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Man On Probation Arrested During Fuel Theft Investigation
The suspect in a fuel theft investigation in Duchesne County was brought into custody after violations of his probation were discovered. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report that someone was stealing fuel out of the tanks of...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Man On Probation Arrested During Fuel Theft Investigation
The suspect in a fuel theft investigation in Duchesne County was brought into custody after violations of his probation were discovered. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report that someone was stealing fuel out of the tanks of...
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Heavy Rains Can Mean Flash Flooding
The heat wave may find some moments of relief thanks to the rainfall but the storms also pose new risks. “Scattered to widespread thunderstorms remain a threat again this afternoon as monsoonal moisture lingers over the area,” shares National Weather Service....
Vernal Veteran Participates For Third Year In Wheelchair Games
Douglas Hatch, a Vernal Veteran, has represented northeast Utah very well at the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games this month. Evans Family Media has gathered a few more details about this amazing man. Mr. Hatch is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and this was his...
Obituaries
Lila Ruth Goodrich Wilkins
Funeral services for Lila Goodrich Wilkins, age 97, the wife of the late Faron Wilkins of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11 AM at the Vernal Fourth Ward Chapel at 235 E 600 S. A viewing will be held at the Church prior to the service from 9:45 AM to...
David Hicken
Funeral services for David Gerald Hicken, age 72, of Ballard, husband of Arlinda Karren Hicken, will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00...
Christine Y Smith
Funeral Services for Christine Y Smith, age 75, the wife of George A Smith Jr., will be conducted Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary with a Viewing 9:30-11 AM prior to services.Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery. Services under...
McKinley Kendrick
Funeral services for McKinley Kendrick, age 8, daughter of Scott Kendrick & Heather Benson of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 AM. Following services she will be...
Perry V Johnson
Funeral services for Perry Venil Johnson, age 79 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 m at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 W 1000 N, Vernal, UT.There will be a viewing Thursday 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal mortuary and Saturday 9:45am prior to...
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Vernal City Announces Designated Areas Where Legal Fireworks Still Permitted
Vernal City has announced the areas where personal fireworks may still be used as statewide fireworks restrictions...
Man On Stolen E-Bike With Baggie Of Methamphetamine Charged
A man has been charged after being arrested in Uintah County last week for illegal activity involving theft and drugs....
Gov. Spencer Cox Announces Temporary Statewide Fireworks Restrictions
Governor Spencer Cox announced Thursday temporary statewide fireworks restrictions, citing that “Utah faces...
Vernal On Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch List For Rocky Mountain Power
Vernal is on a list of Utah communities where Rocky Mountain Power has issued a ‘Public Safety Power Shutoff...
Employment Update
Utah’s Department of Workforce Services has issued an updated employment report. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for...
DWR Habitat Council Allocates Funding For Restoration Projects
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Baggie Of Fentanyl Pills Discovered Inside Vehicle During Traffic Stop
A man was arrested on Tuesday after his vehicle was searched during a traffic stop near 4800 South 1500 East after...
AARP Announces Community Challenge Grants
AARP announced Wednesday nine recipients throughout Utah that will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants and two are...
Moffat County Enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Due to elevated fire danger and continued dry conditions throughout the region, Moffat County Sheriff Chip McIntyre is...
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.
