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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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Uintah County Considers Property Purchase During Special Work Session
The Uintah County Commission is exploring the purchase of property for future growth of certain county operations. During a special work session on April 24th, the Commission discussed the potential purchase of property located at 1170 East Main Street. “The intent...
DNM Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts
Dinosaur National Monument is seeking volunteers as campground hosts for the 2026 season. “Hosts support visitor services, help with river trip check-out compliance, and complete basic custodial tasks at either the Split Mountain or Green River Campground on the Utah...
Obituaries
Joe Summarell
Funeral services for Raymond Joe Summerall, age 74 of Neola, husband of Terry Summarell, will be held Saturday, October 11 at 11:00am at the Neola 1st Ward LDS Chapel (9000 North 2000 West), Visitation for family and friends will be that morning from 9:00am ~ 10:45am...
Roderick Allen Zamora
Funeral services for Roderick Allen Zamora, age 58, of Ouray, Utah will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton Community Building. There will be a wake on Monday, after 4 p.m., at the community building. Burial will be in the Myton Cemetery....
Dustin Thompson
Dustin Allan Thompson, age 37, of Whiterocks, passed away September 25, 2025, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A viewing will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 11:00...
Josefina Yolanda Garcia
Graveside services for Josefina Yolanda Garcia, age 31, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Ft, Duchesne, will be held Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. There will be a wake on Sunday after 3:00 p.m. at Christella Trujillo’s home (2500...
LaNette Owens
Funeral services for LaNette Owens, ge 68 of Vernal, the wife of Florin Owens,will be held, Monday, October 6th at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held that morning from 9:00am ~ 10:45am all at the funeral...
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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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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...
NRCS Utah Water Supply Outlook
Natural Resources Conservation Service issued an updated Utah Water Supply Outlook Report on March 1st: Statewide,...
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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