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Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window
A Fort Duchesne woman is facing charges after being pulled over for speeding on July 23rd. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the officer could smell marijuana while approaching the vehicle. The officer asked about the smell and the driver stated that she was...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Woman Pulled Over For Speeding Hands Minor Joint To Throw Out Window
A Fort Duchesne woman is facing charges after being pulled over for speeding on July 23rd. According to the Probable Cause Statement, the officer could smell marijuana while approaching the vehicle. The officer asked about the smell and the driver stated that she was...
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Uinta Railway Update From Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles
Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles serves as the Co-Chair of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition and provided Evans Family Media with an update on the Uinta Basin Railway project during a recent on-air interview. “When we won in the Supreme Court,” explains...
Sportsmanship And Support Make For Memorable Swim Competition
Another broken record made for a memorable swim competition over the weekend, but that wasn’t the only special moment. Uintah Boys Swim Team members Jaten Barraclough, Keith Caldwell, Alexander Spainhower, and Jarom Thomas once again set a school record in the 200...
Obituaries
Pyper Joon Meeks
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Ashley 3rdWard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (235 East 600 South). Viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary; and again Wednesday at the church 9:45-10:45 prior to the services. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Handled with Love and Care of the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary.
George Richard Runyan
Services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vernal 7thWard Building, 845 West 100 North, Vernal, Utah. Viewings for friends and family will be held at the Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary, 15 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah on Friday evening from 6:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday preceding the funeral from 11:45–12:45 p.m. at the church. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 at (T)9:00 a.m. at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, Colorado, with interment following. Funeral Directors: in Vernal, Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary; in Denver, Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, Runyan Stevenson Chapel.
Stephen J Flowers
Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 11:30 AM. A viewing will be held from 10:30-11:30 AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home, 410 North 800 West, Vernal UT 84078.
Neldon Hacking
Funeral services for Neldon Hacking, age 81, of Roosevelt, husband of Karen Jacobs Shelley Hacking, will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center.Viewings will be held on Thursday, July 4, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Friday from 11:30 – 12:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with military honors presented.
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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 Urges Fiscal Responsibility
Senator John Curtis continues to join the conversation of fiscal responsibility in government, calling it a...
South Vernal Avenue Project Named 2024 Municipal Project of the Year
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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Ask Public To Watch For Missing/Endangered Woman
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Duchesne Fire Department Message: Move To The Right For Sirens Or Lights
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Man Arrested After Fleeing From Scene Of Crash In Vernal
The man who had been behind the wheel and fled from a high speed crash in Vernal has been arrested. According to the...
Fatal Crash Outside Green River Not Part Of I-80 Rerouted Traffic
It has been a difficult few weeks for our neighboring counties in Wyoming. Of course, dealing with the massive Green...
Semi Carrying Hay Crashes On Moffat County Bypass
A large load of hay ended up on the roadway after the semi carrying it crashed on Thursday in Moffat County. The...
Volunteers Needed For Upcoming Career Day Events In Uintah School District
Are you a working professional willing to spend some time sharing about your chosen field with local youth? The Uintah...
Why Should You See ‘The Nerd’ Opening Tonight At Vernal Theatre Live?
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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
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.
