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Contour Airlines Continuing Air Service At Vernal Regional Airport Despite Shutdown
Contour Airlines has shared that they will continue with business as usual at the Vernal Regional Airport despite the government shutdown. Reports that rural air service could be impacted if the shutdown extends past Sunday is connected to the potential halt in...
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Contour Airlines Continuing Air Service At Vernal Regional Airport Despite Shutdown
Contour Airlines has shared that they will continue with business as usual at the Vernal Regional Airport despite the government shutdown. Reports that rural air service could be impacted if the shutdown extends past Sunday is connected to the potential halt in...
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Man Calls Dispatch, Ends Up Arrested On Warrant
A man who called dispatch for help, whispering that someone was breaking into his home, ended up arrested on drug and weapons charges. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to West Bluebell Road in Duchesne County on January 28th. Officers...
Search For Marty Justice Continues
The search continues for a missing Uintah County man. “52 year-old Marty Justice was last seen on July 8th, 2022,” shared the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. “At the time of Marty’s disappearance, he was on probation with Adult Parole and Probation and had an ankle...
Obituaries
Gay (Farr) Hales
Funeral services for Gay (Farr) Hales, age 86 of Vernal, wife of Harley Hales, will be held Thursday November 30, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Vernal 8th Ward Chapel (1499 West Hwy 40). Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday from 11:00am ~ 12:45pm at the church....
Lowell Pratt Roberts
Funeral services for Lowell Pratt Roberts, age 90 of Roosevelt, the husband of Vadr4us Bodily, will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Central Park Chapel (formerly the Roosevelt 1st and 4th Ward Chapel), 50 South State Street....
Alice Glines Warren
Funeral services for Alice Glines Warren, age 84 of Neola, the wife of Max Warren, will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00 -...
Alias Boydeen Carter Ridley
Funeral services for Alias Ridley, age 32 of Whiterocks, will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at the Whiterocks Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 PM on Monday at the community building. Burial in the John Harmes Cemetery....
Alice Hall
Funeral services for Alice Hall, age 86 of Vernal, will be held November 27th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal...
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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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Local Sightings Prompt Reminder To Stay Bear Aware
There have been multiple local bear sightings and incidences of bears getting into camp sites. The DWR encourages all...
Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found Impaled
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged...
Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found With Arrow Impaled In Neck
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged...
Horse Draw Fire Closes 40 Miles Of Highway 40 In Western Moffat County
A wildfire that grew rapidly in western Moffat County closed 40 miles of Highway 40 in both directions on Thursday....
Secretary Of Agriculture Rescinds 2001 Roadless Rule
In a significant announcement for northeastern Utah and beyond, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins...
Vernal City/Uintah County Discuss Homeless Services
Homeless Services was a topic at the joint city/county meeting on Wednesday afternoon between elected officials from...
Uintah County Ready To Celebrate With Upcoming Events
Uintah County has several exciting events coming up this summer. First is an Anniversary Reception celebrating 10...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Announced For Utah
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been ordered in Utah and, as far as the upcoming Independence Day holiday, this means...
Woman On Probation Arrested With Fentanyl
A Duchesne County woman on pre-trial probation with an ankle monitor was arrested this week on drug charges. According...
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.
