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NTSB Shares Cause Of Green River Tunnel Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released a report this week detailing what happened in the tragic westbound I-80 Green River Tunnel crash. According to the report, at 11:33am on February 14th, a 2006 Toyota Tundra pickup was traveling west in the left lane...
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NTSB Shares Cause Of Green River Tunnel Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released a report this week detailing what happened in the tragic westbound I-80 Green River Tunnel crash. According to the report, at 11:33am on February 14th, a 2006 Toyota Tundra pickup was traveling west in the left lane...
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BLM Seeks Public Comment On Renewal Of Green River Recreation Permits
The Bureau of Land Management announced Thursday that their Vernal Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of commercial Special Recreation Permits for the B and C sections of the Green River. “Currently, 13 commercial outfitters operate in...
Volunteers Needed For Full Scale Mass Casualty Exercise
Volunteers are needed as the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Sweetwater County will be hosting a full scale mass casualty emergency exercise on Saturday, April 12th. This exercise is held in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation...
Obituaries
LeeRoy Danny Luna
A visitation for LeeRoy Danny Luna, age 74 of Vernal, the husband of Betty Luna, will be held Friday, March 21, 2024 from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date.
Lynn Benson
Funeral services for Lynn Goodrich Benson, age 89 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Park Ward Chapel in Roosevelt (32 S. State Street). There will be a viewing at the church that morning from 10-10:45 a.m. Burial will...
Bret Lee Johnston
Like the unpredictability of a fish’s move, a river current, the break of a green, the steepness of a bunker, life is full of unpredictable and unexpected events. The ability to adapt and respond to challenges is essential in Fly fishing, Golf and LIFE. ...
Kirk Batty
Memorial services for Ivan Kirk Batty, age 30 the husband of Hannah Batty, will be held Saturday, March 22 at the Ashley 1st Ward Chapel (3040 North Vernal Ave.) A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday morning from 9:00-10:45AM at the church....
Sharon Weyland
Funeral services for Sharon Weyland, age 79 of Vernal, will be on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with a viewing from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 W 1000 N, Vernal, UT. Followed by services at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Roosevelt Memorial...
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Community Spotlight
Union High School has announced that a Union graduate has been named the new Union head football coach. Jordan Gurr is “coming back to Union with his football knowledge and his passion for helping students succeed on and off the field,” shares the Union announcement. He has coached at Riverton High, Herriman High, and most recently Wasatch High. Coach Gurr has held the Defensive Coordinator position in those previous schools.
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Nominees Announced For Vacancy On 8th District Juvenile Court
The Office of the Governor announced Thursday that the Eighth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected...
Have A Little One Starting School Next Year? Kindergarten Roundup Coming Up
Do you have a little one old enough to start kindergarten next school year? If so, it’s time for Kindergarten Roundup...
Fight Quickly Escalates When Taser Pulled Out And Used Repeatedly
A fight between two women in Uintah County quickly escalated on Tuesday when one of them deployed a taser and then...
BLM Seeks Public Comment On Renewal Of Green River Recreation Permits
The Bureau of Land Management announced Thursday that their Vernal Field Office is seeking public comments on the...
NTSB Shares Cause Of Green River Tunnel Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released a report this week detailing what happened in the tragic westbound...
Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra Presenting First Roosevelt Concert Tonight
In its 8th season, the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is still rising to its mission to provide an outstanding...
Volunteers Needed For Full Scale Mass Casualty Exercise
Volunteers are needed as the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Sweetwater County will be hosting a full scale mass...
Update On Tuesday Incident Investigated At Ashley Regional Medical Center
An incident that occurred this week in Uintah County left law enforcement with a lot more questions than answers...
Unemployment Report
January’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.2%. The Department of Workforce Services reports...
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.
