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2026 Uintah County Republican Convention Results
The Uintah County GOP Nominating Convention was held last night at the Uintah Conference Center where Republican Party delegates from across the county voted for the candidates to represent the Republican Party on the 2026 election ballot. Steve Labrum for Sheriff was...
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2026 Uintah County Republican Convention Results
The Uintah County GOP Nominating Convention was held last night at the Uintah Conference Center where Republican Party delegates from across the county voted for the candidates to represent the Republican Party on the 2026 election ballot. Steve Labrum for Sheriff was...
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Local News
Alternate Access Road Approved For Humpback Federal Project In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved documentation for the Alternate Access Road to the Humpback Federal project. The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will issue Scout Energy Management LLC a right-of-way to...
National Corrections Officers Week Runs Through May 9th
National Corrections Officers Week runs through May 9th and agencies throughout the region are acknowledging this difficult and important field. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office stated they “would like to recognize all of our corrections deputies for their...
Obituaries
Doris Goddard
Funeral services for Doris Jean Goddard, age 91, the wife of Mike Goddard, will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Rockpoint Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Ashley Valley...
Dawn Merrick
Funeral Services for Dawn Merrick, age 61 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 6 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home, (410 North 800 West). Visitation for family and friends will Friday evening from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:45am ~...
Dale Phillips
Funeral services for Dale J. Phillips, age 44, of Vernal, will be held Wednesday December 3, 2025 at the Maeser 2nd Ward LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). A viewing for family and friends will be held Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:45AM at the Church. Interment will...
Joni Smith
Funeral services for Joni Gaye Smith, age 65, of Grand Junction, Colorado, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing prior to the services at the mortuary from 10-10:45...
Martha Murray
Funeral services for Martha Jack Murray, age 94 of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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DNR Water Safety Message
The Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement shared a water safety message following the...
Juvenile Taken Into Custody Following Airsoft Gun Incident
A juvenile was taken into custody on Monday due to an incident with an airsoft gun. The Roosevelt City Police...
Vernal Oilers Win Second Consecutive National Championship
The Vernal Oilers are once again National Champions! The 2026 USPHL National Championships took place in Wayne, New...
Utah Energy United Awards Industry Leaders: SM Energy
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Three Generations Of Leadership And Excellence In Tabiona Basketball
Joy Gines, Levi Gines, and Lee Gines make up three generations of leadership and excellence on and off the basketball...
Dry Fork Fire 100% Contained
The Dry Fork Fire is now 100% contained. The Dry Fork Fire was called in on March 24th, located east of Red Cloud Loop...
Gov. Cox Vetoes Bill That Would Connect Buses In Rural Districts With Internet
A bill aimed at addressing an issue unique to rural school districts was vetoed on the final day that Governor Spencer...
Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Public Hearing
Raises for Uintah County elected officials has been a hot topic among the public in recent years and is once again up...
Case Of Man Apprehended In Vernal After Killing Officer Moving To Trial
The man who ran over and killed a Santaquin police officer in May of 2024 and was eventually caught in the Vernal area...
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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