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Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash
The community is rallying to show support for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident in downtown Vernal on Friday evening. Vernal Police Chief Michael Gledhill shared that the motorcycle was traveling east on Main Street at a high rate of speed. An...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash
The community is rallying to show support for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident in downtown Vernal on Friday evening. Vernal Police Chief Michael Gledhill shared that the motorcycle was traveling east on Main Street at a high rate of speed. An...
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Local News
Vernal Chamber Presents Latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award
The Vernal Chamber presented the latest Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award to Matthew Foley during Tuesday’s Chamber luncheon. Matt works for V6 Video where he organizes free community events like family movie nights and sports events. Matt's service extends...
Demolition Underway On Lamplighter Motel
Demolition of the motel portion of the Lamplighter property in downtown Vernal got underway on Wednesday. This is the main action in Phase 1 of the Vernal Community Block Plan which will transform that area of downtown over a period of at least 7 years. The motel...
Obituaries
Aullen Larsen
A viewing will be for Aullen Larsen, age 89, of Altamont, held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be in the Elmo Cemetery near Price on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Doris Elaine Bennett Parker
Funeral services for Doris Parker, age 81, of Roosevelt, will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Keith Nielsen
Funeral services for Keith Nielsen, age 78, of Ballard, the husband of Linda Brisbin Nielsen, will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Roosevelt East Stake Center, 502 N 600 E. There will be a viewing on Tuesday evening at the Hullinger...
Tori LaNae McDonald
Memorial services for Tori McDonald will be held Tuesday February 21, 2023 at 11:00am at the Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel (2550 W 500 N). Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:45am -10:45am all at the church. Services under the direction of the Phillips...
Wilma Warren Blanchard
Funeral services for Wilma Warren Blanchard, age 97, of Roosevelt, will be held Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt 2nd & 11th Ward Chapel. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Bluebell...
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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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Father Being Held On No Bail For Child Abuse And Abandonment
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Senator Mike Lee Gives Radio Interview With Evans Family Media
Utah Senator Mike Lee gave a radio interview on Newstalk KVEL discussing a range of topics. When asked about President...
DWR Suggestions For Earth Day
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Sweetwater County Announces New Speed Limit Resolution
Safety is always important and that’s what the Wyoming Sweetwater County Commissioners had in mind when they passed a...
Jury Find Duchesne County Liable In Madison Jensen’s 2016 Death
After 8 years of legal battles, a jury has found Duchesne County liable in the 2016 death of 21-year-old Duchesne...
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.
