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Disposal Plant Fire In Uintah County
A disposal plant near 12 Mile Wash Road in Uintah County caught fire around noon on Tuesday. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reported some details on what happened. “A tanker was offloading condensate into a tank at a disposal location when the tank overflowed and...
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Disposal Plant Fire In Uintah County
A disposal plant near 12 Mile Wash Road in Uintah County caught fire around noon on Tuesday. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office reported some details on what happened. “A tanker was offloading condensate into a tank at a disposal location when the tank overflowed and...
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Duchesne County Election Unofficial Results
Unofficial election results were shared across Duchesne County on Tuesday night. For Roosevelt City Mayor, Tommy Kent Olsen received 606 votes and Don Busenbark received 458 votes. For two positions on Roosevelt City Council, Rowdy Cloward received 547 votes, Beau...
Colowyo Mine In Moffat County Officially Closing By End Of The Year
The Colowyo Mine in Moffat County will very soon officially close. According to a press release from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Tri-State will transition to full reclamation of the Colowyo Mine, following the conclusion of coal production by...
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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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5th Annual Disabled Outdoorsmen Ice Fishing Event Canceled Due To Weather
A fun and favorite annual ice fishing event has been cancelled “due to the warm weather and sketchy ice conditions”....
Sign Your Special Needs Loved One Up For A ‘Night To Shine’
If you haven’t done so already, the window to sign up your special needs loved one for the ‘Night to Shine’ in Vernal...
USU Uintah Basin Faculty Member Recognized
A USU Uintah Basin faculty member has been named one of the statewide Adjunct Teachers of the Year. Steve Merrell is...
Local Agencies Share Condolences After Passing Of Local Officer
The law enforcement community and beyond are mourning the passing of a well known officer in Duchesne County on...
Uintah County Woman Behind Bars For Drug Distribution
A Uintah County woman was arrested this week on drug distribution charges. According to court documents, 38-year-old...
Shed Antler Hunting Opens Soon; Ethics Course Is Required
If the mild winter continues it could be a big year for shed antler hunting but the Utah Division of Wildlife...
What Upgrades Are Planned For Duchesne Branch Library Remodel?
By now the patrons of the Duchesne Branch Library have heard of the upcoming temporary closure while a remodel of the...
Uintah Schools Foundation Accepting Nominations For ‘Teachers In Excellence’
Is there a teacher in the Uintah School District that has positively impacted your life or the life of a student you...
Vernal City Invites Community Feedback Through Text Message
Social media can be a great tool for sharing information but it’s not always the best mode of direct communication....
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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