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Water War: Ashley Valley Water District Candidates On Canal Company Lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District against Ashley Central Irrigation Company was among the topics discussed at a recent Q&A of candidates running for the 2 open seats on the Ashley Valley Water District board. The lawsuit...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Water War: Ashley Valley Water District Candidates On Canal Company Lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District against Ashley Central Irrigation Company was among the topics discussed at a recent Q&A of candidates running for the 2 open seats on the Ashley Valley Water District board. The lawsuit...
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Work Of Local High School Artists Featured At Competitive All-State Art Show
The paintings of two Uintah High students are among the artwork of Utah’s top student artists to be on display starting this weekend. The paintings of Esther Davies and Peyton Edwards were accepted into the 54th Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show at the...
Wolves 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook
2025 proved a rough year for wolf restoration efforts in the state of Colorado and reintroduction of new wolves is essentially on hold in 2026. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced last week that there are currently no plans for translocating additional gray wolves...
Obituaries
Jean Gardiner Smith
Graveside services for Jean Gardiner Smith, age 94 of Vernal, will be held Saturday November 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vernal Memorial Park. Services under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Pamela Gay (Hales) Davis
Funeral services for Pamela Gay (Hales) Davis, age 65 of Vernal, the wife of Kerry Davis will be held Friday December 1, 2023 at 12 Noon at the Vernal 6th Ward LDS Chapel (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday November 30 from 6:00pm...
Ron Christensen
Funeral services for Ron Christensen, age 82 of Talmage, will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Home Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the...
Kelden Jay Massey
Funeral services for Kelden Jay Massey, age 33 of Vernal,will be held Saturday November 25, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Ashley LDS Stake Center (475 West 100 South). Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6:00~8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Jared Don Allred
Graveside services for Jared Don Allred, age 40 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Vernal Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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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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Multiple Reports Of Bears Breaking Into Campsites/Trailers
The Division of Wildlife Resources office in Vernal has received several reports of black bears breaking into...
2025 Journey of Hope North Route Travels Through Uintah Basin
An impressive group of young men cycling across the country passed through the Uintah Basin this week for a great...
Fishing With The Fox Heats Up
Anglers of all ages and abilities are having a great time this summer with Fishing With The Fox and all are encouraged...
Application Period Open To Hunt Greater Sage-Grouse, Sandhill Crane, And More
The Division of Wildlife Resources has a suggestion if you are looking for a unique experience in Utah’s outdoors....
Missing 15-Year-Old Found At Vernal Apartment Complex; Man Arrested
On the evening of June 24th, Vernal City Police Officers were flagged down by a male individual who reported his...
Trump Signs Curtis Bill To Repeal Biden-Era Emissions Rule
President Trump has signed into law legislation introduced by Senator John Curtis to overturn the Biden era EPA’s...
Highway 40 Resurfacing From Antelope Creek Bridge To Pole Line Road
Work is underway on the resurfacing of Highway 40 from the Antelope Creek Bridge to Pole Line Road. UDOT has...
Red Fleet State Park Receives Beautification Award
Anyone that has seen the transformation at Red Fleet State Park will fully understand a recent award the park has...
Sweetwater County, WY Man Injured In Saturday Night Shooting
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reports that at around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 21st, Sweetwater County...
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.
