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Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Uintah Fire District Announces Fire Restrictions
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District passed a Fire Restriction Order that there will be no Spring Open Burning Window through May 2026. The Order states, “Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with the record dry vegetation...
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Local News
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...
UDNR Water Report
The Utah Department of Natural Resources has provided an update on water and the lack of it in the state. The April 21st update reports that Utah’s snowpack is the lowest on record and peaked three weeks early. The state’s peak was on March 9th at 8.4 inches. Water...
Obituaries
Joseph Brock
A viewing for Joseph Lee Brock, age 33 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, November 7th, 2025 at the Hullinger Mortuary from 11:00 - 1:00 PM. Following the viewing he will be cremated.
Trent McKeachnie
Funeral services for Trent C. McKeachnie, age 68 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00AM at the Glines 1st Ward LDS Chapel (1499 West Highway 40). A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley...
Arthur Lee
Graveside Services for Arthur Lee, age 88, formally of Vernal, the husband of Theda Mae Lyman Lee, will be conducted Saturday, November 8 at 2pm at the Vernal Memorial Park.Friends may call at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 1-1:30 before going to the cemetery.Burial...
Ned M Reynolds
Funeral services for Ned M Reynolds, age 86 of Vernal, will be held in Vernal, Utah, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Glines 5th Ward Chapel (150 S Aggie Blvd, Vernal, UT 84078). Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and...
Helene Brock Murray
Funeral services for Helene Brock Murray, age 89 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held on Friday at the same location after 3:00 PM.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
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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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Fatal Crash Reported North Of Dutch John
A tragic fatal accident north of Dutch John has been reported by Wyoming Highway Patrol. According to Wyoming Highway...
Utah Inland Port Authority Board To Consider Black Gold Project Area
A Utah Inland Port Authority press release has shared details about a potential project in Duchesne County: The Black...
Vernal City Water And Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Planned On 100 North
Vernal City Public Works has shared that Vernal City will soon begin construction on planned water and sewer...
Ashley National Forest Begins Spring Prescribed Burns
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations this spring. Prescribed fires planned for...
Tabiona Tigers Girls Basketball Team 1A State Champions
The Tabiona Tigers girls basketball team are the 1A State Champions! This hardworking team made the 1A championship...
Increased DUI Enforcement Blitzes Planned For St. Patricks’s Day Holiday
If you or members of your group are going to drink in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Utah Department of Public...
Fatal Crash Near Strawberry Reservoir Near Highway 40
Two people are dead after a box truck traveled into their lane of travel on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir on...
Pastor Convicted Of Felony Assault In Craig
A jury in Colorado’s Moffat County District Court convicted a local pastor of felony assault this month. Parrish...
Utah Film Association Planning Commemorative Plaque In Daggett County
The Daggett County Commission gave a positive report on local tourism in this month’s Daggett County Fence Post...
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.
