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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
BLM Authorizes Oil Well Development
The Bureau of Land Management has authorized a new oil well development in northeastern Utah. The BLM Vernal Field Office issued the EA for the ‘Blue Wing Tail Oil Wells’ for three Applications for Permit to Drill for the applicant, Finley Resources Incorporated. The...
USU Uintah Basin Student Named 2026 Goldwater Scholar
A USU Uintah Basin student has been named the first USU statewide campus Goldwater Scholar. The awards were announced March 27th by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, which administers the prestigious national competition. The...
Obituaries
Gloria Janet (Womack) Roberts
Services for Gloria Janet Roberts, age 72 of Roosevelt, wife of Paul Roberts, will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Cove 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 50 South Skyline Drive Roosevelt, Utah. Viewing and Visitation will be held that morning from 10:30am ~...
Spencer Braithwaite
Graveside services for Morgan Spencer Braithwaite, of Vernal, husband of Keri Houston, will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton City Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Catherine Walker
Funeral services for Catherine Walker, age 46 of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 a. m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Friday at the Hullinger Mortuary from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at the church from...
Quincy UncaSam
Graveside services for Quincy UncaSam, age 43, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Martin Spencer Davis
Funeral Services for Spencer Davis, age 81 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11 am at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 S 2500 E) with a viewing held 9:45 - 10:45 am prior to service at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park, 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. 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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Who Filed For State Office?
The 2026 midterm election includes several state offices relevant to Uintah Basin residents. Those that have filed for...
Man Arrested In Duchesne County Charged With Murder
The man arrested during a search warrant issued in Duchesne County last month has been charged with murder. The South...
DWS Employment Update
Utah’s Department of Workforce Services has released updated employment numbers, reflecting data for November 2025. No...
Flaming Gorge Community Foundation Recognizes Donation For Sewer Hookups
A 501(c)(3) focused on improving life in the Flaming Gorge area has been grateful for recent support. The January...
Last Day For Comment On Wild Trail Project
Today is the final day to submit comments on the Environmental Assessment of the Wild Trail Project proposed by...
Uintah County Leaders Comment On IRRX Expansion
Local officials have also commented on the expansion of Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc. (IRRX) in Uintah County....
Probation Check In Duchesne Results In Drug Arrest
A probation check in Duchesne City resulted in arrest for new drug violations. According to the Affidavit of Probable...
Governor’s Office Awards IRRX Tax Reduction For Rail In Uintah County
Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc (IRRX) has been awarded a post-performance tax reduction by the Governor’s Office...
Duchesne County Search And Rescue Honored At Banquet
The amazing volunteers of Duchesne County Search and Rescue were honored last week at their annual banquet. “In 2025,...
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.
