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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Rescinded
As of midnight, the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Utah were rescinded and reverted to Stage 1 Restrictions on all state and private unincorporated lands. “Recent rainfall has brought some relief to Utah’s lower-elevation rangelands, but these fuels can dry quickly,”...
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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Rescinded
As of midnight, the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Utah were rescinded and reverted to Stage 1 Restrictions on all state and private unincorporated lands. “Recent rainfall has brought some relief to Utah’s lower-elevation rangelands, but these fuels can dry quickly,”...
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Local News
Farm Bureau/Miracle of Agriculture Make Meat Donation in Duchesne County
A wonderful partnership is making sure local families in need have what they need for their growing families. The Duchesne County Farm Bureau and the Miracle of Agriculture Foundation will be making a donation of 500 pounds of beef to the Duchesne County Food Pantry...
Public’s Help Requested For Snowmobile Trail Systems
The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division and the Utah Snowmobile Association are requesting the public's assistance in keeping snowmobile trails safe and clear of vehicles, including trails in the Uintah Basin. “Snowmobile trail systems across...
Obituaries
Carla Ann Braithwaite
A memorial service for Carla Ann Braithwaite, age 79 of Myton, will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grace Events Center. Cremation under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
David Eugene Hatch
Military graveside services for David Hatch, age 74, formally of Vernal, will be held Saturday May 6th 2023 at 1pm, at the Vernal Memorial Park. Guests may gather at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 12 - 12:30 pm before going to the cemetery with Military honors...
Jon Snyder
Funeral Services for Jon Snyder, age 70, the husband of Julie Miller Snyder of Vernal, will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10 am at the Vernal 9th Ward LDS Chapel, with viewings held Friday from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday at the chapel 1...
Roper Shay Bagley
Funeral services for Roper Shay Bagley will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Chapel, 15709 4000 N. Viewings will be held at the church on Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Burial in the...
Joseph Lee Wood
A viewing for Joseph Lee Wood, age 62, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing, he will be cremated.
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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DWR Suggestions For Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and the Division of Wildlife Resources has suggestions on what you can do to restore and preserve...
Sweetwater County Announces New Speed Limit Resolution
Safety is always important and that’s what the Wyoming Sweetwater County Commissioners had in mind when they passed a...
Jury Find Duchesne County Liable In Madison Jensen’s 2016 Death
After 8 years of legal battles, a jury has found Duchesne County liable in the 2016 death of 21-year-old Duchesne...
Uintah School District Network Outage Update
Uintah School District provided an update on the response to the cyberattack on theDistrict’s network that occurred in...
Vernal City Welcoming Public Input On Lamplighter Property
Vernal City is welcoming public input as they start to envision the future of the VernalCommunity Block. Vernal City...
Local Students And Leaders Participate In USU Research Symposium
USU Uintah Basin participated in the USU Statewide Student Research Symposium thismonth. The event, spearheaded by USU...
Support Growing For ‘Fix Our Forests Act’
Leadership in states that are especially vulnerable to wildfire are speaking up in supportof Senator John Curtis’ ‘Fix...
Rock-N-Roll For Rapha This Week At Ladies Night Out
The annual Ladies Night Out that raises funds to end child sex trafficking is this weekand it’s another year of...
DUI Arrest
A DUI arrest was made in Uintah County on Thursday with a 12 year old child as apassenger in the vehicle. According to...
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.
