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Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review
The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from...
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Uintah County Releases Proposed 2026 Budget For Public Review
The public is invited to review Uintah County’s proposed budget for 2026 ahead of the public hearing this month. The budget overview states, “The 2026 Tentative Budget proposes balanced revenues and expenditures of $92,627,300 representing a $14,627,500 decrease from...
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Local News
Officials Ask Public To Report Groups Of Dead Birds As Avian Flu Cases Rise
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has confirmed that the avian flu virus has again been detected in wild birds in Utah. The current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been ongoing in the U.S. since 2022, but the disease typically spreads more...
HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
Obituaries
Carrie Lynette (Slaugh) Murray
Funeral services for Carrie Lynette (Slaugh) Murray, age 67 of Vernal, will be held Friday February 16, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Friday 9:45am ~ 10:45am...
Jacob “Jake” Rinderknecht Obituary
Jacob "Jake" Rinderknecht, age 40 of Vernal, husband of Megan Searle Rinderknecht, passed away on Friday February 9, 2024. Funeral services for Jacob "Jake" Rinderknecht, age 40 of Vernal, husband of Megan Searle Rinderknecht, will be held Thursday February 15, 2024...
John Christian Urry
Funeral services for John Christian Urry, age 43 of Vernal, son of Steve and Kathy Urry will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12Noon at the Davis 1st Ward Chapel, 3990 South 1500 East. Visitation for family and friends will that morning at the church from...
Allen LeRoy Roth
Funeral Services for Allen LeRoy Roth, age 81 of Vernal, the husband of Janet Fuller Rothg, will be held at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour prior to services. Burial will be at the Rockpoint Cemetery with...
Lee Edgar Nelson
Funeral services for Lee Edgar Nelson, age 86, the husband of Karen Nelson, will be held Thursday at 10 am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. Interment will be Friday at 10 am at the...
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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
New Home Announced For Vernal City Park Gazebo
A solution has been found for the historic gazebo located at the Ashley Valley Community Park in Vernal City. The...
South End Tie-In Complete For US-191 Realignment Project(Near Simplot Mine); North End Begins
Work continues on an important road project north of Vernal and travelers are urged to consider construction before...
Teen Found After Missing in Uinta Mountains For Over 24 Hours
A teen that went missing in the Uinta Mountains on August 7th was found safe after being missing for over 24 hours....
Twelve Fire Closes Road/Campground In Dinosaur National Monument
A wildfire in Moffat County has closed an area on Dinosaur National Monument. The Twelve Fire was reported on August...
Winds Continue To Increase Fire Behavior in Rio Blanco County
Winds have unfortunately continued to increase fire behavior in Rio Blanco County near Meeker, Colorado. Still, crews...
Duchesne County Latest Positive For West Nile Virus In Mosquito Pool
Duchesne County has joined the counties in the state that have reported a mosquito pool positive for West Nile Virus....
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...
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.
