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Uintah County Commission To Review Rules For Property In Ashley Gorge
The Uintah County Commission is reviewing the proposed rules and regulations for the 719 acres of county-owned property in Ashley Gorge during this week’s Wednesday work session. In a Monday press release, Uintah County encouraged the public to attend the work session...
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Uintah County Commission To Review Rules For Property In Ashley Gorge
The Uintah County Commission is reviewing the proposed rules and regulations for the 719 acres of county-owned property in Ashley Gorge during this week’s Wednesday work session. In a Monday press release, Uintah County encouraged the public to attend the work session...
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Local News
Due West Visits Evans Family Media Studio
A rising country band made a stop in Vernal this week to visit the Evans Family Media studios. Due West is a country music trio based in Nashville with all members originally from towns in the western United States. Due West’s new album Unbroken was written and...
‘Feed Utah’ Food Drive This Saturday To Benefit Local Food Pantries
There is an ongoing need to help put food on the table for local families and the Uintah Basin Association of Governments Food Pantries stays focused on helping families in need. Their hard work is meant to be combined with generous local donations and an opportunity...
Obituaries
Coen Val Walker
Funeral services for Coen Val Walker, age 19, of Logan and Garland, Utah, the son of Chase and Deidra Oman Walker, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will...
Leslie Rae Wissiup
Funeral services for Leslie Rae Wissiup, age 54, of Vernal, the companion of Tammy Sims, will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake at the community building after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday....
LeRoy Luck
Funeral Services for LeRoy Luck, age 85, the husband of Barbara Anderson Luck of Vernal, will be conducted Friday February 21, 2025 at 11 am at the Glines LDS Stake Center. Viewings will be Thursday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Friday 9:45-10:45 at the...
Elton Lin Wilcock
Funeral services for Elton Wilcock, age 60 of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation and viewing will be held Monday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Tuesday from 9:45am ~ 10:45am, all at the funeral...
Devere Ostler
Funeral services for Devere Ostler, age 89 of Vernal, the husband of Salley Ostler, will be held Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00am at the Glines 3rd Ward LDS Chapel by the Temple, (475 West 100 South). Visition and viewing will be held Sunday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm...
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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.
More Local News
Backcountry Skier Killed In Uinta Mountains Avalanche
A man skiing alone in the backcountry of the Uinta Mountains was killed in an avalanche on Friday. According to law...
Uintah School District Reports Increase In Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses
Uintah School District is calling on the community for help. “There's been an increase in drivers passing our school...
Uintah County Citizen Charged With A Felony For Keeping Rental Car
A Uintah County resident has learned an important lesson on returning your rental vehicle. According to court...
Moon Lake Electric Files To Surrender Uintah Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Register issued a Notice this week of a ‘Surrender of License’ application from Moon Lake Electric...
Reward Offered As Authorities Investigate Livestock Theft And Malicious Killings
Perhaps you’ve heard something, seen something suspicious, or maybe you actually know something related to the theft...
Trio Petroleum Update On Asphalt Ridge Project In Uintah County
Trio Petroleum issued a press release this week with an update on the Asphalt Ridge Project in Uintah County. Trio...
UBTech Scholarship Partnership Announced
Another partnership has been announced that will help support the local workforce. UBTech shared a press release on...
Drug Deal At McCoy Flats Leads To Arrests
A drug deal at the McCoy Flats turnoff led to arrests this week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of...
Utah Division of Water Resources Says Stretching Water Supply Critical This Year
The Utah Division of Water Resources is driving home their message that all must stretch the water supply by sharing a...
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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