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Lapoint Man Highlighted In List Of Federal Cases In District Of Utah
The Department of Justice released a list on Friday highlighting federal cases in the District of Utah that continued even during the recent government shutdown. Among the 6 individuals highlighted was 58-year-old Darwin Brock of Lapoint. The Department of Justice...
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Lapoint Man Highlighted In List Of Federal Cases In District Of Utah
The Department of Justice released a list on Friday highlighting federal cases in the District of Utah that continued even during the recent government shutdown. Among the 6 individuals highlighted was 58-year-old Darwin Brock of Lapoint. The Department of Justice...
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Vernal City Photo Contest
Whether it's one of the local community events or an adventure outdoors, there are endless photo opportunities in the Uintah Basin and Vernal City wants locals to share what is hiding in their camera rolls. “We’re inviting our community to help capture what makes...
Drugs Found During AP&P Compliance Check
A compliance check with AP&P in Duchesne County ended in arrest after drugs were found in the home. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a K-9 conducted a search of the residence and alerted to two areas which were searched. Two small bags positive for...
Obituaries
Jennifer Marguerite (Brown) Rose
A Celebration of life for Jennifer Marguirite Rose, age 49 of Vernal, will be held Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Lewis Hackford
Funeral services for Lewis Hackford, age 92 of Tabiona, the husband of Cleo Hackford, will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 -...
Wallace Lee
Funeral services Wallace Vincent Lee, age 45 of Midvale, will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake at the community building on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m.Burial will be in the Randlett...
Richard Dean Brenton
Funeral Mass for Richard Dean Brenton age 83 of Rangely, Colorado, husband of Liz Brenton, will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church (109 S Stanolind Ave). Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday from 12:30pm ~ 1:30pm,...
Joey Matthew McClelland
Memorial services for Joey Matthew McClelland, age 61 of Vernal, husband of Michelle McClelland, will be held Friday March 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in...
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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.
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Utah Reservoir Levels In Drastic Decline
The Utah Division of Water Resources announced last week that Utah’s reservoir levels are in drastic decline. Since...
Fatal Accident In Jensen On Sunday
Utah Highway Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred in Jensen on Highway 40 on Sunday. According to the...
Tiny Home Village Planned For Vernal City
Plans for a tiny home village are underway in Vernal City. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion provided an update of the...
‘Lose Yourself 5K’ To Help Bluebell Woman Battling Cancer
The Uintah Basin takes care of its own and the wonderful family behind the Bluebell Cornmaze appreciates every year as...
Today Is The Day To Dress As A Dinosaur And Help Break Guinness World Record
Today is the day to be part of making history in Dinosaurland! If you have a dinosaur costume in the closet waiting to...
Strata Networks Pledges $70,000 To USU Uintah Basin Technology Program
USU announced on Wednesday that Strata Networks has made a significant pledge towards the USU Uintah Basin General...
DWR Ribbon Cutting For Cook WMA In Daggett County
A special ribbon cutting event was held on Wednesday for the Cook Wildlife Management Area in Daggett County. The Cook...
Traffic Officially Diverted Onto New Highway 191 Alignment North Of Vernal
Traveling Highway 191 north of Vernal is officially a safer venture moving forward. The Utah Department of...
Soft Opening For Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Ahead Of 2026 Grand Opening
While the grand opening for the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is scheduled for 2026, the course is operational and is in a...
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.
