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Trump Administration Orders Craig Station To Remain Open
The day before the Craig Station coal plant in Moffat County was set to close, the Trump Administration issued an order to keep the operations going. The announcement states, “On December 30, 2025, Department of Energy issued emergency order 202-25-14…to Tri-State...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Trump Administration Orders Craig Station To Remain Open
The day before the Craig Station coal plant in Moffat County was set to close, the Trump Administration issued an order to keep the operations going. The announcement states, “On December 30, 2025, Department of Energy issued emergency order 202-25-14…to Tri-State...
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Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Gala And Awards Meeting
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce held its 77th Annual Gala and Awards Dinner last week at the Uintah Conference Center. This year’s business award winners were Coffee at 1020, Vernal Brewing Company, Liberty Energy, Uintah Basin Healthcare, Goodrich Mud Co., and...
Heber Bypass Route Pushback
Heber City officials are pushing back against the UDOT plans for the Heber Bypass that would route industrial traffic off Highway 40 through north fields and away from downtown. The letter from Heber City Council and Wasatch County Council states that “after careful...
Obituaries
Larry Richardson
Funeral services for Larry Richardson, age 78 of Duchesne, the husband of Debbie Gines Richardson, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Following...
Jawslynn Steele
Funeral services for Jawlynn Steele, age 32, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 9:45 prior to the service.Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery.
Evans Cesspooch
Funeral services for Evans Cesspooch, age 86, will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held on Tuesday at the Hullinger Mortuary.Following the services he will be cremated.
Lynne Neil King
Funeral services for Lynne Neil King, age 92 of Vernal, the husband of Joye King, will be held Tuesday October 22 at 11 am at the Phllips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday evening from 6-8 pm and Tuesday 9:45-10:45am all...
Eva Mae Brandt
Funeral services for Eva Mae Hardinger Brandt, age 95, of Roosevelt, the wife of the late Eldrith Brandt, will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.A viewing will be held on Saturday...
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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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Liberty Mutual Denies Coverage Of Ongoing Uintah County Workplace Injury Case
Insurance Business reported on Monday on a federal lawsuit tied to a 2018 workplace injury that occurred in Uintah...
Prescribed Burning Planned This Week For Flaming Gorge Ranger District
The Ashley National Forest has announced that there will be prescribed burning this week on the Flaming Gorge Ranger...
NASA Astronaut Inspires Students And Locals
A real NASA astronaut visited the Uintah Basin last week, inspiring students and adults alike. Uintah School District...
UDOT Indian Canyon Construction Continues
Work on US-191 in Indian Canyon continues. Crews this fall have been working at multiple locations. The areas of focus...
CIB Awards Ballard City Funds For New Road Corridor
The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has approved a $3.3 million dollar grant for a new road corridor, with most...
Road Rage Incident Involving Funeral Procession Ends In Arrest
A man was arrested last week in Uintah County after his actions constituted what is defined as road rage in Utah Code....
Duchesne County Commission Resolution Supporting Green Light For Veterans
Veterans Day is next week and Duchesne County has plans to join the National Association of Counties in becoming a...
Uintah County Election Audit Date Adjusted
Tomorrow is Election Day. There will only be one Vote Center open in Uintah County on Election Day and it will be in...
‘Fix Our Forests Act’ Moving Forward
Senator John Curtis continues to push the ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ forward that was introduced this year to combat...
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.
