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Infant Death Under Investigation By Vernal PD; Father Arrested
A horrific tragedy occurred in Vernal on Tuesday afternoon when an infant was left in a hot car. According to a press release from Vernal PD, “on July 28, 2026, the Vernal Police Department responded to a local hospital following the death of a 7-month-old infant. The...
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Infant Death Under Investigation By Vernal PD; Father Arrested
A horrific tragedy occurred in Vernal on Tuesday afternoon when an infant was left in a hot car. According to a press release from Vernal PD, “on July 28, 2026, the Vernal Police Department responded to a local hospital following the death of a 7-month-old infant. The...
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Vernal City Mayor Concerned For Ashley Springs Water Supply Following Letter From Uintah County
Vernal City Mayor Corey Foley is very concerned about the safety of the area’s water supply at Ashley Springs as he says Uintah County’s determination to grow their access to the Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge has escalated. Foley received a letter from Uintah County via...
Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District Issues Press Release Regarding Ashley Springs Dispute With Uintah County
The Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District released a press release on Monday concerning a dispute between Uintah County and the District regarding Ashley Springs. The Uintah County press release in response to the District’s claims has been shared in a...
Obituaries
John Allmon
A Memorial Service for John Allen Allmon, age 66 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger .Mortuary.
Fern Long
Services for Fern Long, age 84 of Vernal, will be held on July 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Naples 3rd Ward Chapel 2313 S 1500 E. A viewing for family and friends will be held that same morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am. Interment will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery....
Larry Defa
Funeral services for Larry Leo Defa, age 83, of Hanna, Utah, husband of Sheila Wagstaff Defa, will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM, at the Tabiona chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A viewing will be held at the church from...
Jack Fillingim
A viewing for Jack Fillingim, age 71, of Roosevelt, husband of Cathy Ivie Fillingim, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 3:00 - 4:30 PM at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing he will be cremated.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Deon Bird
Graveside services for Deon Bird, age 94, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. A viewing will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary at 11:00 - 11:45 AM.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
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Infant Death Under Investigation By Vernal PD; Father Arrested
A horrific tragedy occurred in Vernal on Tuesday afternoon when an infant was left in a hot car. According to a press...
Vernal City Mayor Concerned For Ashley Springs Water Supply Following Letter From Uintah County
Vernal City Mayor Corey Foley is very concerned about the safety of the area’s water supply at Ashley Springs as he...
Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District Issues Press Release Regarding Ashley Springs Dispute With Uintah County
The Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District released a press release on Monday concerning a dispute...
Uintah County Issues Press Release On Ashley Springs Dispute
Uintah County issued a press release in response to the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District’s July...
US-191 Closed For Mudslide; Reopened Tuesday Evening
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UBIC Festivities Reminders
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Treatments Scheduled In High Uintas To Restore Native Cutthroat Trout
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Vernal City Tips On Watering Lawns
Vernal City has some tips on water conservation while still having a plan to water your lawn. “We know the summer heat...
Violation Of Protective Order Results In Arrest
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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.
