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Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business...
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Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business...
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Local News
Vernal PD Reports On E-Bikes Law Enforcement And Education Efforts
With the implementation of new laws, Vernal Police Department provided a report this week on their E-Bike law enforcement and education efforts. “Recently, our officers worked dedicated shifts focused on E-Bike laws and safety education throughout the community,”...
BLM Approves Nine ‘Applications For Permit To Drill’ In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lestrange 24-1-722 Well Pad. The official signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve nine ‘Applications for Permit to Drill’ authorizing the applicant,...
Obituaries
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...
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...
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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Aubrey McCarrel Named USEA Education Support Professional Of The Year
The Utah School Employees Association (USEA) has named their Education Support Professionals of the Year for the...
US-191 Indian Canyon Construction To Include Lane Closure
Construction in Indian Canyon will have alternating traffic for a lane closure starting next week. UDOT announced that...
Uintah FFA Teams Place First At State Competition
The Uintah FFA Career Development teams did great last week at the state competition at USU in Logan. The Food Science...
Man Paid To Gather Signatures In Uintah County Charged With Felony Forgery
A warrant has been issued and charges filed against a man who stayed in Uintah County for a few weeks as a paid...
Missing Person Report Shared By Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has shared a Missing Person report with the hope that the public will share any...
Watch Out For ‘Court Enforcement’ Scams
As always, there are more scams circulating in the region to watch for. Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has brought...
Mayor Corey Foley Visits 4th Grade Class To Recognize Civic Engagement
A local 4th grade class had a special visitor last week after an impactful class learning experience. Mr. Wall’s class...
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....
DNM Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts
Dinosaur National Monument is seeking volunteers as campground hosts for the 2026 season. “Hosts support visitor...
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.