The opening of Hotel Vernal Haunt is here with multiple experiences offered again thisyear. The spirits in the historic Hotel Vernal have been awakened and are preparing forguests to arrive for the Fear Haunt tomorrow. The Fear Haunt guides brave visitors through the...
A horrible new scam has hit citizens in the Uintah Basin and as the Duchesne CountySheriff’s Office shared this week, it seems that no one is immune from these viciousscammers. “Duchesne County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a scam where thecaller is claiming to...
Funeral services for Shaun D. Kelsey, age 24, son of Kenneth Kelsey and Mellisa Martin, will be held on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. There will be a viewing on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the...
Students at Ashley Elementary stepped up in a big way to help a fellow classmate.Ashley Elementary School held a fundraiser the week of September 19th through the23rd for a local family who lost their house in a fire on September 17th. “One of thechildren in the...
A local family is at it again! They are ready to spook and terrify anyone who dares visit.The Pierce family in Roosevelt is among the best of the best when it comes to decoratingand they generously share their obsession with the entire community. The Pierce Holiday...
The Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding those enjoying the outdoors that there isstill a potential threat from harmful algal blooms in waterbodies and to be watchful. Thisespecially applies to those out on the water for the waterfowl hunts. Currently,...
Remember the name Rosevelt Rawls! The 15-year-old singer/songwriter enjoyed time inVernal last week as a guest at the Utah Tourism Conference held at the UintahConference Center. Rosevelt was there to perform her song ‘Fallin’ In Love With Utah’.Conference goers loved...
The “Father of Modern Rodeo” continues to receive accolades nearly three decades afterhis death and well over a century after his birth in Vernal, Utah. Earl Bascom’s childhoodin Vernal is credited for his interest in rodeo as he and his brothers grew up riding on...
Slowly but surely, construction on the Roosevelt City Library continues despite supplyissues. “We appreciate the community's patience as supply delays have plagued theproject, like many others in the world today,” shares Duchesne County Library DirectorDaniel...
Construction on Highway 40 east of Naples continues to move along smoothly. “Crewsare done with bridge repairs at both crossings over the Green River and Ashley Creekrespectively,” shares UDOT Region 3 Communications Manager Geoff Dupaix. “Roadpaving activities...