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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Meet The Candidate: Nathan Rawlings For Uintah County Attorney
Nathan Rawlings recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidates series. Rawlings is a Republican running for Uintah County Attorney as a convention only candidate. He is running against incumbent Uintah County...
Uintah School District Announces Employees Of The Year
The Uintah School District Teacher of the Year is Maeser Elementary teacher Alisa Atherton. The District shared several things about Alisa that stands out: She has been recognized with the TEACH grant, the AI for K-12 grant, the FIRST LEGO League Discover grant, and...
Obituaries
Lynn R Winterton
Funeral services for Lynn R Winterton, age 83, formerly of Ioka, will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Myton Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that morning at the church from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m....
Keith Wilde
Graveside services for Keith Wilde, age 37 of Duchesne, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00 at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Evert Dubbelman
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Duchesne City Cemetery, with military honors presented.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Kade Jensen
Funeral services for Steven Kade Jensen, age 42, will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A vewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Cedarview...
Doyle Rasmussen
Funeral services for Doyle Rasmussen, age77, of Neola, husband of Diana Laris Rasmussen, will be held on Monday, July 21st, at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 AM....
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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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Better Boundaries Announces Signature Removal Campaign
Letters arriving in mailboxes across the state is the latest move in the back and forth over Proposition 4. The Utah...
Vernal Innovation Hub Celebrating 5 Years
It’s been an amazing 5 years for the Vernal Innovation Hub since opening. Innovation Hub Manager Sydney Millett says...
DUI Arrest In McDonalds Parking Lot Following Vehicle Accident
A woman involved in a vehicle accident who left the scene to get in the McDonald’s drive thru was arrested for DUI...
Preferred Concept Of Vernal Community Block Plan Presented
The preferred concept for the Vernal Community Block Plan was presented on Wednesday evening during a public meeting...
Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is...
BLM Approves Energy Infrastructure In Uintah County
The BLM has announced additional approvals on energy infrastructure. On February 4th, the BLM Vernal Field Office...
Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale
On the tail end of their 10th Season, Vernal Theatre Live issued an audition call this week. “We are beyond thrilled...
Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share...
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.
