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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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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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Vernal City Offers Reminders On Pedestrian Safety
Building on previous safety messages, Vernal City has more to share on the topic of pedestrian safety. “Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility,” shares the announcement. “Small choices can make a life-saving difference. Whether you're walking to school, heading...
Vernal Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child
A Vernal man has been charged with sexual crimes against a child for alleged events that took place in 2024 and 2025. 37-year-old Trent Sowsonicut is charged with two counts of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and two counts of 2nd Degree Felony...
Obituaries
Joan Gilroy
Graveside services for Joan Gilroy, ate 91 of Jensen, will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 at 11 AM at the Jensen Cemetery. Viewings will be Sunday 6-8 PM and Monday 9:30-10:30 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Alberto Silva
Funeral services for Alberto Apresa Silva, age 76, of Myton, the husband of Belen Silva, will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Community Building. There will be a viewing on Sunday 5-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Monday from...
RaNae Labrum
Funeral services for RaNae Labrum, age 86 of Vernal, will be held September 9, 2023 at 12:00 noon in the Vernal 9th Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held at the Blackburn Mortuary on Friday September 8th from 6:00-8:00 pm and at the chapel on Saturday morning...
Domanic Charles Cole
Funeral services for Domanic Cole, age 15 of Roosevelt, the son of Charles Cole and Shalena Allen, will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a visitation...
Rena Dawn McMickell Lopez
Funeral Services for Rena McMickell Lopez, age 60 of Vernal, will be conducted Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Viewings will be Thursday 6-8 PM and Friday 1 hour prior burial in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Services under 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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Convicted Sex Offender Facing Additional Felony Charge Behind Bars
A Duchesne County Jail inmate is facing a new Felony charge for actions repeatedly taken in the jail that constitutes...
Women Arrested And Charged With Burglary, Theft, And Trespassing
Two women were arrested this week after allegedly stealing property from a Duchesne County home owned by a man that...
Wanted Man Found Sleeping In Truck
An individual with active warrants was taken into custody last week after law enforcement received a tip that the man...
Indian Canyon Corridor Construction Update
Duchesne City residents and those passing through need to increase awareness as UDOT begins work on the intersection...
Ground Map Of Sterling Fire Proves Wildfire Smaller Than Original Estimate
There’s some good news concerning a wildfire burning in Duchesne County. The Sterling Fire is located within the...
Man On Meth Calls For Help, Claiming Wife Is Dying In A Ditch
A man that called dispatch claiming that his wife had been murdered and her body was in a ditch was eventually...
Lightning Caused Sterling Fire Located South Of Duchesne
Utah saw over a dozen new wildfires start over the weekend and one of those is located south of Duchesne. Utah Fire...
Vernal Teen Breaks State Swim Record At Utah Summer Games In Cedar City
A Vernal teen now holds a state record after an amazing swim at the Utah Summer Games in Cedar City over the weekend....
Utah National Guard Partners with Vernal Regional Airport for Annual Training
Today wraps up a 2 week training opportunity for the local National Guard unit at the Vernal Regional Airport. Vernal...
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.
