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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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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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UDOT: Longer Wait Time Coming For Indian Canyon Construction
The Utah Department of Transportation has announced that beginning July 13, drivers should plan for longer wait times through the Highway 191 Indian Canyon construction. These will be roughly 30-minute delays, as crews begin work in new areas throughout the canyon....
Red Creek Reservoir On Emergency List With Increased Fishing Limits
A Duchesne County reservoir has made a list of Utah waterbodies with emergency changes to daily fishing limits. The announcement states that “due to current low water levels from construction projects and ongoing drought impacts, the Utah Division of Wildlife...
Obituaries
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...
William “Bill” Frank Ashdown Hackler
Graveside services for William 'Bill' Hackler, age 75 of Vernal, the husband of Margaret Hackler,will be held Saturday, April 5th at 11:00am in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11, and the Patriot Riders of Utah. Visitation...
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Ribbon Cutting This Month For Duchesne High School Teen Center
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Eagle County, Colorado Files New Lawsuit Related To Uintah Basin Oil Transportation
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Public Feedback Invited On 2026 Big Game Hunting Permit Numbers
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BLM Improvements To Goblin City Hiking Trail In Southern Uintah County
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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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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.
