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Public Asked To Report Whereabouts Of Missing Juvenile
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has reported a missing juvenile and is asking for the public to share any information they may have about the teen’s whereabouts. On Tuesday, August 26th, they reported that the runaway juvenile was last seen Tuesday morning in the...
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Public Asked To Report Whereabouts Of Missing Juvenile
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has reported a missing juvenile and is asking for the public to share any information they may have about the teen’s whereabouts. On Tuesday, August 26th, they reported that the runaway juvenile was last seen Tuesday morning in the...
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Local News
UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a project in Vernal to construct a section of raised concrete curb in the median along Highway 40 at the intersection of 1500 West. “If constructed, the raised curb would restrict left turns from 1500 West onto...
Vernal On List Of Affordable Utah Towns To Retire In
Affordable is a relative term but apparently compared to most other areas of Utah, Vernal is among the ‘Best Affordable Towns To Retire In Utah’. World Atlas distributed the list which also includes Tooele, Panguitch, Nephi, Tremonton, Beaver, Gunnison, and Delta. The...
Obituaries
Benjiman Samuels, Jr.
Funeral services for Benjiman Samuels, Jr., age 28, of Myton will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the community building. Burial will be in the Myton...
Jessica Wopsock
Funeral services for Jessica Ontiveros Wopsock, age 28, wife of Dimetri Wopsock, will be held Friday, December 9th at 3:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held at the mortuary that day. After the services there will be a wake at her mother...
Shandi Spring (Horrocks) Perry
Services for Shandi Perry will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Davis Stake Center, 4080 S. 2500 E., A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday, December 12, at Ashley Valley Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM and Tuesday, December 13 from...
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...
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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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Duchesne County Free Dump Week 2025
Duchesne County Free Dump Week is coming up April 26th through May 3rd. The event is for all yard waste and general...
DWR: Increase In 2025 Deer Permits Recommended
DWR biologists are recommending a total of 80,600 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a 9,075-permit...
Dates Announced For 3rd Annual K9 Memorial Seminar
The Roosevelt City Police Department has announced this year’s dates for a special training event. Their 3rd annual K9...
Local Middle Schoolers Compete At 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair
Students from Uintah Middle School and Vernal Middle School did well at the 2025 Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair...
DUI Arrest Made After Man Backs Into Gas Pump And Leaves Scene
A DUI arrest was made in Vernal City after a pickup was reported as having backed into a gas pump and then driving...
Uintah County: Securely Cover Loads To Dump Or Face Penalties
Uintah County announced this week that in compliance with the recently enacted state law, H.B. 53 ‘Litter Cleanup...
‘Moms For Liberty’ Hosting Empowering Parents Seminar In Vernal April 12th
A one day seminar is coming to the Uintah Basin focused on teaching parents about their rights in education, offering...
Rangely Offering Special Service To Senior Citizens
The Town of Rangely is looking out for its senior citizens by offering a special service this month. Seniors with...
Uintah School District Names Teacher and Classified Employee Of The Year
Uintah School District has announced this year’s Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. The Teacher...
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.
