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Bomb Threat At Vernal Walmart
Vernal PD reports, "On July 23, 2026, at approximately 11:06 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Vernal Walmart after receiving a report of a credible bomb threat. Following an initial assessment of the information received, the decision was made to evacuate the...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Bomb Threat At Vernal Walmart
Vernal PD reports, "On July 23, 2026, at approximately 11:06 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Vernal Walmart after receiving a report of a credible bomb threat. Following an initial assessment of the information received, the decision was made to evacuate the...
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2026 State Water Plan Now Available For Review And Public Comment
The Utah Division of Water Resources has released the 2026 State Water Plan and the public comment period is now open. Under Utah Code, the Division of Water Resources is required to periodically publish a state water plan. “Each state water plan strives to identify...
Petition’s Proposed Optional Plan Shared On Uintah County Website
The Citizens For Change petition proposing an alternate form of county government in Uintah County has been certified but what does that mean and where can the proposed plan be found to view? Uintah County distributed a press release on Thursday sharing that “the...
Obituaries
Kenny Santio
Funeral services for Kenny Santio, age 41 of Neola, the son of Lucus Santio, will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a wake at his brother Robert Lee’s home (11000 N...
Carol Felter
Funeral services for Carol Felter, age 89, formerly of Vernal, will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at 11 am at the Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing that morning at the mortuary from 10-10:45 am. prior to the services at the mortuary.Burial...
Max Giles
Funeral services for Thomas Max Giles, age 89 of Hanna, the husband of Carole DeFay Giles, will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00 at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. prior to...
Keanna Serawop
Funeral services for Keanna Serawop, age 31 of Fort Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Randlett Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. at her mother, Constance’s, home. Following the funeral service,...
Richard Paul Ingram
Funeral Service for Richard Ingram will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00am at Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11.Services under the direction of the...
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BLM Approves Yergensen Oil Wells Near Myton
The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Yergensen Oil Wells located near Myton. The...
Duchesne Man Indicted in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment on Wednesday charging a Uintah Basin man with drug and...
Arrest Made Following Burglaries And Assaults In Roosevelt
After several weeks and multiple reports of burglary and other criminal behavior, a man has been arrested and is being...
Vernal City Fireworks Restrictions For July 22 – 25
Vernal City has issued several reminders concerning fireworks use over the Pioneer Day holiday, starting today. “As...
Roosevelt City Fireworks Permitted In City Limits
With improved conditions, Roosevelt City has changed its fireworks restrictions from the standard used over the 4th of...
Vernal Native Retiring From United States Marine Band After 20 Years
There’s many ways to serve one’s country and one Vernal native has done so with 20 years of faithful service with ‘The...
Semi Crashes Into Bridge While Traveling On I-80 In Southwest Wyoming
A bridge over I-80 in southwest Wyoming had to be closed on Monday after a semi crashed into and destroyed one of the...
Man Dies Searching For Missing Person In Carbon County
A tragic loss of life has been reported in the search area for missing person DeEtte Spencer. The Carbon County...
Gov. Cox Announces Update To Fireworks Guidance
Gov. Spencer Cox announced Monday updated fireworks guidance for the upcoming Pioneer Day holiday, returning primary...
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.
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Local Sports
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