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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert
Scammers are hard at work doing what they do best. Finding ways, old and new, to suck the money from their latest victims. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public of an old scam making the rounds again. “If you receive a call from someone saying they...
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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert
Scammers are hard at work doing what they do best. Finding ways, old and new, to suck the money from their latest victims. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public of an old scam making the rounds again. “If you receive a call from someone saying they...
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Ute Tribe Enacts Ordinance Restricting ATV Use On Tribal Lands
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a Public Notice dated April 14th of an enacted Ordinance concerning ‘Trespassing on Tribal Lands’. The Notice states, “As its title suggests, Ordinance No. 25-006 amends the Tribe’s existing code governing trespass on Tribal lands and...
Tragic End To Search For Missing Vulnerable Adult In Sweetwater County
It’s a very tragic end in the search for a vulnerable young man who was reported missing out of Sweetwater County early this week. The public was asked to watch for a missing young man who was classified as a vulnerable adult due to having Autism and a seizure...
Obituaries
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...
Douglas Ray Gardiner
Funeral Services for Douglass Ray Gardiner, age 73, the husband of Teena Muse Gardiner of Vernal, will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11 am at the Vernal Christian Church, with viewings held Wednesday, April 2nd from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary and Thursday 1...
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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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...
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...
Interview With Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold
Newly elected Naples City Mayor Brock Arnold recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on the...
Senator Curtis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation For Drought Mitigation Program
U.S. Senator John Curtis is part of the team that has introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Large-Scale...
Buddies Needed For Upcoming ‘Night To Shine’
Want to put a new spin on your Valentine’s Day this year? Volunteer as a buddy at this year’s ‘Night To Shine’...
Releases From Flaming Gorge Discussed By Colorado River Advisory Committee
Dry conditions and low snowpack put a target on Flaming Gorge for states and communities downstream. During a meeting...
Report Of Firearm On Bus A False Alarm
A report of a firearm on a bus in Duchesne County on Tuesday was thankfully a false alarm. Roosevelt City Police...
Man Charged After Brandishing And Discharging Firearm
Brandishing and discharging a firearm had consequences for an individual on Saturday in Uintah County. According to...
‘Heart Of The Basin’ Warming Center In Vernal Needs Volunteers To Stay Open
The Heart of the Basin Warming Center in Vernal is keeping those who would be sleeping in the cold safe and warm one...
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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