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Alive After 5 Winners
Big talent, a big crowd, and amazing energy made Thursday’s finale for the 22nd annual Alive After 5 singing competition an entertaining success. The final 4 performed ‘Songs from Movies’ as last night’s theme and then the crowd and judges cast their votes. Johnny...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Alive After 5 Winners
Big talent, a big crowd, and amazing energy made Thursday’s finale for the 22nd annual Alive After 5 singing competition an entertaining success. The final 4 performed ‘Songs from Movies’ as last night’s theme and then the crowd and judges cast their votes. Johnny...
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Local News
USU ECA Program Helping Rural Small Businesses
A Utah State University program is making a difference in the Uintah Basin and across the state. The USU Extension’s E-Commerce Accelerator (ECA) program helps small businesses in rural Utah grow through online sales. It was created as part of the Rural Online...
Get The 2026 Ethics Course Done Before Heading Out To Gather Shed Antlers
What was previously only required starting February 1st, is now required earlier and for longer. If hunting for shed antlers in Utah, a free educational ethics course is required before heading out between January 1st and May 31st. No exceptions. “During winter, big...
Obituaries
Joe B. (JODY) Murray Jr.
Funeral Services for Jody will be conducted Monday, October 31, 2022 at 11 am in the Vernal 1st Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (475 West 100 South) There will be a Viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and...
Ila Rhae Gingell
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Myton Ward Chapel. A viewing will be held Tuesday, November 1 at Hullinger Mortuary 6:00-8:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at Myton Cemetery. In lieu of...
Darris Smuin
Funeral services for Darris Smuin will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11 AM at the Uintah Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Viewings will be held Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday 1 hour prior to service. Interment will...
John James Melo
Funeral services for John James Melo, age 31, of Gusher, Utah, will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15709 4000 N, Altamont, UT 84001. There will be a viewing on...
Julie Patterson Summers
Funeral services for Julie Marie Patterson Summers, age 69, of Roosevelt will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Central Park Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 32 South State Street, in Roosevelt. Viewings will...
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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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Buckle Up For Wild Spring Weather
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Duchesne County Man Arrested After Giving Drugs To 12-Year-Old Minors
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Ring Camera Catches Theft At Microtel Inn
An arrest was made following a reported theft on Sunday at the Microtel Inn in Uintah County. According to the...
Employment Update
Updated data sharing Utah’s employment for January 2025 shows that employment increased an estimated 1.9% across the...
Carbon County Lawyer Announces 2026 Bid For Utah’s 3rd Congressional District
A Carbon County lawyer announced his 2026 bid for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District race during the Carbon County...
Uintah School District Adds Local Beef to Menu
Grant funding has provided for a healthy addition to benefit local school kids. “The Uintah School District Foods...
DWR Hosting Mountain Goat Viewing Event Near Upper Stillwater Dam
The opportunity to attend a free mountain goat viewing event in Duchesne County is happening this week. Mountain goats...
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.
