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Vernal Man Sentenced To Prison For Cyberstalking
A Vernal man has been sentenced in a case investigated by the FBI. United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced on Monday that 22-year-old Jonas D. Saunders, of Vernal, was sentenced on June 4th, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for one count of...
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Vernal Man Sentenced To Prison For Cyberstalking
A Vernal man has been sentenced in a case investigated by the FBI. United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced on Monday that 22-year-old Jonas D. Saunders, of Vernal, was sentenced on June 4th, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for one count of...
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Vernal City Recognizes ‘Relay For America’ Runners As They Travel Through Area
Vernal City made sure the runners traveling through the area as part of the ‘Relay For America’ cross country flag relay felt recognized for their mission for national unity. The Relay for America organization was hosted for breakfast before they continued their...
Ballot Drop Off And In Person Voting Locations in Uintah And Duchesne Counties
The primary election is tomorrow, June 23rd, and it is too late to put your ballot in the mail. At this point, you can either drop your ballet in an official ballot drop box or you can vote in person tomorrow. In Uintah County, the official ballot drop box locations...
Obituaries
Thelma Shields
Funeral services for Thelma Dawn Lamb Shields, age 85, of Bridgeland, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Bridgeland Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:30 - 11:45 AM.Burial...
Sandra Workman
Funeral services for Sandra Lee Workman, age 85, of Vernal, will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Ballard Chapel. There will be a viewing from 11-11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Bluebell Cemetery. Services under the direction of...
Tami Ferguson
Funeral services for Tami Ferguseon, age 73 of Roosevelt, the wife of Dennis Ferguson, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on...
Leon Nielsen
Funeral services for Leon Nielsen, age 69 pf Rppsevelt, the husband of Lisa Nelson Nielsen, will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. A viewing will be held Monday from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary and again...
Mark Kettle
Funeral services for Mark Kettle, age 78, of Ballard, husband of Mary Thayer Kettle, will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and...
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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How To Avoid Conflicts With Moose This Summer
Utah is home to between 2,500 and 3,000 moose and each year there are reports of injuries to dogs and people as people...
Man With 2 Prior DUI Convictions Arrested For DUI In Uintah County
A man with at least 2 prior DUI convictions was arrested in Uintah County this week and charged with another one....
Flash Floods Damage McCoy Flats
The Bureau of Land Management Utah announced that recent storms brought flash flooding through parts of the McCoy...
Enbridge Gas Announces Potential Projects In Jensen And West Roosevelt
Enbridge Gas announced this month potential plans to expand their natural gas offerings in northeastern Utah. Enbridge...
Vernal City Hosting ‘Stars, Stripes, Dinosaurs’ Contest To Celebrate America 250
Businesses and even residences throughout the Vernal area proudly display dinosaur statues and Vernal City has issued...
Fishing With The Fox 2026
A favorite annual event for those looking to add the possibility of prizes to the fun of fishing is underway and all...
Randlett Road East Oil Wells And Bama Fed 1123 Well Pad Gas Wells Approved
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized three Applications for Permit to Uinta Wax Operating...
Uintah County Republican Party Submits Nominees for County Attorney Vacancy
The Uintah County Republican Party has announced that the Uintah County Republican Party Central Committee convened on...
Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel Congregation Jumps In To Handle Flooding
Tuesday’s storm certainly brought much needed moisture. It also provided an opportunity for a local church...
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.
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Local Sports
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