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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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Planned Burns In Dry Fork Canyon And Brownie Canyon
Ashley National Forest has a message for those who may have been concerned or curious about visible smoke. Planned slash pile burning is underway in the Dry Fork Canyon and Brownie Canyon areas. “The piles are located along Forest Service Road 031, west of the Dry...
High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
Obituaries
Kenneth “Heavy” Sursa
Funeral services for Kenneth “Heavy” Sursa, age 68, of Bluebell, husband of Patsy McKowen Sursa, will be held on Monday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Events Center. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening at the Roosevelt Christian Assembly Church from...
Carmen Murray
Funeral services for Carmen Roy Murray, age 61, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Norman Cambridge, Sr.
Funeral services for Norman Cambridge, Sr., age 69 of Roosevelt, the husband of Merlynn Groves Cambridge, will be Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 11AM in the Myton Community Center. There will a viewing at the Hullinger Mortuary from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Interment will...
TeAnn Taylor
Graveside services for TeAnn Taylor, age 62, of Roosevelt, will be held on December 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne City Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Hullinger Mortuary on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services under the direction of the...
Jared Dye
Funeral Services for Jared Dye, age 49, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Neola, will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Neola, Utah Chapel - 9000 North 2000 West, Neola, UT 84053. There will be...
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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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Stolen Vehicle On Police Radar Before Owner Realizes It’s Missing
A stolen vehicle was on police radar in Roosevelt City before it had even been reported stolen by the owners....
Traffic Stop Ends In DUI Arrest For Repeat Offender
An alcohol restricted driver was traveling in Naples on July 19th after 11pm when an officer noticed the taillight out...
Store Footage Shows Employee Stealing Over Several Months
A Duchesne County woman’s habit of stealing from her place of employment caught up to her this month. According to the...
Uintah County Message On Future Of Voting In Utah
Uintah County is getting the message out: It’s time to share your preference for future voting in Utah. “While voting...
Vernal City Issues Reminder Of Parade Safety
The 4th of July parade in Vernal was a fun success but did prompt conversation on social media about safety issues,...
South Carolina Sex Offender Newly Charged In Uintah County
A Sex Offender on the South Carolina registry is facing new charges in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of...
Vernal Man Assaults Roommate Twice When Denied Ride
A Vernal man is behind bars after not one but two assaults on his roommate that included abuse to the roommate’s dog...
Team Mild Bunch Wins 2025 Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt
It was another exciting year of team work, solving puzzles, and pulling all-nighters for teams hunting for Outlaw’s...
Uintah Basin Teen Is 2025 NHSRF World Champion In Light Rifle
A Uintah Basin teen has walked away from the 2025 National High School Finals Rodeo as a World Champion. “After two...
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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