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Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District
Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working...
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Measles Infections Double In TriCounty Health District
Measles infections doubled over the last week in the TriCounty Health district. According to the health department announcement on April 1st, TriCounty Health Department now has 56 confirmed measles infections, up from 23 infections last week. “Everyone’s working...
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11:00 AM
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Agricultural Land Easements Available Through Natural Resources Conservation Service
Drought has far reaching effects, and help for agricultural operations, including in rural areas like the Uintah Basin, is available. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026...
Man Arrested For Stealing Gun Suppressor From Vernal Store
A man was arrested last week for allegedly stealing a gun suppressor from a Vernal store. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, security camera footage of the incident showed a man positively identified as James Swett reaching over the counter to find the...
Obituaries
Robert Anderson
Graveside services for Robert Anderson, age 58, formerly of Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Duchesne American Legion, Marine Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard...
Garnet Mae (Kiever) Hatch
Celebration of Life for Garnet Hatch, age 80 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 11 at 11:00am at the Vernal Christian Church, 1845 W 750 S. Interment in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Roy William Steen
Funeral services for Roy Steen, age 80, of Dutch John, Utah, husband of Anne Steen,will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Dutch John LDS Ward Chapel, NW Corner BLVD 6th Ave, Dutch John, Utah. Visitation for family and friends will be from 12:30pm ~...
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.
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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.
Public Affairs
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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.