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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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Local News
PIO Update On Dry Fork Fire
A wildfire reported in Dry Fork Canyon has been aptly named the Dry Fork Fire. Ashley National Forest PIO Don Jaques shared on Tuesday evening at 9pm that the fire is located east of Red Cloud Loop Road in a canyon. It was called in at 6:46pm and was only burning on...
Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department Shares Reminder Following Park Fire
A small wildland fire named the Park Fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon in Uintah County. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department reports that at approximately 3:19pm on Tuesday, fire crews responded to the Park Fire near 7550 East on Highway 40. Highway 40 was...
Obituaries
Priscilla McCook
Funeral services for Priscilla Root McCook, age 82 of Salt Lake City, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a viewing and luncheon following the services. Burial will...
Everett James Lemons
Funeral Mass for Everett James Lemons, age 91 pf Vernal, husband of Alice Lemons, will be held Tuesday August, 27, 2024 at 11:00am at St. James the Greater Catholic Church (138 West 100 North). Viewing and visitation for friends and family will be held Monday from...
Janis Leora Bigelow
Funeral services for Janis Bigelow, age 89, the wife of the late Nyle Bigelow, will be held Saturday, August 24th at 12 noon at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel (574 West 100 South). A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday from 10:30 to 11:45 am at the...
Andrade K. Santio, Sr.
Funeral services for Andrade Kevin Santio, Sr., age 61, of Ft. Duchesne, the companion of Ruby Dayzie, will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. at his home on...
Owen K Speirs
Funeral services for Owen K Speirs, age 89 the husband of Claire Speirs, will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 West 1000 North, Vernal. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6:00 - 7:30PM 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.
More Local News
DWR Gives Guidance On When To Report A Wildlife Sighting
While it may seem like wildlife are moving through populated areas more often, the Division of Wildlife Resources says...
Library On Wheels Sharing Resources
The Uintah County Library has an exciting offering that is literally on the move. The Library on Wheels travels to...
Uintah County Election Unofficial Results
Unofficial results for the Uintah County election were shared on Tuesday night. Uintah County voter turnout was 31%...
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....
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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