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Brush Creek Road Closed Due To Damage From Rains
The heavy rains have caused serious damage to a road in Uintah County. Uintah County Emergency Management reported on Monday that Brush Creek Road is closed until further notice. “The heavy rains and flow through the culvert washed out the road at approximately 9115...
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Brush Creek Road Closed Due To Damage From Rains
The heavy rains have caused serious damage to a road in Uintah County. Uintah County Emergency Management reported on Monday that Brush Creek Road is closed until further notice. “The heavy rains and flow through the culvert washed out the road at approximately 9115...
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‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ Opens This Friday On Uintah Stage
The time to buy tickets to Uintah Theatre’s production of ‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ is now as the window to credit one of the students with the sale ends when the show opens. The 14 featured performers are joined by 45 additional student actors in the...
Vernal Police Department Makes Request Concerning Donations
The Vernal City Police Department has made a request of the community. “Our department truly appreciates the continued generosity of community members who donate blankets, stuffed animals for children, and other items,” shares Vernal PD. “These contributions make a...
Obituaries
Gaila Renae (Timothy) Holmes
Funeral Services for Gaila Renae Timothy Holmes, age 82 of Vernal, the wife of the late Duke Holmes, will be held Saturday July 1, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Davis 4th Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday June 30th,...
Linda Gunnell Swain
Funeral Services for Linda Gunnell Swain, age 75 of Vernal, the wife of Hap Karl Swain, will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 12 noon at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and 1 hour...
Leta Kay Cesspooch
Funeral services for Leta Kay Cesspooch will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM at her mother Mona's home (9500 East HWY 40, Gusher, UT 84026). Burial in the...
Bonnie Ann Shiner
Funeral services for Bonnie Ann Walker Shiner, age 78, of Altamont, the wife of Miles "Bike" Shiner, will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Moon Lake Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Friday...
Brent Evan Wilson
Graveside Services for Brent Evan Wilson, age 73 ov Vernal will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at 2:30pm at the Manti City Cemetery, Visitation Friday morning from 9AM ~ 10AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Services under the direction of the Phillips...
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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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UDOT Urges Drivers To Learn Safe Driving Practices Around Semis
Knowing how to drive safely around commercial vehicles like semi-trucks is an absolute must on Highway 40 and on roads...
WYDOT Working To Reopen Westbound Green River Tunnel
The westbound Green River Tunnel on I-80 has remained closed since the tragic fatal crash in February that involved 26...
Duchesne County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse Material Shared On KIK
A Duchesne County man was arrested on May 28th following local investigation of a cyber tip from the Internet Crimes...
Northwest Pipeline Pursuing New Daggett Compressor Station
Northwest Pipeline has applied to build a new compressor station in Daggett County as part of their natural gas Wild...
Member Of Vernal Oilers Family Remembered After Tragic Passing
A member of the Vernal Oilers family is being remembered after his tragic passing over the weekend. The Vernal Oilers...
Sixth Wolf In Colorado Confirmed Dead This Year
The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado is a hot topic and with another death reported, wolves are in the news again...
Ashley National Forest Announces Weekly Closures On Spirit Lake Road
Ashley National Forest has announced closures on Spirit Lake Road starting this week. According to the announcement,...
Free Summer Lunch Program Up And Running In Uintah School District
The free summer lunch program is up and running in Uintah School District. The Free Summer Lunch program is being held...
Uinta Basin Railway Private Investment Partner Proud To Support Project
With the Supreme Court clearing the way for the Uinta Basin Railway, the project has now resumed key next steps, among...
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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