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Vandalism Discovered On Kids Canal Piping
Vernal City Police Department is actively investigating a case of vandalism on the new piping of Kids Canal in Uintah County. With the project in the final stages, crews began pressure testing on the section from 500 North to 400 North, leading to the discovery of...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Vandalism Discovered On Kids Canal Piping
Vernal City Police Department is actively investigating a case of vandalism on the new piping of Kids Canal in Uintah County. With the project in the final stages, crews began pressure testing on the section from 500 North to 400 North, leading to the discovery of...
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Duchesne County Commission Sends Message To Congress On Permitting Reform
The Duchesne County Commission is sending a message to Congress on the need for permitting reform as they announce their endorsement of the SPEED Act and any similar permitting reform legislation. The SPEED Act stands for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting...
Arrest Made After Property Stolen In Duchesne County
An arrest was made on Sunday after officers received a report of stolen property in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the property owner “reported that a white pickup with a bed rack had come onto the property. While on the property the...
Obituaries
Richard Vaughn
Funeral services for Richard Allen Vaughn age 13 of Vernal, the son of Marc and Carol Vaughn, will be held Saturday November 15 at 12:00PM at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the...
Emilio Jones
Funeral services for Emilio Jones, age 33 of Arcadia and Myton, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Myton Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Monday at the same location. Burial will be in the Myton City Cemetery....
Jay B. Hartle
Funeral services for Jay B. Hartle, age 81, the husband of Lois Whooley Hartle of Lapoing will be conducted on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lapoint LDS Chapel, Viewings will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blackburn...
Troy Smuin
Graveside services for Troy Dee Smuin age 64 of Vernal, husband of Laurie Smuin,will be held Saturday, November 8th at 12:00pm in Vernal Memorial Park. A visitation will be held that morning from 10:00am ~ 11:30am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Francis “Buck” Hall
Funeral services for Buck Hall, age 84 of Vernal, husband of Glena Hall, will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00am, with a visitation from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in Vernal Memorial Park with Military...
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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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Identity Released Of Victim In Fatal Accident North Of Dutch John
The identity of the victim in a tragic fatal accident north of Dutch John on Sunday has been reported by Wyoming...
Senator Winterton Legislative Review
Senator Ron Winterton recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview recapping the 2026 legislative...
BLM Vernal Field Office Authorizes Energy Projects
The BLM announced additional energy development projects authorized in Uintah County and Duchesne County this week....
Meet The Candidate: Joe McKea For Uintah County Commission Seat B
Joe McKea visited the Evans Family Media studios last week for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate series....
East Ute Plaza Fire Closes Highway 40 For Several Hours On Tuesday
Highway 40 in Fort Duchesne was closed for several hours on Tuesday due to a brush fire dubbed the East Ute Plaza...
Man Arrested After Stealing Pickup From Local Business, Setting Fire To It
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a vehicle was found on fire and property damage was reported at...
Victims Of Fatal Highway 40 Crash Identified
Utah Highway Patrol has identified the victims in the fatal crash that took place on Highway 40 near Strawberry...
Uintah School District Safety Exercise Planned For Friday
The Uintah School District has announced plans to hold a large-scale safety exercise this Friday, March 20th, at...
Vernal Oilers Win Fourth Consecutive Northwest Division Title
The Vernal Oilers have done it again! The hockey team defeated Seattle 11-2 on Saturday to win their fourth...
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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