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Arrest Following Aggravated Assault At Local Hotel
An arrest was made after a report of assault at a local hotel in Uintah County over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a male guest came to the front desk complaining that he had been locked out of his room. Hotel staff felt alarmed by the...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Arrest Following Aggravated Assault At Local Hotel
An arrest was made after a report of assault at a local hotel in Uintah County over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a male guest came to the front desk complaining that he had been locked out of his room. Hotel staff felt alarmed by the...
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Local News
Small Town Comeback-Utah’s Vertical Frontier: Building Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
The documentary series Small Town Comeback has released its new episode, chronicling the creation of Utah’s first free public via ferrata. The episode is titled, ‘Utah’s Vertical Frontier: Building Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata’. “Set against the dramatic cliffs of Ashley...
Vernal City Photo Contest
Whether it's one of the local community events or an adventure outdoors, there are endless photo opportunities in the Uintah Basin and Vernal City wants locals to share what is hiding in their camera rolls. “We’re inviting our community to help capture what makes...
Obituaries
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...
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...
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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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US-191 Indian Canyon Corridor Project Updates
Construction continues on US-191 through Indian Canyon. According to a UDOT update, crews will be working near Right...
Duchesne County Fair 2025 Legendary Cowboy: Lloyd Miles
It’s time for Country Nights & Neon Lights at the Duchesne County Fair. The 2025 Legendary Cowboy is Lloyd Miles...
DWR: Cutthroat Slam Releases Newest Medallion
Local anglers will want to know: the Utah Cutthroat Slam has released the newest medallion for anglers who take on the...
Pipe Found In Vehicle After Stop, Driver Explains It Is “Just Meth”
A man is facing charges in Duchesne County after being pulled over. It was found that the driver, 68-year-old Terry...
Mother Charged With Attempted Murder In June Shooting
A Rock Springs woman has been arrested and formally charged following a shooting that occurred on June 21st north of...
Commission Won’t Reconsider Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Request
The Utah Public Service Commission has responded to Rocky Mountain Power’s appeal after the Commission approved a far...
Rotenone Treatment Means Penguin And Upper Anson Lakes Closed 7/15-7/22
Two lakes in Daggett County will be closed during a rotenone treatment as part of a native cutthroat trout restoration...
Utah Petroleum Association Provides Context On Loadout Facility Approval
There are many that consider the approval of the Wildcat Loadout Facility in Carbon County a win and the Utah...
Uintah High School Students Find Success At Yearbook Camp
Summer camps are a great way to spend the summer and some students are making that time count ahead of another school...
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.
