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Intoxicated Man Steals Beer, Cigarettes, And Taquito Before Heading To Library
An intoxicated man in Vernal who was out looking for a fight earlier this month found himself arrested as a result. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a Naples residence on 2000 East on a report of a man who threw a beer can at a...
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Intoxicated Man Steals Beer, Cigarettes, And Taquito Before Heading To Library
An intoxicated man in Vernal who was out looking for a fight earlier this month found himself arrested as a result. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a Naples residence on 2000 East on a report of a man who threw a beer can at a...
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Local School And Districts Awarded Grants From Utah State Board Of Education
The Utah State Board of Education has announced the recipients of its Catalyst Center grants which awards funding to support innovative programs that strengthen career pathways for students, and local Districts and a charter school made the list. The programs...
BLM Approves Permit For Bonneville Off-Road Race Event
The Bureau of Land Management has announced the awarding of the permit for an off-highway vehicle race this spring on BLM land in Uintah County. The permit applicant is listed as Duncan Rowley. The BLM Decision Record states that “the proposed event is a competitive...
Obituaries
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...
Ernest Alma Buist
Memorial Open House for Ernie Buist, age 87, the husband of Gloria Buist, of Vernal will be held Wednesday, June 21st from 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Military Honors by American Legion Post 11 will be held at 5:30 at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
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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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Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Found During Search Of DUI Driver’s Vehicle
Methamphetamine and Fentanyl were discovered during the search of a vehicle in Roosevelt following a DUI arrest on...
Public Meetings Scheduled For Indian Canyon Corridor Construction
Public meetings have been scheduled concerning the already underway construction on the Indian Canyon Corridor. The...
Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Unlock Federal Funding For Western Water
Water is a hot topic in the Uintah Basin and across the western United States. Senator John Curtis introduced a bill...
What Improvements Are Proposed For 1500 West 500 North In Vernal?
If you missed the UDOT hosted public meeting last week regarding Vernal’s 1500 West 500 North intersection, there is...
DWR: Prevent Conflicts With Mountain Lions This Summer
If you’re already hitting the trails this year, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an important reminder for you:...
Vernal Downtown Alliance Hosting Downtown Arts Walk
The Vernal Downtown Alliance is making it easier than ever to turn a visit to downtown into a fun way to spend a few...
Man Arrested In Uintah County On DUI, 2nd Offense
An officer was at the right place at the right time on Saturday when he initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with an...
Woman Shot, Killed After Raising Handgun At Duchesne County Sheriff’s Deputy
A woman was shot and killed by a Duchesne County deputy on Saturday as officers responded to a domestic violence call....
Loaded Tanker Truck Travels Off Highway 6, Runs Into Home, Injuring Occupants
It’s impossible to imagine the terror experienced by an elderly couple at home in Carbon County on Monday morning when...
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.
