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Aerial Support Joins Dry Fork Fire Suppression Efforts
Several positive things happened with the Dry Fork Fire yesterday. First, Utah Fire Info reported on Wednesday evening that the fire remained in its existing footprint at 24 acres. The decrease is due to more accurate mapping compared to original estimates that the...
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Aerial Support Joins Dry Fork Fire Suppression Efforts
Several positive things happened with the Dry Fork Fire yesterday. First, Utah Fire Info reported on Wednesday evening that the fire remained in its existing footprint at 24 acres. The decrease is due to more accurate mapping compared to original estimates that the...
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Two Adults Missing On Yampa River Found In Search And Rescue Operation
It’s a positive ending to a search and rescue operation in western Colorado on Tuesday. According to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, an adult male and adult female put in on the Yampa River from Moffat County Road 19 on Saturday and the Sheriff’s Office was...
Never Touch Or Take Home Baby Deer Or Elk
This is the time of year the odds increase you could come across a deer fawn or an elk calf while out hiking or camping but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a clear safety message on behalf of the baby animals. Do not touch, try to feed, or take a baby...
Obituaries
Noland Bergstrom
Funeral services for Noland Bergstrom, age 80, of Talamge, will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Home/Lake Fork Chapel. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Cremation will follow. Services under the...
Lyle David Freston
A memorial service for Lyle Freston, age 70, will be held Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following services his cremated remains will be buried in the Leota Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Raycita Quinn
Funeral services for Raycita Cuch Quinn, age 53 of Vernal, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake at Marion Serawop’s home (7685 E 7050 S, Ft. Duchesne, UT) after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday....
Jordan Van
Funeral services for Jordan Van, age 35 of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Monarch Cemetery. Services under the direction of the...
Willie Williams
Funeral services for Willie Williams, age 83 of Roosevelt, will be held at the Uintah River Ward Chapel on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a viewing on Sunday from 5-7 p.m at the Hullinger Mortuary and from 10-10:45 a.m. Monday at the church....
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Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is...
BLM Approves Energy Infrastructure In Uintah County
The BLM has announced additional approvals on energy infrastructure. On February 4th, the BLM Vernal Field Office...
Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale
On the tail end of their 10th Season, Vernal Theatre Live issued an audition call this week. “We are beyond thrilled...
Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share...
Duchesne High Girls Wrestling Wins 2A/1A Division; Tabiona Takes 2nd
Duchesne High School hosted the 2A/1A Division A girls wrestling tournament over the weekend and Duchesne girls...
Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options
Contour Airlines announced a new partnership this week that is a positive for locals with travel plans. JetBlue has...
UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a project in Vernal to construct a section of raised...
Vernal On List Of Affordable Utah Towns To Retire In
Affordable is a relative term but apparently compared to most other areas of Utah, Vernal is among the ‘Best...
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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