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Bureau Of Reclamation Officially Announces Flaming Gorge Releases
The Bureau of Reclamation has officially announced plans to prop up Lake Powell through releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The April 17th release states that in order to stabilize the system, Reclamation is moving quickly and initial plans include adding up to...
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Bureau Of Reclamation Officially Announces Flaming Gorge Releases
The Bureau of Reclamation has officially announced plans to prop up Lake Powell through releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The April 17th release states that in order to stabilize the system, Reclamation is moving quickly and initial plans include adding up to...
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FBI Presentation On Preventing/Detecting Scams Coming To Vernal
The FBI has invited the community to a free presentation taking place in Vernal in June focused on preventing and detecting scams. “The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks and intrusions,” shares the announcement. “We collect and share...
World’s Longest Charity Bicycle Ride Traveling Through Uintah Basin
The world’s longest charity bicycle ride is traveling through the Uintah Basin next week. Every year, the ‘Texas 4000’ competitively selects University of Texas students for an 18-month program of organizing, training for, and participating in one of the annual rides...
Obituaries
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...
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...
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Man Arrested After Stealing Pickup From Local Business, Setting Fire To It
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a vehicle was found on fire and property damage was reported at...
Victims Of Fatal Highway 40 Crash Identified
Utah Highway Patrol has identified the victims in the fatal crash that took place on Highway 40 near Strawberry...
Uintah School District Safety Exercise Planned For Friday
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Vernal Oilers Win Fourth Consecutive Northwest Division Title
The Vernal Oilers have done it again! The hockey team defeated Seattle 11-2 on Saturday to win their fourth...
Fatal Crash Reported North Of Dutch John
A tragic fatal accident north of Dutch John has been reported by Wyoming Highway Patrol. According to Wyoming Highway...
Utah Inland Port Authority Board To Consider Black Gold Project Area
A Utah Inland Port Authority press release has shared details about a potential project in Duchesne County: The Black...
Vernal City Water And Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Planned On 100 North
Vernal City Public Works has shared that Vernal City will soon begin construction on planned water and sewer...
Ashley National Forest Begins Spring Prescribed Burns
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations this spring. Prescribed fires planned for...
Tabiona Tigers Girls Basketball Team 1A State Champions
The Tabiona Tigers girls basketball team are the 1A State Champions! This hardworking team made the 1A championship...
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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Local Sports
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