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Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
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Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
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Where Is The Smoke From?
If you’ve noticed hazy skies over the last few days you were right to guess there are wildfires to blame. Utah Fire Info shared on Saturday that the severe haze was from increased wildfire activity, including the Iron Fire and Sawmill Fire in western Utah. The biggest...
Frost Ties For Win At Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo; DRR Weekend Results
A Uintah Basin local bullrider tied for 1st at the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo over the weekend, thrilling the crowd. World champion bull rider Josh Frost received 88.5 points on bull ‘Workin Man’, tying with Dalton Allred on ‘Big Wishita’. Frost shared that this was a...
Obituaries
Terry H Barker
Funeral services for Terry H Barker, age 80 of Vernal, the husband of Aleen Barker, will be held Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 11:00am at the Maeser 4th Ward LDS Chapel (3040 North 1500 West). Viewing and Visitation will be held Monday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the...
Dennis Salisbury
A Memorial Service for Dennis Paul Salisbury, age 71, of Roosevelt, the husband of Karen Wiswell Salisbury, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following the service,...
Carolyn Slade
Funeral services for Carolyn Slade, age 83 of Vernal, the wife of Eddie Slade, will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Maeser 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday morning 9:30-10:45AM at...
Sybil Gross Phillips
Funeral Services for Sybil Gross Phillips, age 75 of Vernal, will be held Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11 AM at the Maeser Stake Center with viewings held Thursday, August 15th from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary and Friday 1 hr prior to service at the Chapel. Burial...
Terry “Butch” Douglas Mace
Funeral services for Terry "Butch" Mace, age 69 of Vernal, the husband of Pam Mace, will be held Friday August, 16, 2024 at 12:00pm. Viewing and visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Friday from 10:45am ~ 11:45am all at the...
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UDOT FIBER Project On Highway 40 Starting Monday
The Utah Department of Transportation has announced a major project that will run on Highway 40 from Heber City to the...
Vernal City Council Recap
All agenda items were approved during the Vernal City Council meeting on Wednesday evening. Highlights from the...
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake In The Uinta Mountains On Thursday
An earthquake with an epicenter in the Uinta Mountains near the Wyoming border occurred on Thursday. According to the...
80’s Dress Up Night Part Of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Closing Weekend
It’s been a successful run so far for Steel Magnolias at Vernal Theatre Live and closing weekend includes a fun...
Vernal Police Chief Responds To Claims Made By Kimberly Hyde Murder Suspect
Vernal Police Chief Mike Gledhill has responded after an interview with the primary suspect in a Vernal murder was...
Population Changes Outlined In Recent Report
U.S. Census data was used to provide a breakdown of Utah’s population growth. Utah’s population grew by 60,400 between...
2026 UBTech Champions of Education Announced
The 2026 UBTech Champion Award was awarded to Marcia Barber at last week’s President’s Champion Gala event. Marcia...
Uintah County Commission Meeting Recap
The Uintah County Commission met for their weekly business meeting on Tuesday, January 20th. New benefit options with...
Duchesne County Water Needs And Conservation
Duchesne County has work to do when it comes to water needs into the future and county leaders want to see new water...
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.
