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Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
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Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates is being credited for the project’s effectiveness. The project replaced a 2.6-mile section of steep switchbacks with a straighter, safer alignment...
1st Annual FAFV BINGO Night
06:00 PM
Local News
Duchesne County Man Facing 20 Felony Charges For Child Porn
A Duchesne County man was arrested on Friday and is charged with 20 felony counts related to child pornography. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a case against Sean Wigglesworth was opened in 2025 regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material that had been stored...
Arrested Graffiti Artist Tied To Multiple Local Cases Of Vandalism
A local graffiti artist was arrested this month after being tied to multiple cases of vandalism. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a person entered the fenced and locked area of the baseball diamonds in the Vernal City Park during a night in February and...
Obituaries
Jodie Varney
Celebration of life for Jodie Varney, age 38, the wife of Matt Varney, will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Grace Events Center. A luncheon will follow and everyone is invited.
Jo Ellen Dulen
Funeral services for Jo Ellen Dulen, age 81, of Arcadia, will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Burial in the Roosevelt...
Ernest Jenks
Funeral services for Ernest Jenks will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery.
Robert Newell Hanson
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Newell Hanson, age 81, of Mesquite, NV formerly of Vernal, will be held Thursday March 2, 2023 at 11:00am, with a visitation for family and friends 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in the...
Orvin Swain
Funeral services and viewing for Orvin Swain, age 84, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, February 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Burial will be in the Memorial Park.
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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
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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.