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Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong; Vernal Man Faces Felony Charge
While keeping an eye out for a deal on Facebook Marketplace, it is wise to use safe practices as not all are honest about the items being sold. A recent case of local deception has resulted in a felony charge for a Vernal man. According to the Probable Cause...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong; Vernal Man Faces Felony Charge
While keeping an eye out for a deal on Facebook Marketplace, it is wise to use safe practices as not all are honest about the items being sold. A recent case of local deception has resulted in a felony charge for a Vernal man. According to the Probable Cause...
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Uintah County Commission Meeting Today
The Uintah County Commission is meeting today and the public is invited to attend. The agenda items include Utah Retirement Systems 2026-2027 Retirement Rates, County Property Easement Consideration, Interlocal Strikeforce Agreement Amendment, the Security and Bailiff...
Norbert Well Pad Gas Drilling Approved In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized four Applications for Permit to Drill to Anschutz Exploration Corporation to drill gas wells on the Norbert Well Pad. The Environmental Assessment analyzed construction of a new well pad with associated...
Obituaries
James Monson
Funeral services for James Kirt Monson, age 52, of Vernal, husband of Sheri Monson, will be held Monday, January, 12, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Monday morning from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM...
Vera Hall Murray
Funeral services for Vera Hall Murray, age 80 of Jensen, will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jensen Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing that morning at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial...
Tina Berry
Tina Louise Berry, age 51 of Vernal, passed on Friday January 2, 2026. Memorial services for Tina Louise Berry, age 51 of Vernal, the daughter of Louise and the late George Ross, will be held Friday January 9th at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Home.
Kaye Chalk
Funeral services for Kaye Chalk, age 70 of Vernal, will be held Thursday January 8, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Ashley Creek Ward LDS Chapel (4080 South 2500 East) . A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday from 9:45am - 10:45am at the church. Internment will...
Eseta Maile
Funeral services for Eseta Mate Maile, age 69, of Roosevelt, the wife of Amoni Maile,will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (447 E Lagoon Street). There will be a viewing...
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Aubrey McCarrel Named USEA Education Support Professional Of The Year
The Utah School Employees Association (USEA) has named their Education Support Professionals of the Year for the...
US-191 Indian Canyon Construction To Include Lane Closure
Construction in Indian Canyon will have alternating traffic for a lane closure starting next week. UDOT announced that...
Uintah FFA Teams Place First At State Competition
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Man Paid To Gather Signatures In Uintah County Charged With Felony Forgery
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Missing Person Report Shared By Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office
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Watch Out For ‘Court Enforcement’ Scams
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Mayor Corey Foley Visits 4th Grade Class To Recognize Civic Engagement
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Uintah County Considers Property Purchase During Special Work Session
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DNM Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts
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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.