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Uinta Basin Railway And “New” NEPA Update At Uintah Basin Energy Summit
NEPA and the Uinta Basin Railway was a focus of several speakers at day 2 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on Thursday. Mark Michel, co-founder and managing partner at the DHIP Group, spoke first about the project and the bright future he sees for this area as the...
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Uinta Basin Railway And “New” NEPA Update At Uintah Basin Energy Summit
NEPA and the Uinta Basin Railway was a focus of several speakers at day 2 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on Thursday. Mark Michel, co-founder and managing partner at the DHIP Group, spoke first about the project and the bright future he sees for this area as the...
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Local News
Senator Curtis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation For Drought Mitigation Program
U.S. Senator John Curtis is part of the team that has introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Large-Scale Water Recycling Project Grant Program through 2032. The program began as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and aims to reduce...
Buddies Needed For Upcoming ‘Night To Shine’
Want to put a new spin on your Valentine’s Day this year? Volunteer as a buddy at this year’s ‘Night To Shine’ happening on February 13th. What is Night To Shine? “Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with...
Obituaries
Tracy Scott Breeze
Visitation for Tracy Scott Breeze, age 60 of Vernal, the husband of Bridget Atwood, will be held Monday October 16, 2023 from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West Vernal, Utah). Military Honors provided by the American Legion...
Dustin Lee Taylor
Funeral services for Dustin Lee Taylor, age 37, of Duchesne, the companion of Mandy Heppner, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. There will be a visitation at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday...
Angela Richardson Johnson
Funeral services for Angela Richardson Johnson, abe 39, of Duchesne, the wife of Heath Johnson, will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Duchesne 1st & 3rd Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that...
Ruth Lois (Olson) Anderson
Funeral services for Ruth Lois Anderson, age 92 of Vernal, will be held Saturday October 14 at 12:00pm at the Glines Chapel, 150 South Aggie BLVD. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and...
Jeffrey Allen Shepherd
Funeral services for Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Shepherd, age 63 of Vernal, will be held Friday October 20 at 5:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will from 3:00pm~4:45pm all at the mortuary. Interment will be on Saturday at...
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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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Curtis Introduces Bill To Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Grazing
Senator John Curtis announced this week the introduction of the Strategic Grazing to Reduce the Risk of Wildfire Act....
Roosevelt City Announces July 4th Holiday Family Activities
Get your running shoes on and prepare now for the most colorful race of the year coming up next month. Roosevelt...
Man Enters Not Guilty Plea In 1972 Vernal Murder Case
The man charged in the 1972 murder of Gregory Nickell entered a Not Guilty plea in court this week. 75-year-old Darrel...
Utah Petroleum Association On Supreme Court Ruling
Though not involved in the project, the Utah Petroleum Association issued a press release on the Supreme Court ruling...
Dinosaur National Monument Tops List Of CO’s Best Whitewater Rafting Stretches
Whitewater rafting in Colorado attracts enthusiasts from far and wide and The Denver Post has topped their ‘Best...
Utah Foster Care Invites Community To ‘Color The Town Purple’ Event
Utah Foster Care has invited the community to their upcoming community event, Color the Town Purple, designed to raise...
Vernal PD Alerts Community Of Scam
People across the Basin have been receiving texts about having an “outstanding traffic ticket” and in case you didn’t...
Mural Trail Competition With Vernal Location Offering Big Prizes
A popular Vernal mural is among a group of murals across the state that is part of the Wildlife Walls Mural Trail...
Carbon County Standoff Ends In Arrest
A standoff in Carbon County was assisted by multiple agencies on Friday, including the Utah County SWAT Team armored...
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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