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Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
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Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
At Home In Vernal
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Local News
Great Places To Go Fishing Over Memorial Day Weekend And Free Fishing Day
Memorial Day weekend and Free Fishing Day are just around the corner, and if you are itching to get outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, the Division of Wildlife Resources recommends several great Utah fishing destinations that are worth checking out this time of year....
Roosevelt City Mayor And Councilman Teach Local 5th Graders
5th grade students in Roosevelt City have received a hands-on learning experience about the operations of city government thanks to Roosevelt City Mayor Olsen and Councilman Busenbark. The pair recently visited all the 5th grade students at Kings Peak Elementary...
Obituaries
Sherma Jean (Oaks) Workman
Funeral services for Sherma Workman, age 75 of Vernal, will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Glines LDS Stake Center (75 South Aggie Blvd). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday morning 9:45 - 10:45 am at the church.Interment will be...
David Charles Lyon
Funeral services for David Charles Lyon, age 78, of Roosevelt, husband of Nerine Agnew Lyon, will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the...
Rebecca “Beckie” Bennion
Rebecca “Beckie” Bennion, 61, returned home to her Heavenly Father on February 15th, 2025, at her son’s home in Franklin, Idaho. Her dad was by her side as she was released from her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July...
Daryl Lee Colton
Funeral services for Daryl Colton, age 67 of Vernal, husband of Sylena Colton will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Uintah Conference Center. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Leon Harding
Funeral services for Leon Harding, age 81 of Mt. Emmons, will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center (15709 4000 N, Altamont). There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary (457 E 300 North,...
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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta...
Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?
Could a dinosaur fossil recovered from the Morrison Formation in Dinosaur National Monument belong to the largest...
I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring
It’s been a year since the fatal Green River Tunnel accident and fire on I-80. While the major restoration on the...
‘Into The Woods’ Opening Tomorrow At Vernal Theatre Live
A talented group of local actors are ready to share the popular Broadway musical ‘Into The Woods’, opening tomorrow...
Northeastern Utah Spots Make List of ‘Unusual Sites Worth Visiting In Utah’
Several local destinations made a unique tourism list with two of them sitting in the top 5. The article in Atlas...
Officials Ask Public To Report Groups Of Dead Birds As Avian Flu Cases Rise
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has confirmed that the avian flu virus has again been detected in wild birds...
HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education...
Speeding Turns Into Pursuit
A case of speeding quickly escalated during a January pursuit and charges have now been filed. According to the...
Personal Use Of A Company Card Ends In Felony Charges
Personal use of a company card caught up to a local man after the local business approached law enforcement for help...
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.