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Elizabeth Ridge Fire Burning West Of Fish Lake
A wildfire burning west of Fish Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest was called in on Saturday at about 11:30am. The Elizabeth Ridge Fire was initially reported as under 10 acres and moving east. Initial resources on the scene included 16 county engines, 2...
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Elizabeth Ridge Fire Burning West Of Fish Lake
A wildfire burning west of Fish Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest was called in on Saturday at about 11:30am. The Elizabeth Ridge Fire was initially reported as under 10 acres and moving east. Initial resources on the scene included 16 county engines, 2...
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Roosevelt Theaters Awarded ‘Business Of The Year’ At Eastern Economic Summit
Two local businesses that entertain the public and give families activities to enjoy together were rightfully recognized at the Eastern Utah Economic Summit on Monday in Carbon County. Richard and Wilma Snow with Roosevelt Theatres were awarded ‘Business of the...
Time To Gather Coat And Sweatshirt Donations For Vernal Rotary Coat Drive
The Rotary Club of Vernal is ready to warm the community this fall and ensure everyone stays warm this winter and they need help doing it. They are collecting donations starting today and ask that the community donate gently used coats and hoodies or consider when...
Obituaries
Heather Dawn (Maxwell) Migliaccio
A Celebration of Life for Heather Dawn Migliaccio, age 53 of Vernal, the wife of Ryan Migliaccio, will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Uintah Conference Center Paradise Room from 11:00am ~ 1:00pm. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Mina May Kendall Jorgensen
Funeral Services for Mina May Jorgensen, age 85 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, August 29 2024 at 11 am at the Glines 5th Ward LDS Chapel with viewings held Wednesday, August 28th from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary and Thursday, 1 hour prior to service at the...
Priscilla McCook
Funeral services for Priscilla Root McCook, age 82 of Salt Lake City, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a viewing and luncheon following the services. Burial will...
Everett James Lemons
Funeral Mass for Everett James Lemons, age 91 pf Vernal, husband of Alice Lemons, will be held Tuesday August, 27, 2024 at 11:00am at St. James the Greater Catholic Church (138 West 100 North). Viewing and visitation for friends and family will be held Monday from...
Janis Leora Bigelow
Funeral services for Janis Bigelow, age 89, the wife of the late Nyle Bigelow, will be held Saturday, August 24th at 12 noon at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel (574 West 100 South). A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday from 10:30 to 11:45 am at the...
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Indian Canyon Construction Continues This Fall
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Woman Claims To Have Permission To Stay In Hotel Room, Then Won’t Leave
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Vernal PD Offers Crosswalk & Crossing Guard Safety Public Information Class
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Roosevelt City Crews Secondary Water Phase III Project Update
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Duchesne County Burn Window Opening This Week
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Uintah County Library Offering Chinese Calligraphy Class
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Vehicle On Fire Was DUI Driver/Repeat Offender
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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.