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Streets Affected By Today’s Vernal City Water Shut Off
Vernal City is spreading the word that water will be shut off today for the following areas: 300 West from 250 North to 400 North, 500 West from 200 North to 400 North, 350 North from 300 West to 356 West, and 400 North from 300 West to 500 West. The anticipated...
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Streets Affected By Today’s Vernal City Water Shut Off
Vernal City is spreading the word that water will be shut off today for the following areas: 300 West from 250 North to 400 North, 500 West from 200 North to 400 North, 350 North from 300 West to 356 West, and 400 North from 300 West to 500 West. The anticipated...
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Local News
USU Uintah Basin Researchers Present At Meteorological Event In Texas
USU Uintah Basin researchers are everywhere it seems, most recently presenting in Houston, Texas. “Undergrad student researcher Michael Davies and Dr. John Lawson from the Bingham Research Center took the stage at the 2026 American Meteorological Society Annual...
Duchesne County Deputy Plays Crucial Role In Putting Logan Man Behind Bars
An officer with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office got the ball rolling on an investigation that has put a 26-year-old Cache Valley man behind bars. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office deputy utilized an undercover chat...
Obituaries
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...
Janel Renee (Martin) Kay
Funeral services for Janel Renee Martin Kay, age 60, will be held Saturday, January 6, 2023 at 12Noon at the Maeser 1st Ward LDS Chapel (850 West 100 North). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Sue Ann Crozier Newman
Funeral services for Sue Ann Newman (formerly Crozier), age 55, of Elwood and Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a visitation on Thursday...
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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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Highway 6 Fatal Crash
Officials are urging all travelers to stay aware of motorcycles on the roadway after a fatal accident on US-6 on...
West Nile Virus Reported In Uintah County Mosquito Pools
West Nile Virus season is underway with multiple counties reporting activity, including in northeastern Utah. West...
Uintah School District Announces New Technology Policy to Comply With Law
Uintah School District has announced that starting this school year, students won't be allowed to use their phones,...
If You See A Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say Kill It Immediately
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recruiting helpers in the fight against an invasive lanternfly infestation....
Still Time To Sign Up For Stuffy Day Camp
Uintah County Library is bringing back a favorite activity to finish off the summer. It’s almost time for Stuffy Day...
Sweetwater County Man Turns Self In, Pleads No Contest To Decades Old Abuse
A 73-year-old Wyoming man who walked into the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office a year ago saying he needed to...
Vernal City Statement On Valley Steakhouse Closure
Vernal City issued a letter to residents and taxpayers in response to questions and concerns from the public after...
Myton City Announces Four Day Water Shut Off
Water difficulties in Myton City continue as the City works to repair lines and address issues. Scheduled water...
Vernal City Public Hearing To Review Steinaker Service Canal Trail Project
A public hearing is coming up to review the environmental draft of the Steinaker Service Canal Trail project. “The...
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.
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Local Sports
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