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GPS In Stolen Oilfield Equipment Leads To Duchesne County Home; Arrest Made
Having a built-in GPS in a piece of oil field equipment helped investigators arrest the alleged thief in Duchesne County this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the theft occurred on a Four Point oilfield location close to Dart Lane in January. A...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
GPS In Stolen Oilfield Equipment Leads To Duchesne County Home; Arrest Made
Having a built-in GPS in a piece of oil field equipment helped investigators arrest the alleged thief in Duchesne County this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the theft occurred on a Four Point oilfield location close to Dart Lane in January. A...
At Home In Vernal
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Local News
Three Steps To Take Before Fire Season
Unfortunately, 2026 looks like it will be a dangerous season for wildfires. Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands is especially urging those who live in Utah’s High Risk Wildland-Urban Interface to take 3 steps before fire season is fully underway. First, ‘Create...
Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge thanks to her methamphetamine stash. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the residence and informed Jina Tinnin of her...
Obituaries
LaJean Winn
Funeral services for LaJean Winn, age 90, of Randlett, will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Ballard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held at the church that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 AM.Burial...
Nicol (Nikki) Amber Sarrette
Mrs. Nicol (Nikki) Amber Sarrette, 48, of Starkville, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center – Tupelo following a six-month uphill battle with cancer. There will be a service held sometime in January. Memorial...
Scott Gudmundsen
A celebration of life for Scott Gudmundsen, age 71 of Vernal, will be held Saturday January 3, 2026 at 11:00am at the Maeser 4th Ward LDS Chapel, 2575 North 1500 West, Vernal, Utah.Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Kent R Peatross
Funeral services for Kent R Peatross, age 76, of the Strawberry River Valley, in Duchesne County, the husband of Susan Mitchell Peatross,will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
George “Bill” Hunt
Graveside services for George "Bill" Hunt, age 83, of Vernal, Utah, husband of Vickie Mecham Hunt, will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Strawberry Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the Army Honor Guard, the Duchesne American...
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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 or in person at the Home & Garden Show March 20–21. 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
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...
Truck Drives Off Vernal Avenue Into Back Of Building On Tuesday Afternoon
An accident on Tuesday afternoon in Uintah County temporarily closed North Vernal Avenue and was believed to be caused...
Consumer Affordability At The Pump A Major Focus Of New Agreement
The State of Utah and Utah’s oil and gas industry leaders announced on Monday their ‘Statement of Economic Prosperity...
Rise And Thrive Speed Pitch Competition Offers Winners More Than Just Cash
Competition for the 6th Annual Rise and Thrive Business Speed-Pitch Competition is underway. While the cash prizes are...
Three Chances Left To See ‘Into The Woods’
The talented cast of ‘Into The Woods’ is halfway through their run at Vernal Theatre Live and all involved are...
Safety Message Shared After Tragedy At Community College In Rock Springs
Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Wyoming, has shared a press release following the death of a...
Man On Probation Arrested For Drugs And Failure To Register
A probation check in Duchesne County ended in arrest and additional charges earlier this month. According to the...
Senator Curtis Responds To Announcement Of New Patent Office
A new community engagement office that is part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is opening in Utah and it’s a...
Watch For Community Wellbeing Survey In Vernal City
Vernal City is known for providing opportunities for the community to give input and a new partnership is approaching...
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.
