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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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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
Bonnie Jenkins Millecam
Memorial services for Bonnie Millecam will be Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11 am at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Services under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary
Carolyn “Dolly” (Hacking) Shiner
Carolyn "Dolly" (Hacking) Shiner, age 90 of Vernal, Utah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Funeral services for Carolyn "Dolly" (Hacking) Shiner, age 90 of Vernal, will be held Monday, September 23 at 11:00am with a visitation for family and...
Franklin Taveapont, Sr.
Graveside services for Franklin Taveapont, Sr., age 61, of Whiterocks, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. There will not be a wake.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Darryl “Peanut” Andersen
Funeral services for Darryl "Peanut" Andersen, Jr. age 46 of Vernal, will be held Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 11am at the Vernal 5th ward LDS Chapel. There will be a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Morturary, and Monday from 9:45 until...
Leeus Serawop
Funeral services for Leeus Serawop, age 46, will be held on Thursday, September 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the same location.Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery. Services under...
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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...
Vernal On List Of Affordable Utah Towns To Retire In
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Uintah School District Says Protest Not Expected To Take Place On UHS Campus
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Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal
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Probation Check Reveals Large Amount Of Fentanyl
Officers called to assist Adult Probation and Patrol last month found a large amount of Fentanyl and other illegal...
New Record Lows Reported For Utah Statewide Snowpack
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BLM Approves Three New Drilling Permits In Uintah Basin
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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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Local Sports
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