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Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support
Vernal PD gave an update on Tuesday concerning the hospitalized Vernal PD officer. “The Vernal police officer injured in the line of duty, Sergeant Chad Watt, is a 25-year veteran who has dedicated his entire career serving Vernal City,” shares the announcement....
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Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support
Vernal PD gave an update on Tuesday concerning the hospitalized Vernal PD officer. “The Vernal police officer injured in the line of duty, Sergeant Chad Watt, is a 25-year veteran who has dedicated his entire career serving Vernal City,” shares the announcement....
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Lost Wallet Lands In The Wrong Hands
A lost wallet in the wrong hands can result in a lot of damage to the victim. Thankfully, police in Uintah County were able to arrest an individual who recently chose to make purchases rather than return a lost wallet. On April 24th, a victim reported losing a wallet...
House Passes Rep. Curtis’ WEST Act
Yesterday, the U.S House of Representatives passed the Western Economic Security Today Act that was introduced by Utah Representative John Curtis. The WEST Act received bipartisan support. "It is critical that Utah's land remains under the stewardship of those who...
Obituaries
H. Glenn McKee
Funeral services for H. Glenn McKee, age 79 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am at the Maeser 4th Ward LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday May 3rd from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Merle Springer Anderton Powell
Funeral services for Merle Springer Anderton Powell, age 91 of Cedarview, the wife of Boyd Powell, will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Tuesday evening from...
Roy “Shorty” Springer
Graveside services for Roy "Shorty" Springer, age 85 of Roosevelt, the husband of Betty Oberhansly Springer, will be held Monday, April 29th at 12 noon at the Lapoint Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10:00 to 11:30 am, prior to going to...
Delia Mae Duncan
Funeral services for Delia Mae Duncan, age 66, of Whiterocks, will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Whiterocks. Burial will be in the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks. Services under the direction of the...
Rebecca (Allen) Allred
Funeral services for Rebecca "Becky" (Allen) Allred, age 68, wife of Clark Allred will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Vernal 5th & 9th Ward LDS Chapel (200 North 250 West). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~...
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Community Spotlight
Vernal City has issued a road closure notice. The west side of the 500 West 500 South intersection will be closed for construction through Wednesday. Traffic will be detoured to 400 South. North and southbound travel should remain open. Avoid the area if possible.
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Garden Rake Fight Escalates To Arrest For Aggravated Assault
A Duchesne County man was arrested over the weekend for an incident on April 13th that escalated with his neighbors....
Lost Wallet Lands In The Wrong Hands
A lost wallet in the wrong hands can result in a lot of damage to the victim. Thankfully, police in Uintah County were...
House Passes Rep. Curtis’ WEST Act
Yesterday, the U.S House of Representatives passed the Western Economic Security Today Act that was introduced by Utah...
Ladies Night Out Raises $45,000 To Help Victims Of Trafficking
Ladies with big hearts attended the 10th annual Ladies Night Out in Vernal to help child victims of trafficking. The...
Local Agencies Recognized For Outstanding Response To Critical Incident
Local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel were recognized during the April 25th Naples City Council...
Vernal PD Shares Officer Injury Update And Ways To Support
Vernal PD gave an update on Tuesday concerning the hospitalized Vernal PD officer. “The Vernal police officer injured...
Passenger/Vehicle Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop In Ballard
A passenger who was also the vehicle owner was arrested on a variety of charges after a traffic stop in Ballard last...
Law Enforcement Issues Urgent Appeal For Information On Fatal Hit And Run
Citizens throughout the region are asked to please share any information they may have about a fatal hit and run that...
USU Uintah Basin Graduation Celebrates Class Of 2024
Utah State University Uintah Basin held its 2024 graduation services on Saturday full of celebration and fanfare. The...
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.
