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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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Vernal City Announces Photo Contest
Vernal City has announced a photo contest and submissions are now being accepted. The announcement states that they are “inviting our community to help capture what makes Vernal such a special place! From stunning landscapes and local wildlife to community moments and...
Semi Trailer Detaches And Hits Truck In Oncoming Lane On Highway 191
Thankfully there were only minor injuries in a Duchesne County crash on Friday morning in which a semi trailer detached and drifted into oncoming traffic. The crash took place about 20 miles south of Duchesne on Highway 191 at about 5:30am on February 6th. Utah...
Obituaries
Ruckus Perank
Graveside services for Ruckus Henry Perank will be held at Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tridell Cemetery. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Whiterocks Community Building. Services under the direction of the...
David Ray Moore
Funeral services for David Ray Moore will be held Monday November 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30 – 10:45 AM. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Elon Poulsen
Graveside services for Elon Poulsen, age 57, will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at the John Harmes Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary that morning from 10:00 - 11:45.
Ina Louise Santio
Funeral services for Ina Louise Santio will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake at the community building on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery.
Chas Alfred Rios
Funeral services Al Rios will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home at 11:00AM. A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday morning 9:30-10:30AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in 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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Senator Curtis Puts Spotlight On Environmental Reform; Wants Utah To Lead
Senator Curtis used a discussion during an Environmental and Public Works Committee hearing on Wednesday to advocate...
DWR: What To Do If You Find A Baby Bird on the Ground
It is not unusual to find a baby bird on the ground during this time of year and the Division of Wildlife Resources...
Contour Airlines Launches Service Between Vernal Regional Airport And Denver
Contour Airlines has officially added Denver as a destination from the Vernal Regional Airport and the maiden voyage...
Rock Point Cemetery Expansion Project
The Uintah County Commission approved an expansion project for Rock Point Cemetery during Tuesday’s Commission...
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...
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.
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Local Sports
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