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Teens Ejected In Highway 40 Crash; Driver Killed, Passenger In Critical Condition
Two teens were ejected in a crash on Highway 40 near Vernal on Tuesday afternoon with one suffering fatal injuries and the other in critical condition. Utah Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 12:17 p.m. August 27, 2024, a silver Honda Sedan was traveling...
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Teens Ejected In Highway 40 Crash; Driver Killed, Passenger In Critical Condition
Two teens were ejected in a crash on Highway 40 near Vernal on Tuesday afternoon with one suffering fatal injuries and the other in critical condition. Utah Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 12:17 p.m. August 27, 2024, a silver Honda Sedan was traveling...
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Via Ferrata Open House Held At Western Park
A Uintah County hosted open house on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata project welcomed advocates from varying perspectives on Monday as well as community members there to get educated. Outside the Western Park, opponents of the project were allowed to set up tables to...
Plan On Delays On Highway 40 In Northwestern CO As Crash Debris Cleared
The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued a Travel Advisory for motorists traveling on Highway 40 in northwestern Colorado through September 18th. “The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner EnviroServe will perform operations to clean...
Obituaries
Tracy Jay Williams
Funeral services for Tracy Jay Williams, age 71, of Bluebell, the husband of Lori Cox Williams, will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 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...
Kathy Jo (Powell) Quinto
Funeral services for Kathy Jo Quinto, age 64 of Vernal, the wife of Jose Quinto, will be held Monday June 10th at 12:00pm at the Ashley Valley Spanish Ward LDS Chapel (150 South Aggie BLVD). Visitation for family and friends will be held that morning from 10:00am ~...
Jannea Charlene (Liebhardt) Maestas
Funeral services for Jannea Charlene Maestas, age 81, the wife of Joe Maestas, will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 12:00PM at the Vernal 4th Ward LDS Chapel (235 East 600 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the...
Kim Thacker
Funeral services Kim Thacker, age 69 of Altamont, the jusband of Sue Best Thacker, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10-10:45...
Perry Getchell
Funeral services for Perry Getchell, age 70, the husband of Tamela Hoffman Getchell, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary where a viewing will be held on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. ...
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‘The Frontmen’ In Concert This Thursday At The Uintah County Fair
It’s time for the 2024 Uintah County Fair and this year’s concert is not one to miss. ‘The Frontmen’ are 3 former lead...
Volunteers Needed For Dinosaur National Monument Graffiti Removal
Dinosaur National Monument officials are recruiting volunteers for a clean up event next week. “The park archeologist...
Red Springs Group Campground Reopens After Restoration
Ashley National Forest announced this week the reopening of the Red Springs Group Campground after substantial...
Merger Announcement Means Restart Of Uintah County Refinery
Tar Sands Holdings II, LLC, which owns refining and real estate assets and minerals and mining rights in Vernal, and...
Big Gulch Fire 80 Percent Contained
Crews have continued working on the Big Gulch Fire in Moffat County and progress isfinally happening on the...
Aggressive Bear Caught; Stay ‘Bear Aware’ When In The Outdoors
With increased nuisance bear reports this year, Ashley National Forest has some positivenews. The aggressive bear that...
Another Fantastic Year Of ‘Fishing With The Fox’
Thursday night the annual Fishing With The Fox event culminated in prize drawingsduring the Alive After 5 finale at...
BLM Conducting Fuels Reduction Treatment In Northeastern Utah
The BLM Green River District Fire & Fuels Program will begin implementing hazardousfuels reduction treatments on...
Notice Given Of Proposed Tax Increase In Manila
A notice has been issued of a proposed tax increase for the town of Manila in DaggettCounty. The notice was included...
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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