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Sweetwater County Woman Charged In Husband’s Death
A Green River, Wyoming woman has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder following the death of her husband. SweetwaterNow reports that 65-year-old Linda Malone is also charged with multiple counts of felony abuse of a vulnerable adult and is facing a minimum sentence of...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Sweetwater County Woman Charged In Husband’s Death
A Green River, Wyoming woman has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder following the death of her husband. SweetwaterNow reports that 65-year-old Linda Malone is also charged with multiple counts of felony abuse of a vulnerable adult and is facing a minimum sentence of...
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Another Magical ‘Night To Shine’ Event Held In Vernal
Vernal’s ‘Night to Shine’ held on Friday lived up to its reputation as the best event of the year! 117 special guests and nearly 400 volunteers partied the night away at the Vernal Christian Church for the red carpet prom night for individuals with special needs,...
‘Heart Of The Basin’ Warming Center Needs More Volunteers To Stay Open
The Heart of the Basin Warming Center in Vernal is keeping those who would be sleeping in the cold, safe and warm one night at a time, but more volunteers are needed to keep the Warming Center open. “Due to unexpected life changes for some of our regular volunteers,...
Obituaries
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...
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...
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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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New Trail Added For Outlaw ATV Jamboree
One of the most popular local events that draws ATV enthusiasts from far and wide has announced an addition to this...
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....
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.
