A Green River, Wyoming woman has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder following the death of her husband. SweetwaterNow reports that 65-year-old Linda Malone is also charged with multiple counts of felony abuse of a vulnerable adult and is facing a minimum sentence of...
Month: September 2025
Peggy Ann Shields
Funeral services for Peggy Shields, age 65 the wife of Kenn Shields of Vernal, will be held Friday, September 26th at the Glines Stake Center, 78 S Aggie Blvd Vernal, UT beginning at 11:00. A viewings will be held Thursday evening from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal...
Vernal Woman Nationally Recognized As Business Advisor Of The Year
A Vernal woman has received national recognition as Business Advisor Of The Year. Leisa Hardman Wallace is a Business Advisor and Instructor with the Women’s Business Center of Utah and was selected by the Association of Women’s Business Centers as the 2025 Business...
Halloween Mayor’s Walk Is Now ‘Trick Or Treat Street’ Hosted By City Mayors
Every year around Halloween, Vernal’s downtown fills with thousands of superheroes, princesses, ghosts, and goblins as local businesses fill candy buckets. This year, the annual Mayors Walk is receiving a new name. It’s the ‘Trick Or Treat Street’ hosted by your local...
Another Successful Year For The Roosevelt City Autumn Fest
Roosevelt City has proven once again its commitment to offering exciting community events with activities for all ages. The Autumn Fest held this month was an absolute success. For the second year, the sky above Roosevelt was an extra magical sight thanks to the hot...
Naples Mayoral Candidate Brock Arnold
Naples City will have a new Mayor in 2026 and Brock Arnold is one of two mayoral candidates. “My main focus as mayor of Naples City will be to put Naples first,” shares Arnold. “I want to help build a stronger sense of community and belonging for the residents of...
Flash Flood Safety Message
There have been thunderstorm and flood advisories in the region this week. As a matter of safety, all are reminded to make safety the top priority as excessive rainfall can cause stream flooding and at times even flash flooding. Heavy rain should be a signal that...
AVWSID Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Ashley Central Irrigation Company
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District has announced a lawsuit the organization has filed against Ashley Central Irrigation Company. The press release states: Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District (District) recently filed suit against Ashley...
Daniel “Danny” Price
A graveside service for Daniel "Danny" Price, age 70 of Vernal, will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery (300 South 3500 West) at 2:00 pm. Service under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Highway 6 Reopened After Being Closed Following Semi Crash And Fire
The UDOT Traffic site shows that Highway 6 is once again open after a long closure following a two semi crash that resulted in dangers posed by the resulting fire. The crash took place on Sunday morning near Helper in which a semi turned in front of another semi. The...










