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Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor
While on probation on similar charges, an Altamont man was arrested this month for allegedly sending a naked picture to a 13-year-old victim. 18-year-old Wyatt Ringo Brown was an Altamont High School Senior at the time of his arrest in April for alleged crimes...
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Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor
While on probation on similar charges, an Altamont man was arrested this month for allegedly sending a naked picture to a 13-year-old victim. 18-year-old Wyatt Ringo Brown was an Altamont High School Senior at the time of his arrest in April for alleged crimes...
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Local News
Man Charged After Brandishing And Discharging Firearm
Brandishing and discharging a firearm had consequences for an individual on Saturday in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to a residence after a caller claimed he had been shot at while entering a home to retrieve a...
‘Heart Of The Basin’ Warming Center In Vernal Needs Volunteers To Stay Open
The Heart of the Basin Warming Center in Vernal is keeping those who would be sleeping in the cold safe and warm one night at a time but more volunteers are needed to continue this important effort. “Heart of the Basin is currently struggling to fill overnight and...
Obituaries
Brent Douglas Nanwaring
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West, Vernal, UT 84078). A second viewing will be held Saturday morning 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Glines Stake Center 78 South Aggie Blvd. Burial will follow at the Vernal City Cemetery (1700 South 500 East).
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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Crews Searching For Downed Airplane Following Distress Call
Emergency crews conducted a search this weekend after an aircraft distress call was received in Uintah County. Utah...
Former Duchesne County Jail Inmate Facing Felony Charges For Child Pornography
A Duchesne County Jail inmate is facing new felony charges after Grand County investigators utilized a search warrant...
Temporary Green River Tunnel Detour For Just Eastbound Traffic
Another temporary detour is necessary on I-80 in Wyoming related to the Green River tunnel crash. While it has not...
Students UBTech Skills Showcase Held At Roosevelt Campus
UBTech students from across the Uintah Basin filled the Roosevelt campus for the UBTech skills showcase on Thursday....
‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Opening Tonight On Uintah High Stage
The talented cast, crew, and support network of Uintah High Theatre are ready and excited to fill seats tonight in the...
DWR: Catch Bald Eagles During Peak Season
There’s still opportunities to see America’s national bird during the peak viewing time in our area. Hundreds of bald...
Missing Uintah County Woman Found Safe
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday evening that the missing Uintah County woman has been found...
Pair Steal Credit Card From Wallet Accidentally Left At Gas Station
You’ve heard of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Well what about taking it a step further and there being...
Pariette Wetlands Prescribed Burning Happening Through March
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced this week plans to conduct prescribed burning operations...
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.
