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Brush Creek Road Closed Due To Damage From Rains
The heavy rains have caused serious damage to a road in Uintah County. Uintah County Emergency Management reported on Monday that Brush Creek Road is closed until further notice. “The heavy rains and flow through the culvert washed out the road at approximately 9115...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Brush Creek Road Closed Due To Damage From Rains
The heavy rains have caused serious damage to a road in Uintah County. Uintah County Emergency Management reported on Monday that Brush Creek Road is closed until further notice. “The heavy rains and flow through the culvert washed out the road at approximately 9115...
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Man Arrested In Duchesne County For Child Pornography/Bestiality
A man who moved from Washington state to live with his parents in Fruitland was arrested on February 6th for offenses, including 100 felony counts related to child pornography and 10 counts related to bestiality. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, warrants...
Stolen Vehicle Pulled Over In Jensen Area
A man was arrested in Uintah County after being pulled over in a vehicle that had been stolen. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer clocked a vehicle on Highway 40 in Jensen that was speeding and conducted a traffic stop. The plate on the black...
Obituaries
Glen Allen
Funeral Services for Glen Allen, age 96, the husband of Rose Marie Allen of Vernal, will be conducted Thursday , November 2, 2023. at 2 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Viewing for Glen will be Thursday 1:30-2.Burial in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military...
Mary Perank
Graveside services for Mary Perank, age 91, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Ouray Tabbee Cemetery. She will be available for viewing on Wednesday at the Hullinger Mortuary from 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. There will not be a...
Ray Thomas Lupold, Jr.
Graveside service for Ray Thomas Lupold, Jr., age 78, of Vernal, will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Strawberry Cemetery in Duchesne with military honors presented by the Duchesne American Legion, the Patriot Guard Riders, and the Utah Air...
Robert “Bob” Scott Davis
Celebration of Life for Robert "Bob" Scott Davis, age 62 of Vernal, the husband of Marrianne Davis, will be held Thursday November 2, 2023 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday November 1st from...
Ferdinand Manning, Jr.
Graveside services for Ferdinand Manning. Jr. age 94 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be a wake at his home in Ft. Duchesne on Sunday after 4:00 p.m. Services under the direction of 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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Application Period Open To Hunt Greater Sage-Grouse, Sandhill Crane, And More
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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...
Road Rage On Highway 40 Results In Arrest Of Both Drivers Involved
A road rage incident covering over 5 miles and involving two vehicles in Duchesne County on Highway 40 ended in the...
BLM Considering Facility Expansion To Transfer Uinta Basin Crude To Rail Cars
The Bureau of Land Management announced last week their plans to conduct an environmental review for proposed...
Dinosaur National Monument Swimming Hole Makes List
A swimming hole in Dinosaur National Monument has made a list of the 9 Best Swimming Holes in our National Parks....
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
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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.
