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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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Senator Curtis Responds To Announcement Of New Patent Office
A new community engagement office that is part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is opening in Utah and it’s a big deal. U.S. Senator John Curtis provided a statement following the announcement that the new office will be opened at the University of Utah....
Watch For Community Wellbeing Survey In Vernal City
Vernal City is known for providing opportunities for the community to give input and a new partnership is approaching for the community to contribute to the conversation on the community’s wellbeing. Vernal City has signed on to be part of Utah State University’s Utah...
Obituaries
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.
Colten J Anderson
A viewing and visitation for Colten James Anderson, the five month old infant son of Kadence Hope Anderson and Ricky Phelps, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the visitation, there will be cremation....
Tracy Chapoose
Funeral services for Tracy Ann Chapoose, age 54, of Hilltop, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. at her home (266. Hilltop Road) on Monday. Following the services,...
Colter J. Christensen
Funeral services for Colter James Christensen, age 35 of Roosevelt, the husband Tiffanie Heaps Christensen, the son of Ben & Cory Christensen, will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:00 noon with a viewing from 10-11: 45a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. ...
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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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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
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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...
Semi Tanker Burns Up On Side Of Highway 6 Due To Mechanical Error
A semi truck with a tanker on fire burned up on Highway 6 late Saturday night due to what was reported as a mechanical...
UDOT Update On Highway 40 Construction From Bridgeland To Roosevelt
The orange flags and cones are out as construction continues on Highway 40 in Duchesne County between Bridgeland and...
UBTech Launches High Voltage Program
UBTech has announced the launch of the new High Voltage Program to prepare students for careers in power distribution....
Local Museum A Stop On The ‘Utah Pin Quest’
If you’ve got the gas money, Utah’s Historical Society is prepared to reward you for visiting museums across Utah and...
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.
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Local Sports
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