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Homes Lost As Thunderstorms Spark Multiple Wildfires Around Meeker, Colorado
Homes and other structures were lost over the weekend as thunderstorms have sparked multiple wildfires in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County and surrounding region. Reports of smoke started coming into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center on Saturday. The...
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Homes Lost As Thunderstorms Spark Multiple Wildfires Around Meeker, Colorado
Homes and other structures were lost over the weekend as thunderstorms have sparked multiple wildfires in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County and surrounding region. Reports of smoke started coming into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center on Saturday. The...
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Sen. Curtis Continues Push Against Algorithms; Wants Industry Accountability
Senator John Curtis continued on his mission yesterday of sounding the alarm on social media, algorithms, and what it is doing to children and adults alike. During a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing, “Curtis asked witnesses to confirm whether social media...
Uintah County Commission Meeting Recap
The Uintah County Commission held their regularly scheduled weekly meeting on Tuesday. The Uintah County meeting recap shared the following: The Lucky Acres Subdivision Amendment was approved, adding a trail easement and a retention basin to support both recreation...
Obituaries
Angela Stubbs Ledbetter
Funeral services for Angela Stubbs Ledbetter, age 48, of Vernal, Utah will be held Saturday October 8, 2022 at 2 pm at Uintah LDS Stake Center Chapel (2500 East 4000 South). There will be a viewing Saturday 12:30-1:45 at the Church. Burial in the Vernal Memorial Park....
Janet Isabella (Colton) Sunkees
Funeral Services for Janet Isabella (Colton) Sunkees, age 80, of Vernal, Utah, the wife of Jonathan (Jon) Sunkees, will be held Friday October 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm, at the Vernal Stake Center. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at...
Deon Price
Funeral services will be held Thursday May 16, 2019 at 11am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8pm and Thursday 9:45-10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park.
Jim Marshall
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 6-8pm at the Uintah Conference Center in the Paradise Room. Interment will be held Thursday 11am at the Rockpoint Cemetery.
Hollis Gilbert Hullinger
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Monday at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday at the church from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.Burial in the Hayden Cemetery.
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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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Uintah School District Reports Increase In Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses
Uintah School District is calling on the community for help. “There's been an increase in drivers passing our school...
Reward Offered As Authorities Investigate Livestock Theft And Malicious Killings
Perhaps you’ve heard something, seen something suspicious, or maybe you actually know something related to the theft...
Drug Deal At McCoy Flats Leads To Arrests
A drug deal at the McCoy Flats turnoff led to arrests this week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of...
Uintah County Citizen Charged With A Felony For Keeping Rental Car
A Uintah County resident has learned an important lesson on returning your rental vehicle. According to court...
Trio Petroleum Update On Asphalt Ridge Project In Uintah County
Trio Petroleum issued a press release this week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project in Uintah County. Trio...
Utah Division of Water Resources Says Stretching Water Supply Critical This Year
The Utah Division of Water Resources is driving home their message that all must stretch the water supply by sharing a...
Utah Wildlife Board Seeking Applicants; Northeastern Region Position Opening
The Utah Wildlife Board is seeking applicants for the Northeastern Region board member position that will be open...
Uintah Basin Association Of Governments Community Needs Survey
The Uintah Basin Association of Governments wants to hear your voice. They are conducting a Community Needs...
Senator Curtis Secures Commitments From EPA Nominees On Uinta Basin
The Uinta Basin’s unique geography that greatly complicates air quality issues was once again a topic during a Senate...
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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Local Sports
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