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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
Interview With Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron
Newly elected Duchesne City Mayor Deborah Herron, who also serves as Duchesne County Economic Development Director, recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview on issues facing the city and administrative goals moving forward. Mayor Herron shared...
Bureau Of Reclamation Gives Flaming Gorge Report And Forecast
The Bureau of Reclamation provided a report on Flaming Gorge this month. As of January 7th, the Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6022.55 feet, which amounts to 82 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of December totaled approximately 40,000...
Obituaries
Charles Van
Charles Van, age 82, of Roosevelt, passed away May 20, 2019, at the Parkside Manor in Roosevelt.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tridell Cemetery.
Nial LaPreal (McCurdy) Richens
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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 church.Burial will be in the Gusher Cemetery.
Quenton Lloyd Chivers
A celebration of life for Quenton Lloyd Chivers, age 63, will be held Saturday May 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd.). A luncheon will be provided following services. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park.
Mary Lou McKee
Funeral services for Mary Lou McKEE, age 82, wife of the late Dan McKEE will be held Wednesday 11AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM and Wednesday 9:45-10:45AM all at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Dean Calvin Bagley
Memorial services for Dean Calvin Bagley, age 86, of Lapoint will be held Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Lapoint LDS Chapel (6877 North 10600 East in Lapoint, Utah) at 11AM. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Church. Interment will be in the Lapoint Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 11. Services have been entrusted to the care of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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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 Theatre Nominations From Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards
It’s been an exciting few days for Uintah High Theatre. Saturday was closing night of their successful run of ‘Charlie...
Uintah County Commission To Review Rules For Property In Ashley Gorge
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Green River, Wyoming Fugitive Captured After 42 Years On The Run
A fugitive who evaded authorities for more than four decades after a 1982 bombing in Wyoming has finally been...
Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Expand Production On Existing Land Leases
On March 6th, Utah Senator John Curtis and Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper introduced the Co-Location Energy Act...
Rotary Club Announces Recipient Of 2025 ‘Women And Children’ Grant
The Rotary Club of Vernal has announced the recipient of their 2025 “Women and Children” grant. The ‘Finding Hope...
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.
