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2026 Uintah County Republican Convention Results
The Uintah County GOP Nominating Convention was held last night at the Uintah Conference Center where Republican Party delegates from across the county voted for the candidates to represent the Republican Party on the 2026 election ballot. Steve Labrum for Sheriff was...
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2026 Uintah County Republican Convention Results
The Uintah County GOP Nominating Convention was held last night at the Uintah Conference Center where Republican Party delegates from across the county voted for the candidates to represent the Republican Party on the 2026 election ballot. Steve Labrum for Sheriff was...
Wyoming's Big Show
Local News
Former Uintah County Corrections Officer Sentenced
A former Uintah County corrections officer was sentenced last week in 8th District Court for a conviction tied to domestic violence. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, James Smuin performed actions of abuse at the victim in the presence of children. The...
Fatal Semi Crash In Duchesne County
A fatal semi crash took place in Duchesne County last week. According to Utah Highway Patrol, on June 19 at approximately 5pm, a 1979 Kenworth semitruck hauling a load of hay was traveling west on SR-87 at approximately 12000 West. The semi approached a bend on the...
Obituaries
Jennifer Capwell Myore
There will be a viewing for Jennifer Ruth Capwell Myore, age 50, of Roosevelt, on Thursday, November 7, at the Roosevelt Christian Assembly (870 E 200 N) beginning at 4:00 p.m. and going until 7:00 p.m. at which time there will be a short farewell program with a...
Jane Taveapont Steele
Funeral services for Jane Taveapont Steele, age 69 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. The burial will be held at the Red Knoll Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Marjorie Ann Richardson
Funeral services for Marjorie Ann Workman Richardson, age 62 of Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning at the...
Gladys Peterson
Funeral Service for Gladys Peterson, age 85 of Jensen, will be held Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11 am at the Jensen LDS Chapel with a viewing held 1 hour prior to service at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Jensen Cemetery under the care of Blackburn Vernal...
Harold “Auer” Warren
Funeral services for Auer Warren, age 93 of Jensen, the husband of Rita Warren, will be held Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Jensen Ward LDS Chapel.Visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in the Jensen Cemetery under the direction of...
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Uintah Boys Wrestling Win 6th Straight State Title/Uintah Girls Takes 3rd Place
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Uintah Wrestling Coach Named 2025-2026 Gold Star Coach By UHSAA
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Daddy Daughter Dance Coming Up February 28th At Tridell Community Room
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Vernal City Offers Reminders On Pedestrian Safety
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Vernal Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child
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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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