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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Local News
Dean Thompson Treatment Update
24-year-old world champion cowboy Dean Thompson received the shocking diagnosis recently that he has an aggressive form of cancer. He has provided rodeo journalist Kendra Santos with several updates. On Easter Sunday he told her, “I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by...
USSD1 On Kids Canal Vandalism
Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central Canal Company piping project on Kids Canal. “This is not just damage to a pipe,” shares the message. “This project represents a major investment by the...
Obituaries
Monta Rae Showalter
Graveside services for Monta Rae Caldwell Showalter, age 88 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11 am at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery.Friends may call at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary Wednesday morning from 9:45 until 10:30 am before going to the...
Lynn Albert Bigelow
Funeral services for Lynn Albert Bigelow, age 61 of Morgan and Vernal, husband of Donica Bigelow, will be held Monday, May 19, 2025 at th Glines Chapel on the Highway, 1499 West Highway 40. Visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:00am ~...
DeeLoris (Richardson) Jones
Funeral services for DeeLoris Richardson Jones, age 89, of Vernal, will be held Saturday May 17. 2025 at 12:00PM at the Naples 1st Ward LDS Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley...
Shirlene Jensen
Funeral services for Shirlene Skinner Jensen, age 76, of Talmage will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Lake Fork Chapel in Mountain Home. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Friday from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. ...
Gina Neilson
Funeral services for Gina Anderton Neilson, age 64 of Roosevelt, the wife of Stuart Neilson, will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing at the mortuary on Friday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and Saturday from...
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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.
More Local News
Uintah Girls Wrestling Team Wins 4A Division A Title
It’s been a great week of competition for Uintah athletes. The Uintah High Girls Wrestling Team won the 4A Division A...
Baldur The Cat Vying For Title Of America’s Favorite Pet
A local small town kitty is on the fast track to fame and fortune as part of America’s Favorite Pet competition....
Man Calls Dispatch, Ends Up Arrested On Warrant
A man who called dispatch for help, whispering that someone was breaking into his home, ended up arrested on drug and...
Search For Marty Justice Continues
The search continues for a missing Uintah County man. “52 year-old Marty Justice was last seen on July 8th, 2022,”...
Work Of Local High School Artists Featured At Competitive All-State Art Show
The paintings of two Uintah High students are among the artwork of Utah’s top student artists to be on display...
Wolves 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook
2025 proved a rough year for wolf restoration efforts in the state of Colorado and reintroduction of new wolves is...
Fish And Wildlife Approves Plan To Prevent Endangered Species Listings
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially approved the new Utah Wildlife Action Plan this month, which allows...
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...
BLM Approves 15 Gas Wells In Uintah County
The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Hoy Well Pad located about 26 miles...
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.
