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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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Roosevelt City Secondary Water Project Starting Up To Complete Remaining Roads
Roosevelt City announced this week that the Secondary Water Project will be kicking off again within the next week. “Last year, a majority of the project was completed, but some work remains to complete the remaining roadways,” shares the announcement. “This year,...
Wildcat Midstream Begins Work To Expand Helper Terminal
Wildcat Midstream issued a press release on Tuesday sharing that work has begun on expanding its Helper, Utah, terminal to increase the export capacity of Uinta Basin’s unique yellow and black wax crude oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The Helper terminal can currently...
Obituaries
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...
Carol Ann Morse
Funeral services for Carol Morse, age 68 of Cedarview, the wife of Douglas Morse, will be held on Saturday, February 15th, at 12:00 noon at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that morning at the church from...
Gwen Sprouse
Funeral services for Gwen Case Sprouse, age 97 of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 250 W. 200 N. Friends and family can call at the chapel at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.Interment will be at...
Ronald “Ron” Glen Horrocks
Funeral Services for Ronald "Ronnie" Glen Horrocks, age 63 of Lapoint, will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12 noon at the Lapoint LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held Friday, from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and 1 hr prior at the Chapel. Burial will...
Joan J. Lucero
Funeral services for Joan Joyce Lucero, age 84, of Whiterocks, will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake after 3:00 p.m. on Friday at the community building. Burial will be in the John Harmes...
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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
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...
Utah Wildlife Board Seeking Applicants; Northeastern Region Position Opening
The Utah Wildlife Board is seeking applicants for the Northeastern Region board member position that will be open...
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...
Uintah Basin Association Of Governments Community Needs Survey
The Uintah Basin Association of Governments wants to hear your voice. They are conducting a Community Needs...
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...
Senator Curtis Secures Commitments From EPA Nominees On Uinta Basin
The Uinta Basin’s unique geography that greatly complicates air quality issues was once again a topic during a Senate...
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
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