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Governor Cox Visits Uintah Basin
Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox made a visit to the Uintah Basin this week stopping first in Vernal. On Monday, Governor Cox enjoyed a walking tour of downtown Vernal with Mayor Doug Hammond, City Manager Quinn Bennion, and other local officials. “We welcomed Governor Cox...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Governor Cox Visits Uintah Basin
Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox made a visit to the Uintah Basin this week stopping first in Vernal. On Monday, Governor Cox enjoyed a walking tour of downtown Vernal with Mayor Doug Hammond, City Manager Quinn Bennion, and other local officials. “We welcomed Governor Cox...
At Home in Vernal
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Local News
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested With Minors In Vehicle
A repeat offender was arrested for DUI in the Fruitland area with minors in the vehicle. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received a call that a woman had been drinking and was driving in the Fruitland area. An Officer observed a vehicle matching...
Sen. Curtis Continues Push Against Algorithms; Wants Industry Accountability
Senator John Curtis continued on his mission yesterday of sounding the alarm on social media, algorithms, and what it is doing to children and adults alike. During a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing, “Curtis asked witnesses to confirm whether social media...
Obituaries
Richard Jenks
Richard Jenks, Sr., age 83, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away June 13, 2019, at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at his home where the wake will also be. The address is 2750 South 7500 East Ft. Duchesne, UT.
Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery.
Joyce LeAnn Colorow
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake at Letitia’s home after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.Burial will be in the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks.
Peggy Goodrich
Funeral services for Peggy Goodrich 87 of Vernal, will be held Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Naples Chapel at 11AM. Viewings will be held Sunday from 6-8 PM at the Mortuary and Monday 9:45-10:45 AM at the church. Burial will be at the Vernal Memorial Park.Services entrusted by Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary and Cremation Care.
Stanley Heugly Keller
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bridgeland Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Roberta Rudd Hardy
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Roosevelt Christian Church, 870 E 200 N, Roosevelt, Utah. Friends and family are invited to visit Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Graveside service will be held at the Huntington City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Interment in the Huntington City Cemetery. Condolences can be expressed at www.ashleyvalleyfuneralhome.com.
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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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Fort Duchesne Man Sentenced to Prison Following Gun Crime
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Duchesne County Man Arrested After Assaulting Pregnant Person
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Daggett County Farm Highlighted By Utah Business Magazine
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Arrests Made Following Fentanyl Drug House Investigation
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Man Charged With Extortion/Assault/Disorderly Conduct In Uintah County
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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
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Local Sports
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