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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
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Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department Shares Reminder Following Park Fire
A small wildland fire named the Park Fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon in Uintah County. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department reports that at approximately 3:19pm on Tuesday, fire crews responded to the Park Fire near 7550 East on Highway 40. Highway 40 was...
Food Drive Boxes Set Up For Local TSA Agents And Their Families
A five-week federal standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security is affecting airports across the nation. The Vernal Regional Airport has continued to function as TSA employees continue to work even though it has been without pay. In response, concerned...
Obituaries
Glen Horrocks
Funeral services for Glen Horrocks, ate 92 of Duchesne, will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Duchesne Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Friday from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the...
Laura “Fran” Clare
Funeral services for Fran Clare will be held Saturday at 11:00am Naples 1st Ward LDS Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West), and...
Aleen Deon (Merkley) Barker
Funeral services for Aleen Barker, age 79, the wife of the late Terry Barker, will be held on Friday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the Maeser 4th Ward LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). A visitation for family and friends will take place Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00...
Kaylem Cesspooch
Funeral services for Kaylem Cesspooch, age 22, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Dennis Clayton Curtis
Funeral services for Dennis Clayton Curtis, age 74 the husband of Racheal Reed Curtis of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday, may 31 at 12 noon at the Uintah Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Viewings will be Friday evening from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary...
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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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2026 UBTech Champions of Education Announced
The 2026 UBTech Champion Award was awarded to Marcia Barber at last week’s President’s Champion Gala event. Marcia...
Uintah County Commission Meeting Recap
The Uintah County Commission met for their weekly business meeting on Tuesday, January 20th. New benefit options with...
Duchesne County Water Needs And Conservation
Duchesne County has work to do when it comes to water needs into the future and county leaders want to see new water...
Roosevelt City Announces Road Construction Project
Mild winter weather is making for a long construction season. Roosevelt City announced this week that construction has...
Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition – New Name Of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition
The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition is welcoming a new county and with it a new official name for the...
Woman Arrested In Roosevelt After Stealing Car With Dog Inside
Report of an alleged vehicle theft in Duchesne County ended in arrest and multiple new charges for a woman recently...
Compliance Check Ends In Drug Arrest In Lapoint
On January 15th, a compliance check at a Lapoint residence resulted in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable...
Prescribed Burn Starting Today In Ashley National Forest
Prescribed burning is common this time of year. The most recent announcement is within the Ashley National Forest...
Farm Bureau/Miracle of Agriculture Make Meat Donation in Duchesne County
A wonderful partnership is making sure local families in need have what they need for their growing families. The...
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.
