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Uinta Basin Railway Case Placed On Supreme Court’s Schedule
The case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project has officially been placed on the Supreme Court’s schedule. On October 18th, the Supreme Court’s Proceedings and Orders page scheduled the case ‘Set For Argument’ on Tuesday, December 10th. October 18th was also the...
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Uinta Basin Railway Case Placed On Supreme Court’s Schedule
The case concerning the Uinta Basin Railway project has officially been placed on the Supreme Court’s schedule. On October 18th, the Supreme Court’s Proceedings and Orders page scheduled the case ‘Set For Argument’ on Tuesday, December 10th. October 18th was also the...
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John Curtis Interview Available On BasinNow.com
Congressman and Senator-elect John Curtis visited the Uintah Basin on Friday and among his stops was a visit to the Evans Family Media studios for an interview. Curtis gave his opinion and insight on some hot topics nationally. He shares his perspective on the...
McConkie Ranch Utilizes Grant Funding To Protect Rock Imagery
Improvements and protections to McConkie Ranch have occurred thanks to a partnership with the Utah State Historic Preservation Office. According to a Utah SHPO announcement, ranch owners partnered with them to receive a matching grant to help protect the rock imagery...
Obituaries
Janel Renee (Martin) Kay
Funeral services for Janel Renee Martin Kay, age 60, will be held Saturday, January 6, 2023 at 12Noon at the Maeser 1st Ward LDS Chapel (850 West 100 North). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Sue Ann Crozier Newman
Funeral services for Sue Ann Newman (formerly Crozier), age 55, of Elwood and Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a visitation on Thursday...
Norman Jenkins
Funeral service for Norman D. Jenkins, age 92 of Duchesne, will be held to honor and celebrate his life on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held at the church on Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m....
Rose Anna Miller
Funeral services for Rose Anna Miller, age 86 of Independence, will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.Burial in the...
Clarence Moore
Funeral services for Clarence Moore, age 74, of Altamont, husband of Claudia Powell Moore, will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held at the church on Monday...
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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...
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...
Hotel Vernal Haunt Event On Hold Until 2025
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O’Reilly Auto Parts In Vernal Receives Bomb Threat As Well As Other Vernal And Roosevelt Businesses
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Duchesne County Man Arrested After Marijuana Plants Growing In Backyard
A Duchesne County man is facing charges after marijuana plants were observed in his backyard and police investigated....
Officials Urge Travel Safety As ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Ends This Holiday Weekend
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Greens Draw Road Reopens; Work On Speirs Fire Contingency Line Concludes
Greens Draw Road in Daggett County has reopened to public use now that work on the Speirs Fire contingency line is...
Submit Questions For Uintah County Republican Party Debate Night
Uintah County voters are invited to submit questions ahead of the upcoming Debate Night being hosted by the Uintah...
Juveniles Face Charges For Vandalism In Vernal Area
The artists behind graffiti that has popped up around Vernal have been identified and are facing consequences. Vernal...
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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