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CIB Awards Ballard City Funds For New Road Corridor
The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has approved a $3.3 million dollar grant for a new road corridor, with most of the project located within Ballard City and Duchesne County boundaries and a small portion extending into Roosevelt City. The project will improve...
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CIB Awards Ballard City Funds For New Road Corridor
The Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) has approved a $3.3 million dollar grant for a new road corridor, with most of the project located within Ballard City and Duchesne County boundaries and a small portion extending into Roosevelt City. The project will improve...
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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 special matinee performance of their upcoming production of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ with ASL interpretation available. “This performance is open to...
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 by a medical episode. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a pickup truck in the southbound lane ran off the road at 1600 North on Vernal Avenue,...
Obituaries
Sheila Jane Belcher
Funeral services for Sheila Belcher, age 77, the wife of Curg Belcher, will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Vernal LDS Stake Center (850 West 100 North). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips...
Mary C. Karren
Graveside services for Mary C. Karren, age 86 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. The family will meet with Friends and relatives Saturday from 10:30-12:30 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Larry Jedd Knight
Funeral Services for Larry Jedd Knight, age 90. of Vernal, will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd.) A viewing will be held Thursday evening frim 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Friday...
Bettina Julianna Wissiup
Funeral services for Bettina Julianna Wissiup, age 60, of Myton,will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. She will be taken to the community building on Monday, at 4:00 p.m., for a Wake. Burial will be in the...
Judy Lee Abplanalp
Graveside services for Judy Smith Abplanalp, ate 73, the wife of Stephen Abplanalp of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery. Viewings will be held Monday from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Mortuary, and Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 am at...
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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.
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.
