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Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Clarified
The public hearing on Tuesday revisiting the Uintah County Executive Officers compensation was to fix an oversight, not to make any changes to executive officers salary and base pay. Under Utah code, a public hearing is held anytime there’s a potential of any kind of...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Clarified
The public hearing on Tuesday revisiting the Uintah County Executive Officers compensation was to fix an oversight, not to make any changes to executive officers salary and base pay. Under Utah code, a public hearing is held anytime there’s a potential of any kind of...
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Repeat DUI Offender Receives Delayed Arrest In Uintah County
A repeat DUI offender has new felony charges out of Uintah County. On April 16th, 48-year-old Alonzo Jim was arrested for failing to stop at command of a peace officer, interference with arresting officer, open container in vehicle, DUI with 2 or more prior...
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative Selects New President and CEO
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative has announced a change of leadership. Jeff Peterson has accepted the role as Deseret’s next President and CEO. Peterson succeeds David Crabtree, who is retiring after five years as President and CEO and more than 30...
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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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...
DWR: Big Game Application Period Opens Next Week
Are you hoping for the chance to hunt big game in Utah this fall? The application period opens next week. “We don’t...
Vernal Makes List Of ‘Small Towns In Utah With The Best Downtowns’
Vernal has made the list once again for towns recommended to visit in Utah, this time for being among the ‘Small Towns...
Arrest Made Following Theft At Stewart’s Marketplace
An arrest was made after a theft was observed at the Stewart’s Marketplace in Roosevelt. According to the Affidavit of...
Northeast Region Sterling Scholars Awarded
Uintah Basin competitors represented well at the Northeast Region Sterling Scholar competition at UVU on Monday night....
Vernal City Utilities Crew Handles Monday Water Line Break
Students of Terra Academy got an early release on Monday afternoon thanks to a water line break that affected the area...
Jackson Labrum The Local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot State Champ
Congratulations are in order for young Jackson Labrum, the 2026 Utah State Elks Hoop Shoot Champion and runner-up at...
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.
