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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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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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Local News
Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit
A Valentine’s Day pursuit in Roosevelt started when a vehicle was recorded traveling at twice the speed limit. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle did not stop and as the vehicle traveled, a handgun was...
Local K9 Finds Woman In Search And Rescue Operation Near Vernal
When a woman wandered away from the family vehicle that was stopped near Vernal last month, a special officer was brought in who made quick work of finding her. K-9 Hawk with the Department of Natural Resources was the team member ready for the job. Hawk led the...
Obituaries
Lila Alice (Collier) Caldwell
Funeral services for Lila Alice Caldwell, age 93, the wife of the late Keith Caldwell, will be held Saturday November 4, 2023 at 12Noon at the Glines LDS Stake Center (78 South Aggie BLVD). Visitation and viewing for family and friend will be Friday from 6:00pm ~...
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...
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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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Look To The Sky Friday Morning For 4th Of July Flyover
Nothing quite rings in the 4th of July like a flyover of F-35 fighter jets from Utah’s 419th Fighter Wing and Team...
Popular Hummingbird Banding Event Happening This Month
A popular event is happening this month in northeastern Utah. If you’ve only caught a glance of a hummingbird or two...
Meeker Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Assault and Exploitation Case
The Meeker Police Department in Colorado reports that Gypsy Josh Soul, formerly known as Joshua David Solt, a...
Interviews Airing Today On KVEL: Secretary of Agriculture & Central Utah Water
Today is a great day to tune in to Newstalk KVEL AM 920, 104.5 FM as there will be several important interviews...
Roosevelt Police Sergeant Named 2025 CIT Officer of the Year
A local was recognized at the 2025 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Utah Conference and Awards luncheon on June 11th in...
Ashley National Forest Warns Of High Fire Danger
A Fire Danger Alert has been issued locally. Ashley National Forest announced that the local forest area has entered...
30-Day Comment Period Open For Roosevelt City Shooting Range Complex EA
A 30-day comment period is now open for the Environmental Assessment of the proposed Roosevelt City Shooting Range...
Vernal Man Who Threatened Youth At Christian Camp Arrested In Texas
A Vernal man who was an ex-employee of a youth camp in Texas was arrested on June 20th outside the camp after making...
Vernal Woman In Senior Citizen Apartment Complex Makes Threats, Claiming Powder She Spread Was Anthrax
A Vernal woman was arrested on Thursday after making threats and spreading a white substance she claimed was anthrax...
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.
