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Traffic Officially Diverted Onto New Highway 191 Alignment North Of Vernal
Traveling Highway 191 north of Vernal is officially a safer venture moving forward. The Utah Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the transition to the new alignment is complete. “After nearly 18 months of construction, UDOT has diverted traffic...
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Traffic Officially Diverted Onto New Highway 191 Alignment North Of Vernal
Traveling Highway 191 north of Vernal is officially a safer venture moving forward. The Utah Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the transition to the new alignment is complete. “After nearly 18 months of construction, UDOT has diverted traffic...
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BLM Approves Drilling For Anschutz Exploration In Uintah County
Another application to drill in Uintah County has been approved by the BLM. The BLM Vernal Field Office issued the Environmental Assessment for the Harman Federal 1123 Well Pad, approving the drilling and producing of up to five oil wells which would include...
Uintah Girls Wrestling Team Wins 4A Division A Title
It’s been a great week of competition for Uintah athletes. The Uintah High Girls Wrestling Team won the 4A Division A title at Crimson Cliff's High on Thursday, qualifying 22 wrestlers for state with three more Utes serving as state alternates. Uintah High Athletics...
Obituaries
Jessen Cloud Reed
Funeral services for Jessen Reed, age 40, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Buidling. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the community buidling. Burial in the Reed Cemetery under...
Donald Kimbel
Funeral services for Donald Kimbel will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center, 502 North 600 East. There will be a viewing on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the...
Claryn Lee Gardner
Funeral services for Claryn Lee Gardner, age 84 of Vernal, will be conducted on Monday December 5, 2022 at 11am at the Uintah Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East) in Vernal.Viewings will be held Sunday December 4th from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Monday...
Robert “Bob” Chapoose, Sr.
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Chapoose, Sr. will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fort Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the community building. Burial will be in the Fort Duchesne...
Evette Kay Atwine
Funeral services for Evette Kay Atwine will be held on Wednesday November 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the community building. Following the services, she will be cremated.
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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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Uintah High Accreditation Process Results In Score Well Above Average
Uintah School District took the time recently to explain the school accreditation process after receiving their...
Welcome K9 Murph And K9 Sarik, The Newest Local K9 Officer Recruits
Vernal City has welcomed a new officer to keep the streets safe and let us just tell you, he’s a GOOD boy! K9 Murph is...
All Wheel Park Project Underway On Uintah Recreation Property
An ‘All Wheel Park’ is under construction on the property next to the Uintah Community Center which is all part of...
Statewide AMBER Alert Test Happening Tomorrow
Uintah County Emergency Management has given a heads up to locals that the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Bureau...
Uintah County Man Facing Felony Charge For Stealing Dirt And Lots Of It
A Vernal man is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing dirt and lots of it. According to the Probable Cause...
Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Found With Man Arrested On Warrants
Officers arrested a man in Uintah County last week who had missed court and had a warrant issued for his arrest....
Repeat DUI Offender Without Valid License Arrested Again
A repeat DUI offender was arrested once again driving under the influence on Friday in Uintah County. According to the...
New Information On Missing Person Alert, Public’s Assistance Requested
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has shared new information on a missing person whose destination was in Duchesne...
Local Cattlemen’s Associations Urge Public To Report Any Suspicious Behavior
Another plea has been issued to the public, asking that any suspicious behavior that could be connected to cattle...
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.
