The Zions Block project in downtown Vernal continues to advance with the warmer weather. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the south parking lot and drive access is prepped and waiting for asphalt. “Asphalt paving operations will occur in mid April,” he...
Month: March 2024
Vernal City Council Approves Land Purchase For Additional Parking Downtown
Vernal City Council approved a land purchase on the west side of south Vernal Avenue last week that will provide additional parking downtown. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion shares that the property is at 136 South Vernal Avenue and is "L" shaped with access to 100...
Wyoming Game And Fish Considering Unlimited Elk Tags
Wyoming Game and Fish is considering approving a type of unlimited elk tag as elk herds continue to grow. Cowboy State Daily reports that the elk tag would function the same way a Type 8 whitetail deer tag works in Wyoming and whether hunters can fill those tags in...
Uintah FFA Impressive Showing At Utah FFA State Convention
The Uintah High FFA Chapter had an impressive showing at the Utah FFA Association State Convention in Logan last week. The press release from Uintah School District shared that the state convention was attended by more than 2,000 FFA members from across Utah and the...
Phase 1 of Cobblerock Block Project To Start in April
The Cobblerock block in downtown Vernal has had some major changes over the last year in preparation for revitalization work that gets underway next month. The Cobblerock block is on the east side of Vernal Avenue to 100 East and Main Street to 100 South. Vernal City...
Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department Urges All To Be Aware Of Windy Conditions
It’s the time of year for agricultural burning but already there have been several fires as burns have gotten away and required help from local fire departments. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department has a straightforward message for those planning to burn: “As outdoor...
One Year After Fire Special Event Shows Appreciation For Firefighters
A special event to thank some real life local heroes took place on Friday one year after one of the largest fires in Roosevelt City history. On March 24th, 2023, Roosevelt Fire responded to a call just before 4am on East Lagoon Street. Thanks to the efforts of the...
Shirley Fenn
Funeral services for Shirley Fenn, age 64 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a visitation prior to the services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. Services under the...
Beth Wynn
Funeral Services for Beth Wynn, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel, 75 East Main Street. Viewings will be held on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and Saturday at the church from...
Phebe Jane Merkley Hall
Funeral Services for Phebe Jane Merkley Hall, age 95 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11 am with viewings held Wednesday, from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and Thursday 1hr prior to service at the chapel. Burial will be in the Maeser...










