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Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced
Tuesday was a significant day for energy development on Forest Service lands in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. “We...
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Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced
Tuesday was a significant day for energy development on Forest Service lands in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. “We...
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GPS In Stolen Oilfield Equipment Leads To Duchesne County Home; Arrest Made
Having a built-in GPS in a piece of oil field equipment helped investigators arrest the alleged thief in Duchesne County this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the theft occurred on a Four Point oilfield location close to Dart Lane in January. A...
Compliance Check Results In Double Arrest
A parole compliance check resulted in a double arrest on Thursday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a compliance check at Tobias Lopez’ residence found that Mariea Hackford was also at the residence. Both Tobias and Mariea were on ankle...
Obituaries
Cathy McDonald
Funeral services for Cathy McDonald, age 71 of Roosevelt, the wife of Ken McDonald, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing that morning at the center from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be...
Scott D. Hirschi
Funeral services for Scott Hirschi, age 89 of Roosevelt, the husband of Carma White Hirschi, will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Cove 2nd Ward Chapel, 250 W 300 N. There will be a viewing that morning at the church from 9:30-10:45...
Patricia Cornaby
A viewing for Patricia Arnold Cornaby, age 81 of Neola, will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Following viewing she will be cremated. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Ambie Redfoot
Funeral services for Judith Ambrosia Redfoot, "Ambie", age 63, of Whiterocks, will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 PM on Thursday at her home.. Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery....
Brandon Ivie
Graveside services for Brandon Ivie, age 41, will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 12:30 PM, at the Strawberry Cemetery near Duchesne. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 12:00 at the Duchesne 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel, 130 South 300 East. Services under the...
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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 or in person at the Home & Garden Show March 20–21. 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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Dinosaurland Cornhole Classic Coming Up
January is a tough month for many so thankfully there are fun local events to help battle the winter blues. The...
Vernal Man Sentenced For 2024 Attempted Aggravated Murder Of Vernal Officer
The 8th District courtroom in Vernal was full of uniformed officers on Tuesday, there in support of their fellow...
Input Invited On Northwest Pipeline’s New Daggett Compressor Station
The time to give input is now for a Wild Trail Project proposed by Northwest Pipeline in Daggett County. Northwest has...
Rural Utah Receives Funding To Modernize Care
The Uintah Basin and other rural areas of Utah are eligible for help aimed at modernizing health care across the...
Registration For Self Defense Classes Opens This Week
If you’re a woman and learning self defense is among your goals for 2026, an opportunity is coming up to help you...
Prom Drive Partners With Night To Shine
A favorite annual event that provides a red carpet experience and prom for our special needs community members is just...
Make Ice Safety Top Priority While Ice Fishing
Ice fishing on Flaming Gorge is heating up and Wyoming State Parks and Wyoming Game and Fish has a message for...
Stolen Uintah County Skid Steer Tracked To Texas; Arrest Made
Having GPS trackers installed on equipment paid off big time for the owner of a trailer and skid steer that were...
Alcohol And Guns Don’t Mix
A traffic stop in the region provided an opportunity to remind the public that alcohol consumption and firearms never...
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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