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HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
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HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
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Local News
Great Horse Rescue During Sweetwater County’s Scott’s Bottom Fire
First responders are credited with saving lives during the Scott’s Bottom/FMC Park Fire that was reported in a nature preserve on Saturday before 5pm in Wyoming’s Green River. The community was devastated and frustrated after not being allowed into the area where many...
Measles Exposure Locations
TriCounty Health Department confirmed new measles exposure locations late last week. The two added to the list are Uintah Basin Healthcare Women’s Clinic on March 16th and Vernal Brewing Company March 12th, 13th, and 14th. “If you have been to any of these places on...
Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Stinger
Funeral Mass for Robert Stinger, age 80, of Roosevelt, husband of Cindy Bowden Stinger, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Helen’s Catholic Church. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Cremation will follow...
William “BILL” Martin
Funeral Services for Bill Martin, age 78. the husband of LeeAnn Betts Martin of Vernal, will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11 AM at the Uintah Conference Center. A Visitation will be 9-10:45 am at the Conference Center prior to the services. Burial will be in the...
Adolph Navarro Vieyra
Funeral Services for Adolph Navarro Vieyra, age 85 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church of Vernal (2100 West Highway 40). A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 11:45am-12:45am at the Church....
Wyatt Benjamin Wood
Funeral services for Elder Wyatt Benjamin Wood, age 19, son of John and Jeanne Wood, will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd). A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips...
Jocita Poowegup
Funeral services for Jocita Poowegup, age 30, of Vernal, will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Whiterocks Episcopal Church. A wake will be held after 4PM on Tuesday at Richard & Joline's home on Little Chicago Road in Ft. Duchesne. Burial...
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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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Public’s Help Requested For Snowmobile Trail Systems
The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division and the Utah Snowmobile Association are requesting...
Man Arrested For DUI Also Charged With Physical And Sexual Assault
An Attempt to Locate on an alleged drunk driver resulted in a variety of serious charges for the night’s events....
Helicopter Crash At Wolf Creek Campground Off SR-35
Miraculously, four people aboard a helicopter near Wolf Creek Campground survived a crash that mangled the helicopter....
Local Nurse Receives DAISY Award
A local nurse was recently announced as a recipient of The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. Maddison Florence...
‘Night To Shine’ Registration Closes Tomorrow
The most magical night of the year is coming up next month and the window of time to sign up special needs community...
USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair Held
Students came to impress at the 2026 Utah State University Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair...
Uinta Railway Update From Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles
Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles serves as the Co-Chair of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and...
Sportsmanship And Support Make For Memorable Swim Competition
Another broken record made for a memorable swim competition over the weekend, but that wasn’t the only special moment....
USU ECA Program Helping Rural Small Businesses
A Utah State University program is making a difference in the Uintah Basin and across the state. The USU Extension’s...
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.
