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Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
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Duchesne County Man Arrested For Assaulting Elderly Family Member
On February 9th, Officers responded to a report of an assault in Neola that ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Brian Foote had a dispute with an elderly family member and punched the 77-year-old man in the chest multiple times before...
Vernal Chamber Presents Latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award
The Vernal Chamber presented the latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award to Matthew Foley during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. Matt works for V6 Video where he organizes free community events like family movie nights and sports events. Matt's service extends...
Obituaries
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...
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...
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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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Ute Fish And Wildlife Officer Pleads Guilty In 2022 Shooting In Uinta Canyon
The Department of Justice issued a press release on July 8th regarding the 2022 shooting by a Ute Fish and Wildlife...
BLM Approves Wildcat Oil Loadout Facility Expansion
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a proposal from Coal Energy Group to expand the Wildcat Loadout Facility in...
Make Safety A Priority During High Temperatures
National Weather Service has a clear message for our region as we move into a period of prolonged heat. As heat ramps...
Work Underway On Daggett County Health, Business, and Community Center
An exciting project is underway in Daggett County on 1st West in Manila. The Daggett County Health, Business, and...
Space Limited, Get Registered For Hummingbird Banding Event
Space is limited so those interested in participating in the upcoming hummingbird banding event better get their name...
US-191 Realignment Construction Reduces Traffic To Single Lane
The US-191 realignment construction will reduce US-191 to a single lane as crews work to integrate the new alignment...
Ribbon Cutting For Soldier Silhouette Above Cemetery In Roosevelt City
What better day could there be for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the soldier silhouette in Roosevelt than the 4th of...
Community Invited To Take Survey Regarding Proposed High Desert Center For The Arts
The community is invited to take a survey concerning a proposed arts facility being explored by a local non-profit...
Uintah County Heritage Museum Announces Upcoming Name Change
The Uintah County Heritage Museum made an announcement last week and it is something they are very excited about....
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.
