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Water War: Ashley Valley Water District Candidates On Canal Company Lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District against Ashley Central Irrigation Company was among the topics discussed at a recent Q&A of candidates running for the 2 open seats on the Ashley Valley Water District board. The lawsuit...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Water War: Ashley Valley Water District Candidates On Canal Company Lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by the Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District against Ashley Central Irrigation Company was among the topics discussed at a recent Q&A of candidates running for the 2 open seats on the Ashley Valley Water District board. The lawsuit...
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Local News
BLM Approves Permit For Bonneville Off-Road Race Event
The Bureau of Land Management has announced the awarding of the permit for an off-highway vehicle race this spring on BLM land in Uintah County. The permit applicant is listed as Duncan Rowley. The BLM Decision Record states that “the proposed event is a competitive...
Vernal City Announces Photo Contest
Vernal City has announced a photo contest and submissions are now being accepted. The announcement states that they are “inviting our community to help capture what makes Vernal such a special place! From stunning landscapes and local wildlife to community moments and...
Obituaries
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...
Jack Peterson
Funeral services for Jack Peterson, age 68, of Roosevelt, husband of Christiana Blietschau Peterson, will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. Burial...
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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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Man Who Made False Report Of Stolen Vehicle Gives Himself Away
A man whose vehicle had evaded the police in an early morning chase in May and claimed that the car had been stolen at...
Rocky Mountain Power Requests Review Of Public Service Commission Rate Decision
Rocky Mountain Power has taken the next step to appeal the Public Service Commission rate decision made in April....
Senator Winterton’s Efforts To Bring Film Productions Back To Utah Paying Off
It’s been several years in the making but it appears Senator Ron Winterton’s efforts to add incentives for film...
Utahns Against Hunger On Ripple Effect of Potential SNAP Cuts
Utahns Against Hunger are sharing their analysis of what could happen in Utah if SNAP benefits receive proposed cuts....
Safety Urged As Wildfire Danger Increases
Utah Fire Info is urging Utah residents, including those in the Uintah Basin, to increase their fire sense and make...
Duchesne County Teen Enters Guilty Plea In Shooting Of Stepbrother
The Duchesne County 16-year-old initially charged as an adult with 1st Degree Murder in the fatal shooting of his...
Uintah County Republican Party Denounces Violence, Calls for Civil Discourse
A demonstrator shot on Saturday in Salt Lake City during the “No Kings” protest was one of many examples of violence...
Fire Weather Watch And Red Flag Warnings In Effect
High temperatures and fire weather watches continue for the region with Uintah County Emergency Management sharing...
DWR: New Regulations For Hunting Guides And Outfitters Go Into Effect July 1
A new law passed during the 2025 legislative session regarding hunting guides and outfitters in the state of Utah goes...
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.
