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Division of Water Rights Warns Of Very Low Ashley And Brush Creek Projections
The State of Utah DNR Division of Water Rights issued a letter on April 29th to our local water stakeholders, including the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District, Jensen Water Improvement District, Maeser Water and Sewer Improvement District, Uintah...
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Division of Water Rights Warns Of Very Low Ashley And Brush Creek Projections
The State of Utah DNR Division of Water Rights issued a letter on April 29th to our local water stakeholders, including the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District, Jensen Water Improvement District, Maeser Water and Sewer Improvement District, Uintah...
At Home In Vernal
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USU Uintah Basin Partners With Ken Garff Tech Track Summer Camp
If your teen is looking for ways to fill their time this summer, USU Uintah Basin has a free opportunity worth looking into. USU Uintah Basin has partnered with Uintah School District to host the Ken Garff Tech Track Summer Camp 2026. These free summer camps are being...
Truck Driver Charged In 2025 Deadly Green River Tunnel Fire That Killed Three
A semi truck driver is facing felony charges, including Aggravated Homicide, connected to the massive deadly pileup and fire that involved 26-vehicles on February 14, 2025, in the westbound Green River tunnel on Wyoming’s Interstate 80. According to court documents,...
Obituaries
George M Coonradt
Funeral Services for George Martin Coonradt age 89, of Vernal will be held Tuesday September 23, 2025 at the Ashley 2nd Ward Chapel 11 AM (3040 North Vernal Ave).Viewings will be Monday 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Tuesday at the Church 10-10:45.Burial...
Irene Cooper
Funeral services for Irene Caldwell Cooper, age 78 of Roosevelt, the wife of Nelden Cooper, will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Central Park Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening...
Gerald Courtright
Funeral services for Gerald Ray Courtright, age 95, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park...
Rachel Miller
Funeral services for Rachel Miller, age 32 formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park ....
Quinn Kyle Cesspooch, Jr.
Funeral services for Quinn Cesspooch, Jr. age 3, of Fort Duchesne, the son of Quinn Senior and Shannon Penningjack Cesspooch, will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on...
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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.
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