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Proposed Pay Increase For Uintah County Elected Officials On Today’s Commission Agenda
The proposed increase in Uintah County Executive Officers pay is on today’s Uintah County Commission agenda, among other items. The proposed pay increase was initially introduced by Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins on August 27th during a work session. A public hearing on...
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Proposed Pay Increase For Uintah County Elected Officials On Today’s Commission Agenda
The proposed increase in Uintah County Executive Officers pay is on today’s Uintah County Commission agenda, among other items. The proposed pay increase was initially introduced by Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins on August 27th during a work session. A public hearing on...
Roosevelt Community Christmas Sing-Along
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Cold Water Dangers; Utah State Parks Urges Life Jacket Use
With temperatures dropping rapidly across Utah, the Division of Outdoor Recreation and the Division of State Parks are urging those who continue to boat, fish, hunt and recreate on or near the water to take extra precautions. Cold water immersion can be deadly, even...
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office Using New System To Track Mental Health Crises
Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office has introduced a new system of collecting data aimed at improving care during mental health crises. Dispatchers will still code calls according to standard protocols but responding deputies now have ways to document if a...
Obituaries
John Jorgensen
a viewing for John Jorgensen, age 86 of Ioka, the husband of Louise Jorgensen, will be held on Tuesday, February 4th at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10-10:45 am. Following the viewing will be a private family service. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services...
Laverne Johnson Slaugh
Funeral services for Laverne Johnson Slaugh, age 86, of Roosevelt, wife of Ralph Slaugh will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and...
Zuella “Babes” Murray
Funeral services for Zuella Fae "Babes" Murray, age 63, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the community building. Burial will be in...
Dennis A Montgomery
Funeral services for Dennis Alan Montgomery, age 79, of Roosevelt, the husband of Loreen Malnar LaRose Montgomery, will be held on Thursday January 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at...
Julie Faye McArthur
A Celebration of Life for Julie Gurr McArthur, age 69 of Roosvelt, will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a visitation from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park next to her husband...
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DWR: Where To Test Harvested Deer For Chronic Wasting Disease
It’s fall which means many are preparing for the deer hunt. As you do so, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an...
Uinta Basin Railway And “New” NEPA Update At Uintah Basin Energy Summit
NEPA and the Uinta Basin Railway was a focus of several speakers at day 2 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on...
Oil/Gas Lease Sale Scheduled For Public Lands Managed By Vernal Field Office
The Bureau of Land Management announced this week an oil and gas lease sale offering 46 oil and gas parcels totaling...
7th Year Of Hotel Vernal Haunt Offers New Experiences And New Rooms
The favorite Halloween event that supports local charities is back for its 7th year. “Hotel Vernal Haunt returns to...
Walking Park Trees Replaced And New Watering System Installed
The Freestone Legacy Walking Park welcomes walkers throughout the entire year and thanks to a local grant, the park...
Uintah High Student Council Celebrates Davis Dragons
The Uintah High School Student Council found a way to celebrate the Davis Dragons on a recent accomplishment. Davis...
Duchesne Fire Department Safety Message
The Duchesne Fire Department has another safety message for the community. When it comes to home heating, be sure to...
Full House At 2025 Uintah Basin Energy Summit
The Uintah Conference Center was at capacity on Wednesday for day 1 of the 2025 Uintah Basin Energy Summit. Over 500...
Arrests Made In Meeker Area Wildfire Investigation
Arrests have been made in the Yellow Jacket Fire investigation in Rio Blanco County northeast of Meeker. First...
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.
