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Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District
Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working...
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Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District
Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working...
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Time For Local Community Cleaning
Vibes of spring cleaning are in the air and community members are invited to do their part to put some sparkle and shine wherever they can. Vernal City announced this week they are hosting the Annual Downtown Cleanup on Friday, May 1st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to help...
Duchesne County Commission Sends Message To Congress On Permitting Reform
The Duchesne County Commission is sending a message to Congress on the need for permitting reform as they announce their endorsement of the SPEED Act and any similar permitting reform legislation. The SPEED Act stands for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting...
Obituaries
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...
Doug Nielsen
Graveside services for Douglas Nielsen, age 84 of Duchesne, will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Barbara Benson Levensailor
There will be a viewing for Barbara Benson Levensailor, age 66 of Roosevelt, the wife of Lynn Levensailor, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held on...
Linda Daniels Guy
Funeral services for Linda Daniels Guy, age 67, the wife of Tom Guy, will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be...
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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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Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Con Amore DARE Graduation
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office celebrated DARE graduation with the students of Con Amore this month. Duchesne...
Uintah Robotics Earn Award At VEX State Championship
The Uintah High Robotics team represented very well at competition over the weekend. Uintah High Robotics was...
Why You Should Keep Your Dogs On Leash While On A Hike Or Trail Run
With the beautiful weather, many are already getting out to hike, enjoy a trail run, or camp and of course, your dog...
Naples City Invites Residents To Take Community Wellbeing Survey
You may have heard by now that Vernal City is inviting residents to take a Community Wellbeing Survey but this message...
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Uintah County
A traffic stop ended in arrest in Uintah County earlier this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a...
Meeting Today On UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection
A public hearing is scheduled for today concerning the UDOT proposed project to construct a section of raised concrete...
Cash Robb Starts 2026 Pro Rodeo Season Strong
Altamont’s own professional cowboy, Cash Robb, is having a strong start to the 2026 Pro Rodeo Season after a dip in...
Uintah County Commission Meeting Highlights
The Uintah County Commission met for their regular weekly Commission meeting on Tuesday. A representative from the...
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.