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Senator John Curtis Hosts Radio Townhall; Interview Available To Listen Now
Senator John Curtis visited the Uintah Basin this week and held a radio townhall on Newstalk 104.5 FM KVEL. The conversation kicks off talking about President Trump’s tariffs and the economy. Curtis also discussed the Fix Our Forests Act that he has introduced as...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Senator John Curtis Hosts Radio Townhall; Interview Available To Listen Now
Senator John Curtis visited the Uintah Basin this week and held a radio townhall on Newstalk 104.5 FM KVEL. The conversation kicks off talking about President Trump’s tariffs and the economy. Curtis also discussed the Fix Our Forests Act that he has introduced as...
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Highway 6 Reopened After Being Closed Following Semi Crash And Fire
The UDOT Traffic site shows that Highway 6 is once again open after a long closure following a two semi crash that resulted in dangers posed by the resulting fire. The crash took place on Sunday morning near Helper in which a semi turned in front of another semi. The...
BLM Approves Right-of-way For Uintah County Via Ferrata Parking Area
The parking area and walking trail to access the Uintah County Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge has been given the green light. The BLM National NEPA Register shares that Uintah County submitted a request for a right-of-way to construct and operate a 1.5 acre parking area...
Obituaries
Kelly Wayne Buckner
Funeral Services for Kelly Buckner age 62, Husband of Ruth Ann Buckner of Vernal will be conducted on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at the Glines Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1270 west 1500 South) a Viewing for family and friends will be Tuesday 10:30 to 11:45 AM prior to the services. Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park Under the care and direction of the Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary & Cremation Care.
Gay Lyn Patry Swenson
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at 12:00 in the Roosevelt Stake Center (447 East Lagoon Street). Viewings will be on Tuesday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6-8 pm and Wednesday at the church from 11:00 to 11:45 followed by burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Lorraine Blevins
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday 9:00-9:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Rockpoint Cemetery.
James Dennis Sharp
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tridell LDS Chapel (10404 North 8000 East in Tridell, Utah). A visitation will be held Tuesday morning 10-10:45 a.m. at the church.
Thomas Neil Tuinman, Sr.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Hullinger Mortuary in the afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Afterwards he will be cremated. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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Fight At Gas Station And Warrant Leads To Arrest
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Home Compliance Check Reveals Meth And Machete
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Altamont Cowboy Scores Nice Payday At NFR
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Uintah Senior Scores 1,000th Career Point
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Still Time To Donate To 10th Year For ‘Sub For Seniors’ In The Uintah Basin
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Employee Takes Hammer To Safe At Duchesne Gas Station
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Roosevelt Man Facing Felony Charges For Breaking Hunting Laws
A 21-year-old Roosevelt man is facing a felony charge for breaking hunting laws in October. According to the Probable...
Rangely Native Hired As CNCC Head Men’s Wrestling Coach
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Doughboy Exhibit At Uintah County Heritage Museum This Month
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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.
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