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UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected
The Utah Department of Transportation is spreading the word that beginning today, crews will start crack sealing work on US-191 in Indian Canyon between the summit and Emma Park Road. “Approximately nine miles of US-191 will be crack-sealed to help maintain the road...
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UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected
The Utah Department of Transportation is spreading the word that beginning today, crews will start crack sealing work on US-191 in Indian Canyon between the summit and Emma Park Road. “Approximately nine miles of US-191 will be crack-sealed to help maintain the road...
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Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale
On the tail end of their 10th Season, Vernal Theatre Live issued an audition call this week. “We are beyond thrilled to announce auditions for our Season 10 Finale - ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’!” shares the announcement. “This fantastically fun show is a delight...
Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share any tips or leads in the case. The Silver Alert was issued for 69-year-old DeEtte Spencer who was last seen at Walmart in Price on January 26th....
Obituaries
Conley Spencer
Funeral services for Conley Spencer, age 14, of Roosevelt, the sone of Amver and Chancey Spencer, will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Grace Event Center. There will be a viewing prior to the services beginning at 10:00 a.m.Burial will be...
Brittany (Miller) Staley
Funeral services for Brittany Miller Staley, age 39, wife of K. C. Staley will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 6-8 PM at...
Elden J Buckalew
Funeral services for Elden J Buckalew, age 84, husband of Gerrie Buckalew, will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in the Vernal 8th Ward chapel, 1499 West Highway 40. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M....
Jord Meacham
Funeral services for Nejourde Thomas “Jord” Meacham, age 22, of Pleasant Valley, the son of Kelli and Tom Meacham, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Myton Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a...
Frankie Cornpeach
Graveside services for Frankie Jason Cornpeach, age 52, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the Red Knoll Cemetery. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday until Friday morning at Anna Cornpeach’s Home (11400 North 3800...
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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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Free Summer Lunch Program Up And Running In Uintah School District
The free summer lunch program is up and running in Uintah School District. The Free Summer Lunch program is being held...
Uinta Basin Railway Private Investment Partner Proud To Support Project
With the Supreme Court clearing the way for the Uinta Basin Railway, the project has now resumed key next steps, among...
Parole Visit Ends In Felony Drug Arrest In Tabiona
A parole check ended in arrest on May 29th in Tabiona. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a variety of drug...
Uintah County Commissioners Express Thanks After Uinta Basin Railway News
The Uintah County Commissioners are among those with something to say about the Supreme Court Decision to uphold the...
Local Athletes Compete At Special Olympics Summer Games In Southern Utah
A busload of local athletes found success over the weekend in Cedar City competing in the Special Olympics Summer...
Close Call on Highway 40 Leads To Safety Message From Highway Patrol
Utah Highway Patrol is using a close call that took place on Highway 40 as a reminder to travelers of Utah’s Move Over...
GoldRush Rally Gold Tour Travels Through Uintah Basin
A rush of luxury and exotic vehicles traveled through the Uintah Basin on Monday, making stops for food and shopping...
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Neola Area
Calls to dispatch of a reckless driver unable to maintain safe lane travel in the Neola area ended in arrest for a...
Crews Creating Safety Zones In Duchesne County
Crews are hard at work in Duchesne County creating ‘Safety Zones’ to slow down potential wildfires during this high...
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
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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.
