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Miles High Angus & Burton Simmental Bull Sale
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Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal
Authorities are urging all that regularly travel SR-121(500 North) in Vernal to plan ahead with an alternate route on Thursday as there will be a road closure that significantly impacts routes, especially to schools in the area. The 500 North 1500 West intersection...
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Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal
Authorities are urging all that regularly travel SR-121(500 North) in Vernal to plan ahead with an alternate route on Thursday as there will be a road closure that significantly impacts routes, especially to schools in the area. The 500 North 1500 West intersection...
Miles High Angus & Burton Simmental Bull Sale
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Local News
Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options
Contour Airlines announced a new partnership this week that is a positive for locals with travel plans. JetBlue has been added to the list of Contour’s partners, providing travelers seamless connections with checked baggage and coordinated ticketing. “This is what is...
UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a project in Vernal to construct a section of raised concrete curb in the median along Highway 40 at the intersection of 1500 West. “If constructed, the raised curb would restrict left turns from 1500 West onto...
Obituaries
Charlotte Wagner
Funeral services for Charlotte Wagner, age 85 of Vernal, will be held at 11:00am at the Glines 8th Ward LDS Chapel located at 1270 West 1500 South. There will be a viewing from 9:45am to 10:45am prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Rock Point...
Eleanor Johnson Rust
Funeral Services for Eleanor will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12 noon at the Vernal Stake Center (850 W 100 N) with Viewings held Friday from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and from 10:45 - 11:45 am prior to service at the Chapel. Burial will be in...
Marilyn Price Hunting
Funeral services for Marilyn Price Hunting, age 91 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday February 4 at 11 am at the Glines 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Terry J Boren
Funeral services for Terry J Boren, age 82, of Vernal, will be held Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday evening from 6-8PM and Monday 9:45-10:45AM all at the mortuary....
Lorena Writingbird
Funeral services for Lorena Chapoose Writingbird, age 72, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Wednesday at the same location. Following the...
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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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