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Man Convicted Of Sexual Abuse In Vernal Among Arrests Highlighted By Department of Homeland Security
A man convicted of sexual abuse in the Uintah Basin is among a list of recent arrests highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security. On October 30th, a press release was issued announcing that despite the shutdown, arrests are continuing to be made by U.S....
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Man Convicted Of Sexual Abuse In Vernal Among Arrests Highlighted By Department of Homeland Security
A man convicted of sexual abuse in the Uintah Basin is among a list of recent arrests highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security. On October 30th, a press release was issued announcing that despite the shutdown, arrests are continuing to be made by U.S....
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Local News
Semi Trailer Detaches And Hits Truck In Oncoming Lane On Highway 191
Thankfully there were only minor injuries in a Duchesne County crash on Friday morning in which a semi trailer detached and drifted into oncoming traffic. The crash took place about 20 miles south of Duchesne on Highway 191 at about 5:30am on February 6th. Utah...
Repeat Shoplifter Arrested On Felony Charge
A man arrested outside the Vernal Walmart this week has a history of shoplifting and was caught at it once again, this time resulting in a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer observed 39-year-old David Alexander Maclee enter...
Obituaries
Merrill Bertoch
Funeral services for D,Merrill Bertoch, age 83, of Roosevelt, husband of Carol Rawson Bertoch, will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the West Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 11:15...
Merle Myore
Funeral services for Merle Myore, age 34, of Randlett, will be held on Wednesday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the Randlett Episcopal Church. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Joyce Myore’s home in Randlett.Burial in the Randlett Cemetery, services...
Conley Reed
Funeral services for Conley Earl Reed, age 42, of Ft. Duchesne will be held on Tuesday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held on Monday after 4:00 p.m. at the same location.Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery under the...
Keith Macks Murray
Funeral Services for Keith Murray, age 76, the husband of Linda Reynolds Murray of Naples, will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10 am at the Naples LDS Chapel with viewings held Friday from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Mortuary, and Saturday 1 hour prior to service at...
Nadine Larsen
Funeral services for Nadine Wymer Zager Larsen, age 87, of Neola, wife of Gordon Larsen, will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 -...
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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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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Implemented On Ashley National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions now apply to Ashley National Forest in order to reduce the potential for human-caused fires....
For Health’s Sake: Bat With Rabies Infects Family Pet
Wildlife and health officials have shared an important reminder on a threat that recently resulted in the loss of a...
Alive After 5 Winners
Big talent, a big crowd, and amazing energy made Thursday’s finale for the 22nd annual Alive After 5 singing...
Lamplighter Property Update Given During Wednesday City Council Meeting
Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion provided an update to the Vernal City Council on Wednesday regarding the Lamplighter...
Lee Fire Doubles In Acreage On Wednesday, Elk Fire Nearly Doubles
Significant growth occurred on Wednesday on the Elk and Lee Fires near Meeker, Colorado. The Wednesday morning report...
Man Uses AR-15 To Threaten Group At Little Montez Reservoir
A group enjoying some fishing at Little Montez Reservoir in Uintah County had a frightening experience when a man...
Fentanyl/Meth Bust At Ballard Trailer Located Across From City Park
Arrests were made on August 1st after a warrant was executed on a Uintah County residence where there was evidence...
Davis Hollow Fire Prompts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions On Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest has announced that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will go into effect on Friday after experiencing...
Public Hearing Tonight For Proposed Uintah School District Judgment Levy
The public hearing for a proposed judgment levy in Uintah School District is being held tonight. “A large company in...
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.
