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Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
Roosevelt Holy Week Walk Thru
10:00 AM
Local News
Probation Check Reveals Large Amount Of Fentanyl
Officers called to assist Adult Probation and Patrol last month found a large amount of Fentanyl and other illegal substances. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, AP&P agents called for assistance for a search of the vehicle of Carly Foster, who is on...
New Record Lows Reported For Utah Statewide Snowpack
If you haven’t been dreaming of a white February and March, now might be the time to try manifesting that outcome. The Utah Department of Natural Resources shared an update on the current data. As of January 28th, snowpack in the Northeastern Uintas is 73% of the...
Obituaries
Noah David King
Graveside services for Noah David King, infant son of Tommy Faircloth & Nakota King, will be held January 12, 2024 at 3:00pm in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Mary T Hatch
Funeral Services for Mary T. Hatch, age 84 of Vernal, are scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10 am at the Naples 2nd Ward Chapel (1500 East 2313 South). Viewings will be Friday evening 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday 9 am to 9:45 prior...
Janet Anderson (Lindsay) Suddreth
Funeral services for Janet Anderson (Lindsay) Suddreth, age 91 of Vernal, formerly of Mountain Home, will be held January 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Moon Lake LDS Ward Chapel (20800 West 3800 North, Talmage, Utah. Take highway 87 North to Duchesne to mile marker 16)....
Jerry L Morris
Funeral Services for Jerry L Morris. age 80, the husband of Annette Angus Morris of Dry Fork, will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11 AM at the Uintah Conference Center. Viewings will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary...
Chaney K Bowthorpe
Funeral services for Chaney K Bowthorpe, age 44 of Neola, will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and from 12:-12:45...
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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
Uintah County Man Charged After Alleged Aggravated Assault
An early morning ER visit resulted in arrest after officers gathered multiple witness statements to the incident...
Vernal PD: 2025 Shows Rise In Impaired Driving Arrests
Vernal Police Department has an announcement and everyone needs to pay attention. “Since the beginning of the year,...
Duchesne County Fair 2025 Legendary Veteran: Stan Bench
The 2025 Legendary Veteran for this year’s Duchesne County Fair is Stan Bench. Stan was born on August 11, 1947, in...
DWR: New E-Tagging Option For Harvested Wildlife Proposed
Public feedback is welcomed on items being proposed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, including a proposal...
Video Shows Victim In Bow And Arrow Shooting Had Hands In The Air
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment on Wednesday charging a Northeastern Utah man with first...
Brothers Injured In Tabiona Farm Truck Accident Recovering
The boys seriously injured in a farm truck accident in the Tabiona area last Thursday are recovering after being...
Man Spotted Buying Alcohol For Minors; Fentanyl And Meth Found During Arrest
A man seen buying alcohol for minors was found to have drugs including Fentanyl on him and is facing charges for all...
2 Arrested For Siphoning Gas And Stealing Items Off Boats At Storage Facility
Reports of theft at a storage facility recently led to the arrest of at least 2 individuals. According to the...
UDOT Update On US-191/US-40 Intersection In Duchesne City
UDOT has issued an update on the work being done in Duchesne City as part of the US-191 Indian Canyon improvements....
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.
