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Zones Around Lee And Elk Fire Reminded To Remain Vigilant
While the evacuation status in several zones are being downgraded around the Elk and Lee Fires in western Colorado, officials are still urging all to stay vigilant and remember that conditions can quickly change as there is still active fire in the area. Multiple...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Zones Around Lee And Elk Fire Reminded To Remain Vigilant
While the evacuation status in several zones are being downgraded around the Elk and Lee Fires in western Colorado, officials are still urging all to stay vigilant and remember that conditions can quickly change as there is still active fire in the area. Multiple...
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Local News
Population Changes Outlined In Recent Report
U.S. Census data was used to provide a breakdown of Utah’s population growth. Utah’s population grew by 60,400 between 2023 and 2024 and that 1.8% annual increase was primarily driven by immigration to the state. In the decade between 2014 and 2024, Utah’s population...
2026 UBTech Champions of Education Announced
The 2026 UBTech Champion Award was awarded to Marcia Barber at last week’s President’s Champion Gala event. Marcia served 12 years from 2007 to 2019 on the UBTech Board of Trustees as the Daggett County School District representative. She was also instrumental in...
Obituaries
Richard Myron Brough
Funeral services for Ruchard Myron Brough, age 82, of Washington, Utah, formerly of Roosevelt, the Husband of Karen Bastian Brough, will be held Monday, February 6, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Roosevelt East Stake Center, 502 North 600 East, Roosevelt UT 84066. There...
Mitch Hall
Funeral services for Mitch Hall age 80 of Roosevelt, the husband of Dixie Phillips Hall, will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church. There will be a viewing at the church on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from...
Olie Anderson
Funeral services for Olie Anderson will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Friday from...
Daniel Ray Hackford
Visitation will for Daniel Ray Hackford be held Thursday, February 2, 2022 from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date.
Gerald Henrie
Funeral services for Gerals Henrie, age 87, of Neola, will be held, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Neola Chapel at 1 PM. A family greeting will be held prior to the funeral at 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM at the Neola Church. Burial in the Altonah Cemetery with...
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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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Roosevelt City Makes Correction To Utility Bills; Announces Secondary Water III
Roosevelt City has a few important announcements for the community. First, a mistake was inserted on the most recent...
Duchesne County Free Dump Week 2025
Duchesne County Free Dump Week is coming up April 26th through May 3rd. The event is for all yard waste and general...
DWR: Increase In 2025 Deer Permits Recommended
DWR biologists are recommending a total of 80,600 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a 9,075-permit...
Dates Announced For 3rd Annual K9 Memorial Seminar
The Roosevelt City Police Department has announced this year’s dates for a special training event. Their 3rd annual K9...
Local Middle Schoolers Compete At 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair
Students from Uintah Middle School and Vernal Middle School did well at the 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair...
DUI Arrest Made After Man Backs Into Gas Pump And Leaves Scene
A DUI arrest was made in Vernal City after a pickup was reported as having backed into a gas pump and then driving...
Uintah County: Securely Cover Loads To Dump Or Face Penalties
Uintah County announced this week that in compliance with the recently enacted state law, H.B. 53 ‘Litter Cleanup...
‘Moms For Liberty’ Hosting Empowering Parents Seminar In Vernal April 12th
A one day seminar is coming to the Uintah Basin focused on teaching parents about their rights in education, offering...
Rangely Offering Special Service To Senior Citizens
The Town of Rangely is looking out for its senior citizens by offering a special service this month. Seniors with...
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.
