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Bureau Of Reclamation Officially Announces Flaming Gorge Releases
The Bureau of Reclamation has officially announced plans to prop up Lake Powell through releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The April 17th release states that in order to stabilize the system, Reclamation is moving quickly and initial plans include adding up to...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Bureau Of Reclamation Officially Announces Flaming Gorge Releases
The Bureau of Reclamation has officially announced plans to prop up Lake Powell through releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The April 17th release states that in order to stabilize the system, Reclamation is moving quickly and initial plans include adding up to...
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Aubrey McCarrel Named USEA Education Support Professional Of The Year
The Utah School Employees Association (USEA) has named their Education Support Professionals of the Year for the entire state and Discovery Elementary head custodian Aubrey McCarrel has taken home the honor. McCarrel created a school-wide September 11th remembrance...
US-191 Indian Canyon Construction To Include Lane Closure
Construction in Indian Canyon will have alternating traffic for a lane closure starting next week. UDOT announced that starting on Monday, May 4th, temporary traffic signals will be installed to guide alternating one-way traffic between milepost 264.1 and 264.8....
Obituaries
Marquita Lynn Scott
Funeral services for Marquita Lynn Batty Scott, age 59 the wife of Doug Scott, will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Ashley 2nd Ward Chapel (3040 North Vernal Avenue) at 11:00AM. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at...
David Ray Rasmussen
A celebration of life for David Rasmussen, age 91 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, March 7th at 2:00pm at the Uintah Conference Center Paradise Room (313 East 200 South) with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of the Phillips...
Dale Max Dahms
Graveside services for Dale Max Dahms, age 89 of Vernal, the husband of the late Lois Dahms, will be held Friday, March 6th at 2:00pm at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11 and The Patriot Riders of Utah. Visitation for...
Robert Bruce “Bob” Scott
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Scott. will be held Friday March 6, 2026, at 11:00am at the Vernal 7th Ward Chapel (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and...
Thelma Shields
Funeral services for Thelma Dawn Lamb Shields, age 85, of Bridgeland, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Bridgeland Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:30 - 11:45 AM.Burial...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
More Local News
Locals Nominated In Musical Theatre State Top Ten
The Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards has released its list of Top 10 nominees in each category and Uintah High...
What To Expect At Old Fort Ponds Due To Drought Impacts
Drought will of course affect aspects of recreation this year. An update on Old Fort Ponds in Uintah County shares...
What Backcountry Recreationists Need To Know About Wildfire Danger
Wildfires are clearly a major concern this season and a search and rescue association has tips for backcountry...
Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement
The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue...
Dean Thompson Treatment Update
24-year-old world champion cowboy Dean Thompson received the shocking diagnosis recently that he has an aggressive...
USSD1 On Kids Canal Vandalism
Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central...
Uintah County Update On Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
Uintah County has shared several updates on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. A restroom is now available at the parking...
Steinaker State Park Holding Dark Sky Events This Month
Steinaker State Park is celebrating International Dark Sky Day with 2 events this month and of course the public is...
Listen To Congresswoman Celeste Maloy Interview Tonight On KVEL
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is visiting the Uintah Basin today and an opportunity to hear from her is happening this...
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.
