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Vernal Regional Airport Announces Service To Denver
When service changed at the Vernal Regional Airport from Skywest to Contour Airlines in early 2024, the hope of reestablishing flights to Denver was an expressed goal but not immediately possible. Well that goal has become a reality as the Vernal Regional Airport,...
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Vernal Regional Airport Announces Service To Denver
When service changed at the Vernal Regional Airport from Skywest to Contour Airlines in early 2024, the hope of reestablishing flights to Denver was an expressed goal but not immediately possible. Well that goal has become a reality as the Vernal Regional Airport,...
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Uintah Basin Science And Engineering Fair Winners
The annual Uintah Basin Science and Engineering Fair was held on Thursday at the Uintah Conference Center. Sponsored by Utah State University Uintah Basin, students from Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School, and The Terra Academy presented their projects to the...
Uintah County Participants Still Needed In Study Examining Homelessness
Uintah County residents interested in participating in a research study are still needed. USU Assistant Professor of Social Work Dr. Dorothy Wallis is conducting the study to “survey the attitudes of community members towards homelessness and the homeless services in...
Obituaries
Jim and Beverly Shewell
Graveside services for Jim and Beverly Nicholls Shewell, both 92 years of age of Vernal passed away peasecfully at their home a day apart, will be conducted Saturday, January 4th at 2 pm at the Vernal Memorial Park.A viewing in their honor will be held at 12 noon...
Douglas Wayne Guinn
Funeral services for Doug Guinn, age 96 of Roosevelt, will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Roosevelt 2nd Ward at 11:00 AM. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park with military honors presented by the...
Trena Fae (Wilkins) Baker
Funeral services for Trena Fae Wilkins Baker, age 65, the wife of Ron Baker, will be held Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00PM at the Vernal Christian Church. A visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Monday...
Judy Barron
Funeral Mass for Judith Baron, companion of Frank Smith, of Roosevelt, Utah, age 81, will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM at the St. Helen's Catholic Church. A viewing will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 5:00 - 7:00 PM....
Buddy Bird
Funeral services for Buddy Bird, age 92 of Duchesne, will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Duchesne Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening at the church from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Friday from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in...
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Rocky Mountain Power has some tips to conserve energy even when it is extra cold outside: Set the thermostat at 68° when you’re home. Lower the temperature by several degrees when you are away and at bedtime. Close drapes and blinds at night to keep heat in. Avoid use of portable space heaters. Limit use of appliances like ovens, dishwashers and clothes dryers in the morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more energy-saving tips, visit RockyMountainPower.net/Winter.
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DWR Thanks Volunteers Of Dedicated Hunter Program
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Uintah County Approves Land Purchase To Support Affordable Housing Efforts
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Petition Denied As Plans To Transfer 15 Wolves From Canada To Colorado Begins
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Dutch John Experiences Another Mild Earthquake Over Weekend
A similar sized micro earthquake took place again near Dutch John over the weekend, about a month after the last one...
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.
