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Roosevelt Nature Park Clean Up
06:30 PM
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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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
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...
Roosevelt Nature Park Clean Up
06:30 PM
Local News
Vernal City Council Meeting Recap
Wednesday’s Vernal City Council meeting saw multiple agenda items approved. An annual stipend of $3,600 to appointed board members on the Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board was approved. Ordinance 2026-01 was approved to update and clarify sections of the Business...
Roosevelt Rough Rider Shooting Complex Temporary Closure For Expansion Work
A Roosevelt City project continues to make exciting progress as it is developed. Starting Monday, a temporary closure goes into effect for the Rough Rider Shooting Complex. “Earthwork for additional ranges will begin soon throughout areas around the current 200 yard...
Obituaries
Ruth Nielsen
Graveside services for Ruth Nielsen, age 92 of Talmage, will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Talmage Cemetery with a small visitation. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
LaRae Baese
Funeral Services for LaRae Henline Baese, age 81 of Vernal, the wife of Karl Baese, will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 12 noon at the Jensen LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held Friday, October 20, 2023 from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday 1...
Larry Swain
Memorial services for Larry R. Swain, age 88 of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Hullinger Mortuary at 11:00 a.m. Burial of cremated remains and military honors will...
Chuckie Evans
Funeral services for Robert "Chucky" Evans, age 55 of Roosevelt, the son of Robert and Barbara Larsen Evans, will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt 2nd Ward Chapel (250 W 200 N) with a viewing before at 10-10:45 a.m. There will...
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...
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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.
More Local News
Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found Impaled
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged...
Tribal Member Charged with Murder After Deceased Man Found With Arrow Impaled In Neck
A Uintah County man was found deceased in his vehicle with an arrow impaled in his neck on Thursday and the alleged...
Horse Draw Fire Closes 40 Miles Of Highway 40 In Western Moffat County
A wildfire that grew rapidly in western Moffat County closed 40 miles of Highway 40 in both directions on Thursday....
Secretary Of Agriculture Rescinds 2001 Roadless Rule
In a significant announcement for northeastern Utah and beyond, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins...
Vernal City/Uintah County Discuss Homeless Services
Homeless Services was a topic at the joint city/county meeting on Wednesday afternoon between elected officials from...
Uintah County Ready To Celebrate With Upcoming Events
Uintah County has several exciting events coming up this summer. First is an Anniversary Reception celebrating 10...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Announced For Utah
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been ordered in Utah and, as far as the upcoming Independence Day holiday, this means...
Woman On Probation Arrested With Fentanyl
A Duchesne County woman on pre-trial probation with an ankle monitor was arrested this week on drug charges. According...
Multiple Reports Of Bears Breaking Into Campsites/Trailers
The Division of Wildlife Resources office in Vernal has received several reports of black bears breaking into...
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.
