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Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced
Tuesday was a significant day for energy development on Forest Service lands in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. “We...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Big Changes To Federal Oil And Gas Leasing Procedures Announced
Tuesday was a significant day for energy development on Forest Service lands in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. “We...
USU Uintah Basin Mentoring Lunch & Learn
12:00 PM
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Uintah County GOP Chairman On Proposition 4 Signature Shortfall
The statewide GOP-led effort to put Proposition 4 back on the ballot for Utah voters to decide its fate appears to have fallen short of the signatures necessary. The initiative met the needed signatures in nearly all of Utah’s counties, including in northeastern Utah....
Unattended Campfire And Truck Fire Reported By Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department
Uintah County has been hit hard with wildfires this week. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department has reported 3 in just a few days. “Over the past 24 hours, LaPoint-Tridell crews assisted Avalon Fire with two separate incidents,” shares their announcement. “[On March...
Obituaries
Newell H Warren
Funeral Services for Newell Warren, age 95 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12 NOON at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. There will be a viewing Saturday 1 Hour Prior to service. Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Services under the...
Dale Carr
Funeral services for Dale Carr, age 67 of Vernal, the husband of Elaine Carr, will be held Saturday December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Ashley 2nd Ward LDS Chapel, (3040 North Vernal Ave). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at...
Charlie Andrew Poulsen
Funeral services for Charlie Poulsen, age 53 of Salt Lake City, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in the John Harmes...
Lurrine Bird Duncan
Funeral services for Lurrine Marie Bird Duncan, age 94, of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center, 447 E Lagoon Street. There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on...
Roger Arzy Mitchell
Funeral services for Roger Arzy Mitchell, age 72, husband of Belinda Goff Mitchell, will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that morning at the...
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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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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Tips
Deputies with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or...
6th Annual Polar Bear Run This Saturday
Let’s go riding for a good cause this weekend. The 6th annual Polar Bear Run is happening on Saturday starting at...
Roosevelt City In The Christmas Spirit
Roosevelt City is in the Christmas Spirit and inviting the public to join them. Shop with a Cop is still looking for...
Vernal City Seeking Those Qualified To Perform Water Source Study
Vernal City and Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District are inviting engineering and water resource firms...
Ashley National Forest Announces Plans For Prescribed Burns
Prescribed burning in the region is common this time of year. The most recent announcement is within the Ashley...
Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief
So many personal items can now be tracked, a feature which many use on a daily basis. Perhaps less talked about but...
Charges Follow Traffic Stop That Uncovered Meth And Fentanyl
Charges have been filed in the case of a traffic stop that occurred last month in Uintah County. According to the...
Uintah County Commission Accepts BLM Easement For Ashley Gorge Parking
A Uintah County Commission meeting was held on Tuesday and the following are a few highlights from the meeting: The...
Explosion And Fire At EV Charging Station In Moffat County
A scary incident took place at an EV charging station in Moffat County on Tuesday. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office...
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
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