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Division of Water Rights Warns Of Very Low Ashley And Brush Creek Projections
The State of Utah DNR Division of Water Rights issued a letter on April 29th to our local water stakeholders, including the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District, Jensen Water Improvement District, Maeser Water and Sewer Improvement District, Uintah...
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Division of Water Rights Warns Of Very Low Ashley And Brush Creek Projections
The State of Utah DNR Division of Water Rights issued a letter on April 29th to our local water stakeholders, including the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District, Jensen Water Improvement District, Maeser Water and Sewer Improvement District, Uintah...
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Colorado River Authority Of Utah Provides Update
The Colorado River Authority of Utah has an update on the intense decisions being made involving Flaming Gorge and how legal negotiations are going with Colorado River planning. “Flaming Gorge supports communities, recreation, and ecosystems across northeastern Utah,”...
Firefighter Burned In East Ute Plaza Fire Now Recovering At Home
The firefighter injured in the East Ute Plaza Fire on March 17th recently gave an interview on the terrifying experience. The fire spread quickly near the Ute Plaza in Fort Duchesne, closing Highway 40 due to low visibility and ultimately burning 20 acres. The fire...
Obituaries
Dan Hill Richens
Graveside Services for Dan Hill Richens, age 90 of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11 am at the Vernal Memorial Park with a viewing held Monday, May 4th 2026 from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Friends may meet at the Cemetery Tuesday.Services...
Carolyn Walker
Funeral Services for Carolyn Walker, age 87, will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am at Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and...
Carol Liddell
Funeral services for Carol Taylor Liddell, age 91 of Roosevelt/Vernal, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 Am.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the...
Michael Ray Hall
Funeral services for Michael Ray Hall, age 58 of Vernal, will be held on Monday at 11 am at Blackburn Mortuary (15 E 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078). A viewing will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed immediately by funeral services. Burial will be in the...
Artell Armstrong
Funeral Services for Artell Armstrong, age 90 of Vernal, the husband of Myrna Armstrong, will be held Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12Noon at Naples 2nd Ward (2313 South 1500 East). Visitation for family and friends will be held at 10:30am prior to the service....
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
More Local News
North Carolina Man Charged/Arrested/Released For Forging Prop 4 Signatures
Vernal Police Department has provided more information about the man who has been charged with forging signatures on...
Colorado River Authority Of Utah Provides Update
The Colorado River Authority of Utah has an update on the intense decisions being made involving Flaming Gorge and how...
Firefighter Burned In East Ute Plaza Fire Now Recovering At Home
The firefighter injured in the East Ute Plaza Fire on March 17th recently gave an interview on the terrifying...
Green River Woman Allegedly Embezzled Nearly $200K From Rock Springs Hotel
A Green River, Wyoming woman is facing a felony theft charge and the prospect of prison time after allegedly...
Division of Water Rights Warns Of Very Low Ashley And Brush Creek Projections
The State of Utah DNR Division of Water Rights issued a letter on April 29th to our local water stakeholders,...
Vernal PD Focusing On Pedestrian Safety At Crosswalks
Vernal Police Department is giving the public fair warning to freshen up on Utah’s Crosswalk Law as they plan to focus...
Vernal City Water Rates Public Hearing Today
Vernal City has provided some information on tiered water pricing ahead of today’s Public Hearing on proposed water...
Uintah Class Helps Release Endangered Razorbacks Into Green River
Uintah High School shared this week that a group of Uintah High students marked the culmination of two trimesters of...
Project Alley Welcomes Donations For Upcoming Rummage Sale
An opportunity to help the Uintah Basin’s only recovery home for women is as simple as doing some spring cleaning and...
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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
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.
