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Fatal Accident In Jensen On Sunday
Utah Highway Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred in Jensen on Highway 40 on Sunday. According to the report, a John Deere Backhoe was being followed by and escorted by a pickup truck traveling eastbound on SR-40 near mile post 154 at Ashley Creek...
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Fatal Accident In Jensen On Sunday
Utah Highway Patrol has reported that a fatal accident occurred in Jensen on Highway 40 on Sunday. According to the report, a John Deere Backhoe was being followed by and escorted by a pickup truck traveling eastbound on SR-40 near mile post 154 at Ashley Creek...
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Local News
Better Boundaries Announces Signature Removal Campaign
Letters arriving in mailboxes across the state is the latest move in the back and forth over Proposition 4. The Utah Republican Party is gathering signatures to have Proposition 4, which was narrowly passed in 2018, placed on the 2026 ballot for voters to decide if it...
Vernal Innovation Hub Celebrating 5 Years
It’s been an amazing 5 years for the Vernal Innovation Hub since opening. Innovation Hub Manager Sydney Millett says it’s amazing because when it opened there was still a question of whether or not it would be successful. The quick answer is yes, it has been. “We’ve...
Obituaries
Keith Rowley
Keith Rowley, age 86, of Duchesne, passed away October 23, 2022, at the Uintah Basin Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 12:00 noon at the Duchesne Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 103 S 300 E...
O Neesha Cornpeach
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at her mother, Tissy Cuch's, home, 7250 E 640 S, Ft. Duchesne. She will be at the home for Tuesday...
Jaylynn Jack Redfoot
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be a wake on Tuesday after 3:00 pm at her mother, Alice Nez’s, home, 491 N 5750 E (Whiterocks Road).
David Everret Morton
Funeral services for David Morton, 71, husband of Diane Morton, will be held Friday, October 28th at 11 am at the Glines 5th Ward Chapel (150 South Aggie Blvd). A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday evening 6-8pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Ross Killian
Funeral services for Ross Killian, age 91, of Roosevelt, husband of Glenda McClellan Killian, will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 -...
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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.
More Local News
DWR: Fees To Increase For Nonresident Hunting And Fishing
While out of state visitors are certainly welcome in Utah and the Uintah Basin, they will see a jump in fees if they...
Vernalite Featured On Sunday’s ‘American Idol’ Episode
From the Alive After Five stage in Vernal to a national stage, a Uintah High graduate and Vernalite was among the...
Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Increase Transparency In Environmental Reviews
A bill aimed at improving transparency and accountability in environmental reviews was introduced on Thursday by Utah...
DCSO: $20,000 Reward To Help Stop Livestock Theft
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office wants the public’s help to stop livestock theft. “Calving season is upon us, and...
Roosevelt City Preparing For Spring
Spring has sprung and Roosevelt City is prepping for the fun and beauty to be enjoyed outdoors. If you’ve noticed...
Highway 40 Crash In Duchesne County Requires Extra Cleanup
It’s never a good day when you are in an accident and sometimes the cleanup is easier to handle than other times. A...
Vernal Oilers Share Thanks With Community For Support
The Uintah Basin has hockey fever with the Vernal Oilers winning the National Championship. Businesses in Vernal and...
Meth Accessible To Children; Uintah County Man And Woman Arrested
A DCFS warrant at a Uintah County home to check on two children and look for drugs ended in arrest on Wednesday....
Myton City Provides Update On Water Service Interruptions
Myton City has been hard at work on a major water line project resulting in water service interruptions for Myton...
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.
