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From Boyhood Years In Vernal To 18th President Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced yesterday afternoon that Dallin Harris Oaks was sustained and set apart that morning as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement was made during a live...
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From Boyhood Years In Vernal To 18th President Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced yesterday afternoon that Dallin Harris Oaks was sustained and set apart that morning as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement was made during a live...
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Local News
TriCounty Health Confirms First Cases Of Measles; Drive-Thru Vaccinations This Saturday
TriCounty Health Department confirmed its first cases of measles this week and a drive-thru vaccination clinic is being held this Saturday. Statewide, the Department of Health has confirmed over 350 cases during the current outbreak, with southern Utah accounting for...
Seniors Committed To Profession In Education Recognized
Uintah High students in Mrs. Watkins’ ‘Teaching as a Profession’ class were recognized during a Signing Day event last week. ‘Teaching as a Profession’ or TAP is a Career and Technical Education pathway that is designed to introduce students to the role and positive...
Obituaries
Olen Graham
Funeral services for Olen Graham, age 73 of Vernal, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park with Military Honors.
Richard Burns
Graveside services for Richard Burns, age 63, will be held on Wed July 5th at 10:00 am at the Randlett Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Owen Blair Williams
Funeral services for Blair "OB" Williams, age 97 of Roosevelt, the husband of Margaret Olson Williams, will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel. There will be a viewing that morning at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will...
Lela Rose Fowles
Funeral services for Lela Fowles, age 88, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Central Park Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing at the church that morning from...
Jim Brough
Funeral services for Richard "Jim" Brough, of Neola, will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Avalon Community Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Burial in the Avalon Cemetery with military honors presented by...
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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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Carbon County Standoff Ends In Arrest
A standoff in Carbon County was assisted by multiple agencies on Friday, including the Utah County SWAT Team armored...
Progress On Roosevelt Water Line Replacement Project; Water Outage Scheduled
Progress continues for the water line replacement project in Roosevelt City. The City shared on Thursday that the...
Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail Presentation Tonight At Uintah Heritage Museum
A new Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail in Utah has been unveiled and the celebration is accompanied by activities today...
Final Day For Declarations Of Candidacy
If you’ve been considering running for office to serve as a local Mayor or City Council member, today is the final day...
Time Again For The TriCounty Health Annual Summer Walking Challenge
TriCounty Health Department is offering extra motivation once again to get out and move this summer. The annual Summer...
DWR: How To Avoid Conflicts With Moose
The Division of Wildlife Resources has a message about the largest animals in the deer family. Moose can be found in...
Rock Springs Couple Plead No Contest To Charges For Sex Acts With Teen
A Rock Springs couple have pleaded No Contest to charges connected to group sex acts engaged in with a teen over a...
Roosevelt Woman Arrested on Child Abandonment And Drug Charges
A Roosevelt woman was arrested last month on child abandonment and drug charges after a call to dispatch expressed...
Meth Arrest In Pheasant Glen
A Vernal man is being held without bail after a compliance check with Adult Parole and Probation revealed drugs 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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