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Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business...
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Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business...
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Public Hearing for District Budgets
The Uintah School Board announced last week plans for a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year and the final amended budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The hearing will be held...
Target Shooting Events Coming Up
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an announcement on Thursday of two shooting events coming up that you don’t want to miss. The fourth annual .22 Wild Bunch Shoot will be held Friday, June 5 from 3-6 p.m. at the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex in Vernal....
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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Vernal City Gives Update On Proposed Water Rates
Vernal City has provided an update as changes to water rates are being explored. On April 29th, public comment was...
2026 UDOT Projects For Northeastern Utah
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Construction Continues On Vernal 100 North Sewer Replacement
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Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Official Ribbon Cutting
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Get Ready For Explore Duchesne County Summer Passport Program
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Agricultural Land Easements Available Through Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Man Arrested For Stealing Gun Suppressor From Vernal Store
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Bear Safety Message For Fort Duchesne And Surrounding Communities
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National Association Of Student Councils Recognize Uintah Student Leaders
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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
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