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Ice Age Fox “Roxy” Goes On Display In Vernal
A 26,400-year-old Red Fox found in the Uinta Mountains a year ago is now temporarily on display at the Utah Field House/Dinosaur Museum in Vernal. The last year has been spent carefully acclimating the bones to warmer and drier conditions. According to an announcement...
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Ice Age Fox “Roxy” Goes On Display In Vernal
A 26,400-year-old Red Fox found in the Uinta Mountains a year ago is now temporarily on display at the Utah Field House/Dinosaur Museum in Vernal. The last year has been spent carefully acclimating the bones to warmer and drier conditions. According to an announcement...
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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake In The Uinta Mountains On Thursday
An earthquake with an epicenter in the Uinta Mountains near the Wyoming border occurred on Thursday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was 4.7 magnitude. The University of Utah Seismograph team investigated the earthquake and...
80’s Dress Up Night Part Of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Closing Weekend
It’s been a successful run so far for Steel Magnolias at Vernal Theatre Live and closing weekend includes a fun opportunity to pull out the 80’s clothing and hair styles. Director Rachel Fuchs says working with this small cast has been a wonderful experience. “These...
Obituaries
Linda Gunnell Swain
Funeral Services for Linda Gunnell Swain, age 75 of Vernal, the wife of Hap Karl Swain, will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 12 noon at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and 1 hour...
Leta Kay Cesspooch
Funeral services for Leta Kay Cesspooch will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM at her mother Mona's home (9500 East HWY 40, Gusher, UT 84026). Burial in the...
Bonnie Ann Shiner
Funeral services for Bonnie Ann Walker Shiner, age 78, of Altamont, the wife of Miles "Bike" Shiner, will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the Moon Lake Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held on Friday...
Brent Evan Wilson
Graveside Services for Brent Evan Wilson, age 73 ov Vernal will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at 2:30pm at the Manti City Cemetery, Visitation Friday morning from 9AM ~ 10AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Services under the direction of the Phillips...
Robert Earl Eyre
A celebration of life for Robert Earl "Bob" Eyre, age 71, of Fruitland, the husband of Jacqueline Coop Eyre, will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roy Park, in Duchesne, near the Fairgrounds, 60 West 400 South. Military honors will be...
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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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Drought Conditions Causing Concern
Officials are warning that this may be a concerning year for drought conditions in the state thanks to rapidly melting...
US-191 Realignment Construction Underway
A much anticipated road improvement project is making progress. According to the Utah Department of Transportation,...
Wildlife Board Approves Big Game Hunting Permits
The Utah Wildlife Board met last week and made final decisions on hunting permits. The Board approved a total of...
Town Of Rangely Mosquito Abatement “Fogging” Underway
The Town of Rangely has an important message for its citizens: mosquito abatement “fogging” season has begun. “As you...
Uintah High Track Athletes Enjoying A Season Of Breaking Records
It’s been a season of breaking records for athletes on the Uintah High School track team. Bailey John, Auklynd Jones,...
Duchesne County Man Facing 11 Felony Charges Of Alleged Child Sex Abuse
A Duchesne County man is facing 11 charges of felony child sexual abuse and is being held in Duchesne County Jail...
Drunk Duchesne County Man Who Shot Family Dog Facing Charges
A drunk Duchesne County man allegedly shot his family dog and is now facing charges. According to the Affidavit of...
Body Found West Of Rock Springs Believed To Be Woman Missing Since February
A body discovered west of Rock Springs is believed to be that of a missing Green River woman. Sweetwater Now reported...
Crews Work Diligently To Repair Series Of Water Main Breaks In Vernal
The saying ‘When it rains it pours’ is rather fitting for a series of unanticipated repairs needed on South 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
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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.
