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Uintah Basin Man Sentenced To Prison For Drug Trafficking
The nationwide initiative, Operation Take Back America, is focused on getting Fentanyl off the streets, including within our local community. The Department of Justice issued a press release on Monday stating that 47-year-old Travis Davies of Vernal was sentenced to...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Uintah Basin Man Sentenced To Prison For Drug Trafficking
The nationwide initiative, Operation Take Back America, is focused on getting Fentanyl off the streets, including within our local community. The Department of Justice issued a press release on Monday stating that 47-year-old Travis Davies of Vernal was sentenced to...
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Better Boundaries Announces Signature Removal Campaign
Letters arriving in mailboxes across the state is the latest move in the back and forth over Proposition 4. The Utah Republican Party is gathering signatures to have Proposition 4, which was narrowly passed in 2018, placed on the 2026 ballot for voters to decide if it...
Vernal Innovation Hub Celebrating 5 Years
It’s been an amazing 5 years for the Vernal Innovation Hub since opening. Innovation Hub Manager Sydney Millett says it’s amazing because when it opened there was still a question of whether or not it would be successful. The quick answer is yes, it has been. “We’ve...
Obituaries
Gale Batty
Funeral Services for Donald Gale Batty, age 66, husband of Tammy Batty, will be held Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11AM at the Ashley 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (235 East 600 South). A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips...
Craig Grant Herbert
Funeral Services for Craig Grant Herbert, age 61, of Vernal, will be held Monday, June 5th at 11AM at the St. James Catholic Church. A visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Monday 9:45-10:45 at the Church....
Dallas Harold Merrell
Funeral services for Dallas Harolde Merrell, age 90 of Vernal, will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Naples Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel, 2313 South 1500 East, Naples, Utah, with a viewing from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. also at the...
Daniel James Stratton
Funeral services for Daniel James Stratton, age 33 of Vernal, will be held Saturday June 3, 2023 at 11:00am at the Uintah Conference Center (313 East 200 South). Daniel's family asks that you wear blue and dress casually in his memory. Visitation for family and...
Boyd Ray Ashby
Funeral services for Boyd Ray Ashby, age 79 of Salt Lake City, formerly of Vernal, will be held Friday June 2, 2023 at 2:00pm. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in Rockpoint...
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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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One More Week For Submissions To ‘Beyond The Margins’
You might be a little late to the game but there’s still time to potentially be part of the upcoming edition of a...
Support Local Special Olympians During Torch Run
When you hear sirens tomorrow in the mid afternoon in Vernal there’s no cause for alarm. It’s just the kickoff of this...
Preliminary Hearing Held For Suspect In 1972 Murder Of Gregory Nickell
A 1972 murder that went unsolved for over 50 years is finally having its day in court. On November 26th, 2024, Darrel...
Arrest In Native American Clothing/Jewelry Stolen From Roosevelt Storage Unit
A man was arrested last week following an investigation into Native American clothing and jewelry reported stolen from...
Domestic Violence Assault Ends In Arrest
A domestic violence assault ended in arrest in Duchesne County this week. On May 5th, 35-year-old Dimetri Del Wopsock...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Corrections Officers
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office took time to publicly acknowledge the service and dedication of a special group...
Basin Bird Festival Back And For The Entire Family
The Basin Bird Festival is back and being hosted at a special new location. Hosted by the Roosevelt Arts, Parks, &...
Union Cougars Track Enjoying Season With Broken School Records
It’s been a great season for track and field and the Union Cougars have had many school records broken. Union Cougar...
Duchesne County Man Arrested For Drug Distribution After March Overdose
A Duchesne County man was arrested over the weekend on drug distribution charges after an investigation revealed he...
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.
