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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...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
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...
Wyoming's Big Show
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Naples City Fireworks Restrictions
Naples City has announced their fireworks restrictions for the holiday weekend. Fireworks are only allowed on residents’ own private property in Naples City and only within Naples City’s designated areas. Fireworks are NOT allowed on city owned property, parks or...
Dutch John Town Council Cancels Fireworks; Other Festivities Continue
A popular annual fireworks show in northeastern Utah has been cancelled this year for obvious safety reasons. Flaming Gorge Resort is getting the word out about the change as well as the festivities still happening. “The Dutch John Town Council met [Monday] and voted...
Obituaries
DeeLoris (Richardson) Jones
Funeral services for DeeLoris Richardson Jones, age 89, of Vernal, will be held Saturday May 17. 2025 at 12:00PM at the Naples 1st Ward LDS Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley...
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.
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Man With Warrants Arrested At Duchesne City Gas Station
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Public Asked For Help Identifying Those Involved In Piping Vandalism
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UHS Student Council Recognized As National Gold Council Of Excellence
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BLM Authorizes Drilling Permits In Duchesne County
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Uintah County Republican Party Nominating Convention
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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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