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USDA Announces Finalizing Of NEPA Reform
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 7th that regulatory reform to NEPA has been finalized. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations...
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USDA Announces Finalizing Of NEPA Reform
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 7th that regulatory reform to NEPA has been finalized. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations...
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Arrests Made After Vehicle Stolen From Roosevelt Gas Station
Three people were arrested on Saturday following the theft of a vehicle in Roosevelt. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, on May 16, Taylor Thorn along with Richard Nelson and Jesse Jones took a motor vehicle while they were at a gas station in Roosevelt....
Theft Of Copper Wire In Uintah County
A man was arrested in Uintah County this month for the alleged theft of copper wire from well locations. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of theft in the area of 6750 South 6000 East in Uintah County was received on April 30th and an officer...
Obituaries
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...
Waylene Reed
Funeral services for Waylene Kay Reed, age 45 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Vicki Reary
Graveside services for Vicki Reary, age 76, of Vernal, will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. A viewing will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary from 12:30 -1:45.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Carl Johnson
Funeral services for Carl Johnson, age 67, of Roosevelt, the husband of Karen Johnson, will be held on Monday, April 28th at 11:00 AM at the Pilgrim Landing 1st Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3155 Garden Drive, in Lehi, Utah). A...
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18-Year-Old Arrested In Vernal After Facebook Comment Makes Threat Against Local Judge
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Vernal after posting a comment and video on Facebook directed at a local judge. The...
TriCounty Health Confirms First Cases Of Measles; Drive-Thru Vaccinations This Saturday
TriCounty Health Department confirmed its first cases of measles this week and a drive-thru vaccination clinic is...
Seniors Committed To Profession In Education Recognized
Uintah High students in Mrs. Watkins’ ‘Teaching as a Profession’ class were recognized during a Signing Day event last...
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Vernal Police Department Makes Request Concerning Donations
The Vernal City Police Department has made a request of the community. “Our department truly appreciates the continued...
GPS In Stolen Oilfield Equipment Leads To Duchesne County Home; Arrest Made
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Compliance Check Results In Double Arrest
A parole compliance check resulted in a double arrest on Thursday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of...
UDOT Resumes U.S. Route 191 Indian Canyon Construction
While construction was paused for winter, UDOT announced that work will resume this week on the U.S. 191 Indian Canyon...
UBTech Launches 1776 Service Challenge; Invites Community To Join
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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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