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USDA Announces Finalizing Of NEPA Reform
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 7th that regulatory reform to NEPA has been finalized. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations...
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USDA Announces Finalizing Of NEPA Reform
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 7th that regulatory reform to NEPA has been finalized. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations...
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19-Year-Old Driver From Fatal 2024 Crash Charged
A 19-year-old Vernal man has been charged in a 2024 crash that killed a motorcyclist who was just minutes from home after a cross county journey. Court documents show that on May 1st, 19-year-old Wrexten Herbert Sharp was charged with 2nd Degree Felony Automobile...
Uintah County Primary Election Information
The Primary Election is coming up in June and Uintah County has shared what you need to know in order to vote. First, if you are not registered to vote, you have until June 12th at 5pm to register at vote.utah.gov. To receive a Republican ballot, you must be...
Obituaries
Orie Nephi
Funeral services for Orie Nephi, age 45, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, October 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 3:00 p.m. at the community building.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Kenneth Kay
Graveside services for Kenneth Charles Kay, age 81 of Vernal, the husband of Mary Kay, will be held Saturday November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm in Vernal Memorial Park, with Masonic, Shriners, and Elks rites. Following the graveside service there will be a Celebration of...
Layne Dee Bennion
Layne Dee Bennion, 64, of Aquasco MD passed away peacefully on May 15,2025, surrounded by loving family. His death was due to Head and Neckcancer.Layne was born Dec 12, 1960 in Coalinga CA to Barton Bennion and thelate Lois Ann Sadler Bennion. He was raised in Vernal...
Wilda Stevenson
Funeral services for Wilda Thomas Stevenson, age 84, of Altamont,will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Monday from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial...
Leon Arthur Averett
Graveside services for Leon Arthur Averett, age 82 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Gusher Cemetery (250 South 8700 East, Fort Duchesne, Utah). Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of 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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2026 Rise And Thrive Business Speed Pitch Winners
It was an exciting night at a favorite local competition held at the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday evening....
Black Gold Project Area Officially Adopted By Utah Inland Port Authority
The Utah Inland Port Authority Board has adopted the Black Gold Project Area which is expected to support local...
Prescribed Fire North Of Greendale Overlook Planned Today
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for further prescribed burns today. “Following successful burning...
Meet The Candidate: Keith Campbell For Uintah County Commission Seat A
Keith Campbell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate...
Large Scale Safety Exercise Taking Place Today At Uintah High School And AVEC
Uintah School District has some reminders for the community today as a large-scale safety exercise will be taking...
Body Of Missing 67-Year-Old Male Recovered From Starvation Reservoir
The body of a missing 67-year-old male from Salt Lake County was recovered from Starvation Reservoir this week. The...
Firefighter Injured While Fighting East Ute Plaza Fire
A firefighter was injured on Tuesday afternoon while battling the East Ute Plaza Fire in Fort Duchesne. The Uintah...
$100 Million Investment In Duchesne Water Infrastructure
A $100 million dollar investment has been announced for use on water infrastructure in Duchesne County. This is part...
Vernal City Council Approves Downtown Vernal Community Block Plans
The transformation of downtown Vernal will certainly continue as long term plans for the Lamplighter block move...
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
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Local Sports
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