
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Local News
Why You Should Keep Your Dogs On Leash While On A Hike Or Trail Run
With the beautiful weather, many are already getting out to hike, enjoy a trail run, or camp and of course, your dog wants to join in. While it may feel like the perfect opportunity to set them free, wildlife officials are asking that they be kept on leash for the...
Naples City Invites Residents To Take Community Wellbeing Survey
You may have heard by now that Vernal City is inviting residents to take a Community Wellbeing Survey but this message is also for those beyond Vernal City limits. Naples City has also partnered up to encourage their residents to participate in the survey in...
Obituaries
Angela Richardson Johnson
Funeral services for Angela Richardson Johnson, abe 39, of Duchesne, the wife of Heath Johnson, will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Duchesne 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that...
Ruth Lois (Olson) Anderson
Funeral services for Ruth Lois Anderson, age 92 of Vernal, will be held Saturday October 14 at 12:00pm at the Glines Chapel, 150 South Aggie BLVD. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and...
Jeffrey Allen Shepherd
Funeral services for Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Shepherd, age 63 of Vernal, will be held Friday October 20 at 5:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will from 3:00pm~4:45pm all at the mortuary. Interment will be on Saturday at...
Jack Peterson
Funeral services for Jack Peterson, age 68, of Roosevelt, husband of Christiana Blietschau Peterson, will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. Burial...
Darrell Ray Jenkins
A celebration of life for Darrell (Darrie) Ray Jenkins age 65, of Vernal, will be held Thursday at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Vernal Memorial Park 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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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...
Uintah High School Students Find Success At Yearbook Camp
Summer camps are a great way to spend the summer and some students are making that time count ahead of another school...
Semi Tanker Burns Up On Side Of Highway 6 Due To Mechanical Error
A semi truck with a tanker on fire burned up on Highway 6 late Saturday night due to what was reported as a mechanical...
UDOT Update On Highway 40 Construction From Bridgeland To Roosevelt
The orange flags and cones are out as construction continues on Highway 40 in Duchesne County between Bridgeland and...
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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