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Uintah County Leaders Comment On IRRX Expansion
Local officials have also commented on the expansion of Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc. (IRRX) in Uintah County. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced last week their agreement with IRRX that offers tax benefits for the company’s expansion and...
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Uintah County Leaders Comment On IRRX Expansion
Local officials have also commented on the expansion of Integrated Rail and Resources, Inc. (IRRX) in Uintah County. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced last week their agreement with IRRX that offers tax benefits for the company’s expansion and...
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Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Uintah County
A traffic stop ended in arrest in Uintah County earlier this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a vehicle was pulled over for speeding and the officer approached the vehicle and observed a meth pipe in plain sight. The driver, identified as Donald...
Meeting Today On UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection
A public hearing is scheduled for today concerning the UDOT proposed project to construct a section of raised concrete curb in the median along Highway 40 at the intersection of 1500 West in Vernal. “If constructed, the raised curb would restrict left turns from 1500...
Obituaries
Dale Hanberg
Funeral services for Dale Hanberg, age 86, of Altamont, husband of Mary Thompson Hanberg, will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday from 10:00...
Dale Giles
Funeral services for Dale Giles, age 73 of Tabiona, the husband of Lenna Young Giles, will be held at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:00 noon. There will be a viewing at the church on Thursday...
Cory Edrington
Celebration of life for Cory Edrington, age 62 of Arcadia, will be held on Thursday , November 21, 2024, at 11:00-1:00 AM at The Grace Center in Roosevelt UT.
Mary Lee Longhair
Mary Lee Conetah Longhair, age 77, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away November 15, 2024, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. Funeral services for Mary Lee Conetah Longhair, age 77, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m....
Jan Grover
Funeral services for Jan Grover, age 63 of Roosevelt, will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Uintah Theatre On The Hunt For Young Elsa And Anna
Do You Want To Build A Snowman? The search is on for two talented young performers to be part of the cast of Uintah...
Ute Fish And Wildlife Officer Sentenced In 2022 Shooting In Uinta Canyon
The Ute Fish and Wildlife Officer that shot two people in Uinta Canyon in 2022 was sentenced by a federal judge on...
Uintah County GOP Adopts Resolution For Impeachment Of Judge
The Uintah County Republican Party Central Committee adopted last week a ‘Resolution Calling for the Impeachment of...
Prescribed Pile Burns Near Seep Ridge Road/Pine Springs Canyon Road
The Bureau of Land Management announced on Friday plans to ignite slash piles in the Pine Springs project area near...
Local Tree Charity Events Coming Up
If you need a boost to get into the Christmas spirit there are two perfect events right around the corner. The 2025...
Uintah County Library Receives Exceptional Service Award
Uintah County issued a news release last week highlighting the recent achievements of the Uintah County Library under...
Christmas Tree Permits On Sale
Finding and cutting down the Christmas tree up in the Ashley National Forest is an annual tradition for many local...
Lapoint Man Highlighted In List Of Federal Cases In District Of Utah
The Department of Justice released a list on Friday highlighting federal cases in the District of Utah that continued...
Roosevelt Man Arrested For Allegedly Possessing/Distributing Child Porn
A Duchesne County man was arrested this week for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography. According to...
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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