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Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars
Multiple people called in a pickup truck with a suspected intoxicated driver on Thursday in Duchesne County. An officer responded and observed the vehicle turning onto Highway 40. After observing the vehicle swerving in its lane and crossing the solid line, a stop was...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Repeat DUI Offender Behind Bars
Multiple people called in a pickup truck with a suspected intoxicated driver on Thursday in Duchesne County. An officer responded and observed the vehicle turning onto Highway 40. After observing the vehicle swerving in its lane and crossing the solid line, a stop was...
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Duchesne County Businesses Invited To Participate In Summer Passport Program
The Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County has extended an important invitation to Duchesne County businesses. Registration is now open for a special community program. “We’re inviting businesses across Duchesne County to be part of our Summer Passport Program —...
Uintah Theatre Offering Special ASL Interpreted Performance Of Frozen
There is an exciting announcement for community members that use American Sign Language. Uintah Theatre is offering a special matinee performance of their upcoming production of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ with ASL interpretation available. “This performance is open to...
Obituaries
Robert Womack
Funeral service for Robert Lynn Womack, age 70, of Washington, Utah, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Chapel. There will be a viewing at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will be in the...
Cody Barton
Funeral services for Cody Barton, age 39, husband of Sarah Gledhill Barton, will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Monday at the...
Mark Deardorff
Funeral services for Mark Deardorff, age 66 of Lapoint, the husband of Dusty Deardorff, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Western Park Arena, 302 E 200 S, Vernal, UT 84078. There will be a viewing there from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will...
Lawella Jane (Evans) Nielson
Funeral services for Lawella Jane Nielson. age 85 of Vernal, will be held Saturday February 3, 2024 at 12Noon at the Ashley 2nd Ward Chapel (3040 North Vernal Avenue). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday February 2, at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Smokey Rasmussen
Graveside services for Smokey Rasmussen, age 76 of Jensen, the husband of Rose Jackson Rasmussen, will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11 am at the Vernal Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary prior to...
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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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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...
Remember And Avoid Most Common Violations Ahead Of Fall Hunts
The 2025 general-season buck deer archery hunt and the general spike and any-bull elk archery hunts begin this...
Critical Fire Weather Continues As Crews Battle Western Colorado Wildfires
Unfortunately, conditions continue to make battling the large wildfires in western Colorado quite difficult. The...
‘Fishing With The Fox’ Draws Winner Of $3,500 Tagged Fish And Great Prizes
The annual ‘Fishing with the Fox’ event culminated in prize drawings during the Alive After 5 finale at the Uintah...
New Central Cove Early Learning Center Readying For Students
The new Central Cove Early Learning Center is getting ready to welcome little learners but first is inviting the...
Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center Reopens After Extended Closure
The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday that the Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center...
Can You Commit To Dressing As A Dino For Guinness World Record Attempt?
It’s time to commit! The people behind the scenes of the effort to break the Guinness World Record for most people...
Man And Dog Jump Ship As Boat Goes Up In Flames On Flaming Gorge
A man and his dog had to jump into Flaming Gorge Reservoir when the boat they were on caught fire on August 9th around...
Beulah Fire Burning In High Uintas Wilderness
The Beulah Fire continues to grow in the High Uintas Wilderness. The Beulah Fire was reported on August 7th burning on...
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
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Local Sports
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