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Wrestlers Who Fought Grizzly Bear To Be Featured In Documentary
A Uintah High alum and former Ute wrestler will be featured in a documentary about a terrifying experience he and his wrestling teammates faced in the fall of 2022. August Harrison of Vernal was shed hunting that fall day near Cody, Wyoming with three of his Northwest...
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Wrestlers Who Fought Grizzly Bear To Be Featured In Documentary
A Uintah High alum and former Ute wrestler will be featured in a documentary about a terrifying experience he and his wrestling teammates faced in the fall of 2022. August Harrison of Vernal was shed hunting that fall day near Cody, Wyoming with three of his Northwest...
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Public Opinion Sought On Historic Gazebo At Ashley Valley Community Park
The Uintah Special Service District 1 is seeking public opinion on what should be done with the historic gazebo at the Ashley Valley Community Park in Vernal City. The gazebo, located near 500 North and 1000 West, originally served as a dome on top of the Uintah Stake...
Local Volunteers Earn National Park Service Regional Award
A group trained as cultural site stewards in the Vernal area are receiving much deserved recognition. Utah’s Cultural Site Stewardship Program has become the largest steward program in the country. Out of that group, the volunteers that contribute to protecting...
Obituaries
Nancy Pectol
Funeral services for Nancy Pectol, age 77 of Roosevelt, the wife of Leroy Pectol, will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (9000 North 2000 West, Neola, UT 84053). A viewing will be...
Ray Armstrong Jordan
Funeral services for Ray Armstrong Jordan, age 88 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, 26 January 2024 at the Ballard Chapel on Hwy 40 at 11:00 a.m. following a viewing starting at 9:30.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park with military honors presented...
D. Cory Taylor
Funeral services for D. Cory Taylor, age 58 of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center, with a visitation from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the...
Nellee Ann Bell
Funeral services for Nellee Ann Bell, age 11, the daughter of Heath and Megan Bell, will be held Saturday January 20, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Ashley LDS Stake Center (475 West 100 South). Viewing and Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~...
Burton Harlen DeLambert
Funeral Services for Burton (Burt) Harlan DeLambert, age 86, the husband of Christine Morris DeLambert of Vernal/Bookcliffs, will be held Monday January 22 2024 at 11 AM at the Grace Baptist Church (3816 South 2500 East). Viewings will Be Sunday 6-8 PM at the...
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Black Bear Visiting Campsites On Flaming Gorge Ranger District
Ashley National Forest has some good reminders for the public on what to do if youencounter a bear while recreating on...
Vernal Rocks Cash Prize Rocks All Hidden
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Rotenone Treatment Starts Today Within Carter And Sheep Creek Drainages
A rotenone treatment is scheduled to begin today within the Ashley National ForestCarter and Sheep Creek drainages as...
Uinta Basin Railway Supreme Court Review A Monumental Milestone
The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition will get their day in court as the SupremeCourt has agreed to hear their...
Friday Storm Downs Trees And Breaks Power Poles Knocking Out Power
A major storm in the region and beyond did serious damage on Friday. Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum reported by...
Utah Woman Found Guilty Of Second Degree Murder For Running Boyfriend Over
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Primary Election Ballots Must Be Postmarked By Today If Sending In Mail
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Officials Confirm First Known Wolf Pup Born To Wolves Released In December
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Get Out And Enjoy Fishing With The Fox For Great Prizes
A favorite annual event for those looking to add the possibility of cash and prizes to the fun of fishing is underway...
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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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.