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Taylor Harrison Named UBTech Student Of The Year
UBTech crowned Taylor Harrison as their 2025-2026 UBTech Student of the Year during a special ceremony this week. Taylor, a Practical Nursing student, was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and will now serve as the voice of UBTech, participating in speaking engagements,...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Taylor Harrison Named UBTech Student Of The Year
UBTech crowned Taylor Harrison as their 2025-2026 UBTech Student of the Year during a special ceremony this week. Taylor, a Practical Nursing student, was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and will now serve as the voice of UBTech, participating in speaking engagements,...
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Catch Grinch Prowling At Vernal Light Display On 441 West 1070 South
As you’re out enjoying Christmas lights in Vernal, be watchful of a green grinchy prowler at the display on 441 West 1070 South. The Miller family started their hobby of programming holiday lights 11 years ago and have continued to grow their display in the 6 years...
Special Session Scheduled To Reconsider Redistricting Process
Governor Spencer Cox has called the Utah Legislature into a special session to address several matters of state business, including a hot topic affecting the Uintah Basin. The special session will be held Tuesday, December 9th, with a heavy focus on the topic of...
Obituaries
George Murray
Funeral services for George Murray, age 93, of Jensen, husband of Vera Hall Murray, will be held on Friday, August 8th at 11:00 AM at the Jensen Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be...
Denese Farnsworth
Funeral services for Denese Farnsworth, age 79 of Gusher, will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Ballard Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Gusher Cemetery. Services...
Ryker Alan Robbins
Funeral Services for Ryker Robbins, age 12, the son of Raith and Daylah Robbins, will be held Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11 am at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, with viewings held Wednesday, from 6-8 pm and Thursday, from 9:45 - 10:45 am prior to service all at the...
Janet Lea Cuch
Funeral services for Janet Lea Cuch, age 71 of Lapoint, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building, with a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, at the same location. Burial will be at John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks....
Kirk Larsen
Funeral services for Kirk Larsen, age 81, formerly of Pleasant Valley, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM, in the Myton Ward Building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,75 E Main Street, Myton, where Kirk was a loyal member for over...
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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.
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.
