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Local Weasley Gives Take On Uintah Theatre’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Tickets are on sale for Uintah High Theatre’s production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ showing this month. Uintah Senior Lucas Harrison says this is one of the most complicated plays he’s aware of by Uintah Theatre. “We are using every type of technology and...
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Local Weasley Gives Take On Uintah Theatre’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Tickets are on sale for Uintah High Theatre’s production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ showing this month. Uintah Senior Lucas Harrison says this is one of the most complicated plays he’s aware of by Uintah Theatre. “We are using every type of technology and...
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Local News
Animal Cruelty Case Of Alleged Wolf Torturer May Go To Trial
A Green River, Wyoming judge indicated that the felony animal cruelty case against 44-year-old Cody Roberts could go to trial, reports Cowboy State Daily. Roberts allegedly ran over a wolf with a snowmobile in February 2024 and then brought it to a Wyoming bar muzzled...
BLM Approves Drilling For Anschutz Exploration In Uintah County
Another application to drill in Uintah County has been approved by the BLM. The BLM Vernal Field Office issued the Environmental Assessment for the Harman Federal 1123 Well Pad, approving the drilling and producing of up to five oil wells which would include...
Obituaries
Aaron J Shiozaki
Funeral services for Aaron Justice Shiozaki age 31, of Vernal, the son of Tom Shiozaki and Gerie (Rod) Galley, will be conducted Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 12 Noon in the Glines 5th Ward Chapel. A viewing will be Saturday at 11 AM at the Church prior to service....
Ted Dean Priest
Funeral services for Ted Dean Priest, age 84 of Roosevelt, Utah, husband of the late Marilyn Priest, will be held Saturday December 9, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Central Park Ward LDS Chapel (32 South State, Roosevelt). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from...
Ralph Scott McKINNON
Celebration of Life Visitation for Ralph Scott McKinnon, age 72, of Duchesne, husband of Ginger Seaver McKinnon, will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 - 12:45 at the Duchesne County Centennial Events Center. There will also be a visitation on Tuesday evening at...
Kenneth Denver Long
Funeral services for Kenneth Denver Long, age 69, husband of Tammy Long, will be held Tuesday December 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Monday evening from 6-8 PM and Tuesday 11:45 - 12:45...
Kerry Dee Davis
Funeral services for Kerry Dee Davis, age 73 of Vernal, husband of the late Pam Davis, will be held Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 11:00am at the Vernal 6th Ward LDS Chapel (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friend will be from 9:00am ~ 10:45am all 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.
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Fireworks Safety Tips
Knowing fireworks restrictions for your area is a must before adding explosives to your celebrations this weekend....
Uintah Basin Healthcare Message On Cases Of Measles In Utah
Uintah Basin Healthcare has shared that out of an abundance of caution they are sharing information on symptoms of...
Vernal Man On Probation For Child Sex Abuse Material Arrested On New Charges
A Vernal man on probation for downloading and sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material online is at it again and facing a...
New Wildfire In Lodore Canyon Within Dinosaur National Monument
Winds and dangerous conditions have resulted in an increase in wildfires. Dinosaur National Monument shared on Tuesday...
Senator Curtis On Passage Of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ In The Senate
The Senate has passed the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and Senator John Curtis released a statement after voting in favor of...
Three Chances Left To See ‘Oliver!’
There are just three chances left to see Outlaw Trail Theater’s production of ‘Oliver!’ at the Western Park Outdoor...
Look To The Sky Friday Morning For 4th Of July Flyover
Nothing quite rings in the 4th of July like a flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th Fighter Wing and Team...
Popular Hummingbird Banding Event Happening This Month
A popular event is happening this month in northeastern Utah. If you’ve only caught a glance of a hummingbird or two...
Meeker Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Assault and Exploitation Case
The Meeker Police Department in Colorado reports that Gypsy Josh Soul, formerly known as Joshua David Solt, a...
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
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.
