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USDA Announces Finalizing Of NEPA Reform
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 7th that regulatory reform to NEPA has been finalized. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations...
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USDA Announces Finalizing Of NEPA Reform
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 7th that regulatory reform to NEPA has been finalized. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations...
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Town Of Rangely Restrictions Announced
If you live in the Rangely area there were a few important announcements recently made you’ll need to know about. On June 19th, the Town of Rangely announced that, effective immediately, the Town of Rangely is in Stage 1 Water Restrictions. What does this mean for...
Utah Senate Confirms Duchesne County Native To Utah Supreme Court
The Utah Senate has officially confirmed Duchesne County native Jay Jorgensen to the Utah Supreme Court. Jay Jorgensen is from the community of Ioka in Duchesne County. When nominating him, Governor Cox stated that “Jay Jorgensen is one of Utah’s brightest legal...
Obituaries
John Robert Burns
Funeral services for John Robert Burns, age 65 of Tridell, the husband of Michelle Burns, will be held Friday , October 4, 2024 at 11AM, at the Tridell LDS Chapel. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday 9:45-10:45AM at the Church.Interment will be in the...
Linda Morrill
Funeral services for Linda Morrill, age 72 of Roosevelt, wife of Nola Morrill, will be held at October 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Following the...
Lloyd Elden Brady
Funeral Services for Lloyd Elden Brady, age 94 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 11 AM at the Jensen Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Blackburn Mortuary from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30- 10:45...
Elona Simonette
Funeral services for Elona Simonette, age 89 of Myton, will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Myton Cemetery. Services under the...
Jackie Tucker
Funeral services for Jackie Tucker, age 91, of Mt. Emmons, the wife of Vearl Tucker, will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday...
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Preferred Concept Of Vernal Community Block Plan Presented
The preferred concept for the Vernal Community Block Plan was presented on Wednesday evening during a public meeting...
Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is...
BLM Approves Energy Infrastructure In Uintah County
The BLM has announced additional approvals on energy infrastructure. On February 4th, the BLM Vernal Field Office...
Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale
On the tail end of their 10th Season, Vernal Theatre Live issued an audition call this week. “We are beyond thrilled...
Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share...
Duchesne High Girls Wrestling Wins 2A/1A Division; Tabiona Takes 2nd
Duchesne High School hosted the 2A/1A Division A girls wrestling tournament over the weekend and Duchesne girls...
Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options
Contour Airlines announced a new partnership this week that is a positive for locals with travel plans. JetBlue has...
UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a project in Vernal to construct a section of raised...
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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