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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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Local News
Get The 2026 Ethics Course Done Before Heading Out To Gather Shed Antlers
What was previously only required starting February 1st, is now required earlier and for longer. If hunting for shed antlers in Utah, a free educational ethics course is required before heading out between January 1st and May 31st. No exceptions. “During winter, big...
RMEF 2025 Projects Include Cook WMA In Daggett County
From Virginia to California, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation supported 10 land conservation projects across the country in 2025 and among them was a project in Daggett County. The Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County was purchased from and named after...
Obituaries
Ronald Hatch
Graveside services for Ronald Hatch, age 83, of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11AM at the Vernal Memorial Park. Services have been entrusted to the care of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Elizabeth “Bette” Kathryn Cook
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10AM at the Kingsbury Community Church (65 East 100 North). A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Benno & Megan Penna
A Memorial Service will be held to celebrate their lives on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Charles Van
Charles Van, age 82, of Roosevelt, passed away May 20, 2019, at the Parkside Manor in Roosevelt.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tridell Cemetery.
Nial LaPreal (McCurdy) Richens
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church.Burial will be in the Gusher 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 County Citizen Charged With A Felony For Keeping Rental Car
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Trio Petroleum Update On Asphalt Ridge Project In Uintah County
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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...
Vernal Among Stops For Utah’s First Air Taxi Demonstrations
Vernal is among 6 stops in the state next week where demonstrations of the “future of aviation” are happening....
Roosevelt City Gives Update On Rough Rider Shooting Complex
Phase 1 of a much anticipated project in Roosevelt is wrapping up this spring and excitement is growing. The Rough...
DWR Hosting Mountain Goat Viewing Event Near Upper Stillwater Dam
Around 1,500 mountain goats call Utah home and one of the largest herds is located in northeastern Utah. Mountain...
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.
