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Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review
The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from...
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Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review
The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from...
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Local News
Man Arrested In Duchesne County For Child Pornography/Bestiality
A man who moved from Washington state to live with his parents in Fruitland was arrested on February 6th for offenses, including 100 felony counts related to child pornography and 10 counts related to bestiality. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, warrants...
Stolen Vehicle Pulled Over In Jensen Area
A man was arrested in Uintah County after being pulled over in a vehicle that had been stolen. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer clocked a vehicle on Highway 40 in Jensen that was speeding and conducted a traffic stop. The plate on the black...
Obituaries
Beth Wynn
Funeral Services for Beth Wynn, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel, 75 East Main Street. Viewings will be held on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and Saturday at the church from...
Phebe Jane Merkley Hall
Funeral Services for Phebe Jane Merkley Hall, age 95 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11 am with viewings held Wednesday, from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and Thursday 1hr prior to service at the chapel. Burial will be in the Maeser...
Lewis Ronald Farnsworth
Funeral services for Lewis Farnsworth, age 93 of Mountain Home, the husband of Veloy Rust Farnsworth, will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Moon Lake Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that...
James LeRoy Hardman
Funeral services for Jim Hardman, age 83, husband of Carolyn Hardman, will be held Friday. March 22, 2024 at 2:00PM at the Glines 7th Ward LDS Chapel (1270 West 11500 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday, 12:00 - 1:45PM at the Church. Interment...
Mary Jeanne (Merrill) Tollefson
Funeral services will be held on March 23, 2024, at noon at the Glines 3rd Ward chapel at 475 West 100 South in Vernal, UT. A visitation for friends and family will be held Friday, March 22, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home located at 410...
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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
Multiple Arrests On Active Warrants In Roosevelt
Several individuals were arrested on active warrants following a traffic stop on Tuesday in Roosevelt. According to...
Expect More Record Setting Heat
School may have started but the heat of summer isn’t going anywhere right away. Officials say to expect more...
Possible Changes Ahead For Vernal’s Innovation Hub Location
Vernal City has opened the door on some possible changes ahead for the Vernal Innovation Hub location. Vernal City...
Ft. Duchesne Man Facing Federal Charges For Beating Mother To Death
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a Ft....
Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces Charity Recipients; Invites Volunteers/Donations
Work is well underway on a much loved Halloween charity event and there is still plenty of time to get involved. Event...
UHS Teen Center To Open; Ribbon Cutting On August 29th
A collective effort has led to the opening of the new Teen Center located inside Uintah High School. The Uintah School...
Roosevelt Branch Library Receives Library Grant
The Roosevelt Branch Library of the Duchesne County Library System announced this month some helpful purchases made...
Vernal Chamber Wins Two Utah Association Of Chamber Awards
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce shared exciting news this week. They are the recipient of not one, but two awards...
Uintah Theatre Announces Exciting Lineup Of This Season’s Productions
The Uintah High School Theatre program takes their pursuit of excellence seriously and this school year will be no...
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
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Local Sports
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