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Vernal City Gives Update On Proposed Water Rates
Vernal City has provided an update as changes to water rates are being explored. On April 29th, public comment was welcomed during a special city council meeting. No decisions were made at that time but the public was assured that the recorded feedback would be...
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Vernal City Gives Update On Proposed Water Rates
Vernal City has provided an update as changes to water rates are being explored. On April 29th, public comment was welcomed during a special city council meeting. No decisions were made at that time but the public was assured that the recorded feedback would be...
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Utah Division Of Outdoor Recreation Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
Recreation projects in northeastern Utah were among the recipients awarded in the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation 2026 grant cycle. Over $19 million dollars was split between 81 awarded applicants from across the state. In Uintah County, $200,000 was awarded to...
UBTech Offering Upcoming Police Officer Trainings
Training for a career in law enforcement is possible closer to home as UBTech has announced upcoming Police Officer Standard Training courses, including new offerings. Special Functions Officer training will begin August 20, Basic Corrections Officer training will...
Obituaries
Lorena Writingbird
Funeral services for Lorena Chapoose Writingbird, age 72, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Wednesday at the same location. Following the...
Velma Frandsen
Funeral services for Velma Todd Frandsen, age 98 of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Roosevelt 2nd Ward Chapel, 250 W. 200 N., Roosevelt, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 -...
Mark Dean Pope
A viewing for Mark Dean Pope, age 75 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held at Hullinger Mortuary on Monday, January 26, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the viewing. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Elizabeth Tapoof
Funeral services for Elizabeth Rose Tapoof, age 75 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Mortuary.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Julie Jensen
Funeral Services for Julie Jensen, age 64 of Vernal, will be held Friday January 23, 2026 at 11:00am at Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel, (1225 West 500 North). Visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley...
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National Corrections Officers Week Runs Through May 9th
National Corrections Officers Week runs through May 9th and agencies throughout the region are acknowledging this...
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Uintah County Sheriff And Deputies Awarded
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Uintah School Board Member Recognized
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19-Year-Old Driver From Fatal 2024 Crash Charged
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Uintah County Primary Election Information
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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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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.