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Utah Reservoir May Report
The state’s May water supply update shares that in a typical year, Utah’s runoff, which refills our reservoirs, would just be getting underway. Due to record-low snowpack and record-high temperatures, peak runoff has, unfortunately, already come and gone. “While...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Utah Reservoir May Report
The state’s May water supply update shares that in a typical year, Utah’s runoff, which refills our reservoirs, would just be getting underway. Due to record-low snowpack and record-high temperatures, peak runoff has, unfortunately, already come and gone. “While...
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Local News
Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award Presented To Lisa Ewell
The Vernal Chamber quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award has been presented to Lisa Ewell, the owner and operator of the Vernal Wendy’s restaurant. “Known for her strong work ethic and outgoing personality, Lisa has built lasting relationships in the community,”...
Arrest Made In Burglary Of Livestock Sale Barn In Ballard
An arrest was made last week in connection with the burglary of a livestock sale barn in Ballard. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Daniel Engle allegedly had direct involvement with the burglary during which the building was broken into and multiple...
Obituaries
Stephen LeRoy Urry
Funeral services for Stephen Urry, age 79, the husband of Kathy Urry, will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, at 1:00pm at Davis 1st Ward LDS Chapel (3990 South 1500 East).A visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00am - 12:45pm all at the church.Interment in...
Cody James Burrows
Funeral Services for Cody James Burrows, age 53 of Vernal, will be Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2 pm at the Vernal 9th Ward LDS Chapel (250 North 200 West).Viewings Friday 6-8 pm at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday 1-1:45 pm at the Church.Burial in the Vernal...
Isola Haslem
Funeral services for Isola Beth Morrill Haslem, age 94 of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 12 Noon, at the Ballard Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2561 East Hwy 40. The viewing will be held at that location from...
Brit Evelyn Robinson
Funeral services for Brit Evelyn Olstad Robinson, age 82 of Myton, will be held on April 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 -10:45 AM prior to the service. ...
Donald “Barry” Winter
Funeral services for Barry Winter, age 79, the husband of Lucinda Winter, will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10:00am at the Uintah Conference Center (313 East 200 South). A Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips...
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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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Volunteers Needed For Corkscrew Mountain Bike Trail Workday
The BLM and the Northeastern Utah Mountain Bikers are recruiting volunteers to help on a trail workday. “This workday...
Power System Safety and Wildfire Preparedness
It’s Wildfire Awareness Month and a message from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands shares that...
Ballard Man Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Son In Ribs With Screwdriver
A Ballard man is facing felony charges after allegedly stabbing his son with a screwdriver and threatening to kill his...
Retail Theft Call Ends In List Of Felony Charges
A report of retail theft at Vernal’s Walmart led to a list of felony charges for the accused. According to the...
Rangely Celebration Planned To Dedicate New Boat Ramp On White River
Festivities are planned for the dedication of the new boat ramp on the White River in the Town of Rangely, Colorado. A...
Last Two Nights To Catch Uintah Theatre’s Most Contemporary Season Yet
Tonight and tomorrow are the final two nights to catch a production from Uintah Theatre’s most contemporary season on...
New E-Bike Law Takes Effect Today
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word: Utah’s new E-Bike law takes effect today, May 6th. Here’s...
DWR: Northeastern Utah Bird Watching Locations
Where will you be enjoying World Migratory Bird Day this Saturday, May 9th? The Division of Wildlife Resources has...
Double Arrest At Duchesne Gas Station
Two individuals were arrested at a gas station in Duchesne City on Saturday after dispatch received calls from...
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.