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New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child
A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an additional felony charge of Tampering With A Witness. 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, who was on Adult Probation and Parole, was investigated after it was...
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New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child
A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an additional felony charge of Tampering With A Witness. 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, who was on Adult Probation and Parole, was investigated after it was...
At Home In Vernal
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Local News
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Uintah County
A traffic stop ended in arrest in Uintah County earlier this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a vehicle was pulled over for speeding and the officer approached the vehicle and observed a meth pipe in plain sight. The driver, identified as Donald...
Meeting Today On UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection
A public hearing is scheduled for today concerning the UDOT proposed project to construct a section of raised concrete curb in the median along Highway 40 at the intersection of 1500 West in Vernal. “If constructed, the raised curb would restrict left turns from 1500...
Obituaries
Joni Smith
Funeral services for Joni Gaye Smith, age 65, of Grand Junction, Colorado, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing prior to the services at the mortuary from 10-10:45...
Martha Murray
Funeral services for Martha Jack Murray, age 94 of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the...
Emma LaJeanne Slaugh
Funeral Services for LaJeanne Slaugh, age 79 of Vernal, the wife of the late Tim Slaugh, will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00am at the Davis Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the...
Charles Springer
Graveside services for Charles Springer, age 91, of Roosevelt, husband of Mary Kelsey Springer, will be held on Saturday, November 15th at 2:30 PM at the Lapoint Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Herb Gillespie
Funeral services for Herb Gillespie, age 75 of Roosevelt, the husband of Carol Winterto Gillespie, will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt 11th Ward Chapel (250 W 200 N). There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at 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 or in person at the Home & Garden Show March 20–21. 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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Duchesne City Hosting Meeting On Community Parks Development Plans
Duchesne City leaders are inviting public input at a meeting taking place tonight on a popular topic. “Duchesne City...
Aerial Herbicide Treatment In Daggett County Authorized By BLM
Plans to treat cheatgrass in Daggett County have been approved by the BLM. The Marshall Draw-Crouse Bench cheatgrass...
Lunar Eclipse To Put On A Show March 3rd
A total eclipse of the Moon is coming up early next month on March 3rd. According to NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador...
Gun Thrown Out Window During DUI Pursuit
A Valentine’s Day pursuit in Roosevelt started when a vehicle was recorded traveling at twice the speed limit....
Local K9 Finds Woman In Search And Rescue Operation Near Vernal
When a woman wandered away from the family vehicle that was stopped near Vernal last month, a special officer was...
Another Magical ‘Night To Shine’ Event Held In Vernal
Vernal’s ‘Night to Shine’ held on Friday lived up to its reputation as the best event of the year! 117 special guests...
‘Heart Of The Basin’ Warming Center Needs More Volunteers To Stay Open
The Heart of the Basin Warming Center in Vernal is keeping those who would be sleeping in the cold, safe and warm one...
Utah DNR Reminds Shed Hunters To Complete Mandatory Ethics Course
The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement has an important reminder for shed hunters in the Uintah Basin. The shed...
USU Uintah Basin Researchers Present At Meteorological Event In Texas
USU Uintah Basin researchers are everywhere it seems, most recently presenting in Houston, Texas. “Undergrad student...
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.
