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BLM Announces Intent To Amend Rock Springs RMP; Comment Period Open
The Bureau of Land Management announced last week their plan to amend the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan and a comment period is now open. The current RMP, that was hotly opposed by Wyoming citizens and leaders, was finalized in the last month of the Biden...
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BLM Announces Intent To Amend Rock Springs RMP; Comment Period Open
The Bureau of Land Management announced last week their plan to amend the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan and a comment period is now open. The current RMP, that was hotly opposed by Wyoming citizens and leaders, was finalized in the last month of the Biden...
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12:00 PM
Local News
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 brought in who made quick work of finding her. K-9 Hawk with the Department of Natural Resources was the team member ready for the job. Hawk led the...
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 and nearly 400 volunteers partied the night away at the Vernal Christian Church for the red carpet prom night for individuals with special needs,...
Obituaries
SueAnn McKenna
A viewing for SueAnn Christensen McKenna, age 76, of Myton,will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
Ruby Laraine (Reese) Valora
Funeral services for Ruby Valora, age 85, of Vernal, will be held Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11AM at the Vernal 4th Ward LDS Chapel (235 East 600 South). A viewing will be held Monday morning from 9:00-10:45AM at the Church. Interment will be held Tuesday morning at...
Elaine Warr
Funeral services for Elaine Warr, age 82 of Bluebell, the widow of Dennis Warr, will take place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday...
Neil White
Funeral services for Neil White, age 85 of Roosevelt, will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt 11th Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Viewings will be held on Wednesday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary...
Earl Merrell
Graveside services for Earl "Catfish" Merrell, age 94 of Vernal, the husband of Dorothy Winn Merrell, will be held Tuesday, August 15th at 10:30 AM at the Vernal Memorial Park, with Military Honors presented by the American Legion post 11. There will be a viewing held...
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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
Meth Arrest In Pheasant Glen
A Vernal man is being held without bail after a compliance check with Adult Parole and Probation revealed drugs and...
UDOT Urges Drivers To Learn Safe Driving Practices Around Semis
Knowing how to drive safely around commercial vehicles like semi-trucks is an absolute must on Highway 40 and on roads...
WYDOT Working To Reopen Westbound Green River Tunnel
The westbound Green River Tunnel on I-80 has remained closed since the tragic fatal crash in February that involved 26...
Duchesne County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse Material Shared On KIK
A Duchesne County man was arrested on May 28th following local investigation of a cyber tip from the Internet Crimes...
Northwest Pipeline Pursuing New Daggett Compressor Station
Northwest Pipeline has applied to build a new compressor station in Daggett County as part of their natural gas Wild...
Member Of Vernal Oilers Family Remembered After Tragic Passing
A member of the Vernal Oilers family is being remembered after his tragic passing over the weekend. The Vernal Oilers...
Sixth Wolf In Colorado Confirmed Dead This Year
The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado is a hot topic and with another death reported, wolves are in the news again...
Ashley National Forest Announces Weekly Closures On Spirit Lake Road
Ashley National Forest has announced closures on Spirit Lake Road starting this week. According to the announcement,...
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...
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.
