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Another Livestock Killing In Tabiona Area
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has announced their investigation of another livestock shooting after receiving a report of a cow that was shot in the Tabiona area near SR-208. “This incident follows a similar case reported in late July, when a calf was found...
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Another Livestock Killing In Tabiona Area
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has announced their investigation of another livestock shooting after receiving a report of a cow that was shot in the Tabiona area near SR-208. “This incident follows a similar case reported in late July, when a calf was found...
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DUI Arrest In McDonalds Parking Lot Following Vehicle Accident
A woman involved in a vehicle accident who left the scene to get in the McDonald’s drive thru was arrested for DUI when officers arrived. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a vehicle accident at 1050 West Highway 40 in Vernal on...
Preferred Concept Of Vernal Community Block Plan Presented
The preferred concept for the Vernal Community Block Plan was presented on Wednesday evening during a public meeting in the Community Room of the Vernal City building. The presentation reflected major elements that included community preferences based on public...
Obituaries
Kenneth Carrell
Funeral services for Kenneth Carrell, age 98, of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday May 26, 2023 at 11:00am at the Roosevelt East Stake Center, 502 North 600 East. There will be a viewing from 10:00am-10:45am at the church prior to the services. The burial will be...
Glen Young
Funeral services for Glen Young, age 65, of Bluebell, will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Chapel. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial in the...
Ronda Harris Olsen
Funeral services Ronda Harris Olsen, age 72, wife of Wade L. Olsen of Naples. Will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Vernal Utah Ashley Stake Center located at 475 W. 200 S., Vernal, Utah at 11:00 A.M. Viewings will be at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, 15 E. 100...
Austin Gene Merkley
A Celebration of Life for Austin Gene Merkley, age 29, the beloved son of Tammy Suddreth and Paul Merkley. will be held Saturday May 27, 2023 at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday 10:45-11:45AM...
Palmer Boyce Knowlden
Funeral services for Palmer Knowlden, age 85, of Neola, will be held Wednesday 11:00AM at the Stone Hollow Event Center 1010 North Vernal Avenue in Vernal. A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM and Wednesday 9:45-10:45AM all at Stone...
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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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Meth Located In Vehicle During DUI Arrest In Roosevelt
Methamphetamine was found in a vehicle during a DUI arrest in Roosevelt on May 2nd. According to the Affidavit of...
Dan Mortenson Inducted Into Vernal Youth Baseball Club Hall Of Fame
A well deserved honor was given to a Uintah County man during this spring’s Vernal Youth Baseball Club Opening Day...
Ladies Night Out Announces Fantastic Results Of Fundraiser
It was another year of incredible support from the community for the Ladies Night Out Vernal event put on to raise...
5 International Exchange Students Wrapping Up Experiences At Uintah High
As the end of the school year approaches there are some students and families that find it very hard to see it come to...
Man Arrested After Scaring Others With Glock 9MM Looking BB Gun
A man was arrested in Uintah County on Saturday after scaring others with a BB gun that looked like a Glock 9mm...
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...
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.
