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Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge
The latest in the back and forth of Utah’s congressional map is a hit to the state Legislature. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson issued a ruling on Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs that took lawmakers to court over the congressional map that they say split...
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Legislature’s Congressional Map Rejected By Judge
The latest in the back and forth of Utah’s congressional map is a hit to the state Legislature. District Court Judge Dianna Gibson issued a ruling on Monday night in favor of the plaintiffs that took lawmakers to court over the congressional map that they say split...
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Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?
Could a dinosaur fossil recovered from the Morrison Formation in Dinosaur National Monument belong to the largest Stegosaur species ever discovered? The bones have gone unnoticed for decades but new excitement has erupted thanks to fresh eyes on the collection. Futura...
I-80 Tunnel Work To Resume This Spring
It’s been a year since the fatal Green River Tunnel accident and fire on I-80. While the major restoration on the westbound I-80 tunnel is complete, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced that more work will resume on the tunnel this spring. Multiple...
Obituaries
William “Little Ben” Clark
Funeral services for William Ben Clark, age 67 of Vernal, will be held at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:00AM. A visitation will be held from 9:45-10:45AM at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Maeser Fairview...
Lane J. Jackson
Funeral services for Lane Jackson, age 79 of Vernal, beloved husband of Joyce Jackson, will be held Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Davis Stake Center 4080 South 2500 East. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at...
Vadrus Joyce (Bodily) Wall Roberts
Funeral services for Vadrus Joyce (Bodily) Wall Roberts, age 90 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday from 10:00am ~ 11:45am all at...
Mackenzie Alisa Cordova
Memorial services for Mackenzie Alisa Cordova, age 36 of Vernal, will be held Saturday February 24, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Uintah Conference Center Paradise Room. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Sylvia Martinez-Lind
Funeral Mass for Sylvia Martinez-Lind, age 80 of Vernal, will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at 12 noon at the St. James Catholic Church. A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A Rosary...
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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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Man Arrested For DUI With Stolen Weapon Located In Vehicle
An SUV with a Virginia license plate was observed on Highway 40 in Vernal on August 10th by an officer who saw it...
Ute Business Committee Hosts Large Treaty Tribes Coalition Meeting
The Indian Tribe Business Committee hosted a meeting of the Large Treaty Tribes Coalition in Pocatello, Idaho on...
Local Singer/Songwriter Releases Lullaby Album
A local singer/songwriter has released a new lullaby album with a very special purpose. Crystal Thomas has called...
Three Full Days Of Fun Left At Uintah County Fair
There are three full days of fun left to enjoy this week at the Uintah County Fair. Tonight is the Mark Wills concert...
Uintah School District Provides Statement On Alleged June Hazing Incident
Uintah School District provided the following statement upon the request of Evans Family Media regarding an alleged...
Beulah Fire Update
The Beulah Fire continues to grow in the High Uintas Wilderness. The Beulah Fire was reported on August 7th burning on...
City Of Duchesne Primary Election Results
The primary election for the City of Duchesne was held yesterday. For Mayor, Deborah V. Herron received 228 votes,...
Rangely Urges Voluntarily Water Conservation; Could Become Mandatory
Like most places in the region, water conservation is on the minds of leadership in the Town of Rangely, Colorado...
Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall Closure Coming Up
A world famous local attraction is scheduled for a temporary closure next month for a construction project. The Quarry...
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.
