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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Utah Energy United Awards Industry Leaders: SM Energy
The Utah Energy United initiative recognizes excellence in the energy industry and has announced the winners of the annual UPA Safety and Environmental Awards held this month. This year’s Community Champion Award went to SM Energy. The announcement shared that through...
Three Generations Of Leadership And Excellence In Tabiona Basketball
Joy Gines, Levi Gines, and Lee Gines make up three generations of leadership and excellence on and off the basketball court in Tabiona. Duchesne County School District Wellness Advisor Halee Ficklin is helping share their amazing story: Tabiona High School recently...
Obituaries
Quinn Kyle Cesspooch, Jr.
Funeral services for Quinn Cesspooch, Jr. age 3, of Fort Duchesne, the son of Quinn Senior and Shannon Penningjack Cesspooch, will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on...
Leroy Pectol
Funeral services for Leroy Pectol, age 84, of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM.Burial will be in the Altamont...
William “Bill” Doherty
Funeral services for William "Bill" Michael Doherty, age 77 of Vernal, husband of Mary Dohetry, will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 12Noon. Visitation for family and friends will be held that morning from 10:00am ~ 11:45am. All at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
Dale M Gines
Funeral services for Dale Gines, age 93, of Hanna, the husband of Linda Thomas Gines, will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabiona Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held Friday evening from 6–8 p.m....
Garold Luck
Services for Garold Luck, age 78 of Vernal, the husband of Nyla Luck, will be held Friday, Aug. 29th, 2025 at 10:00AM at the Glines 1st Ward LDS Chapel (1499 West Hwy 40). A visitation for family and friend will be held Friday morning 9:00-10:50AM at the Church....
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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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Demolition Underway On Lamplighter Motel
Demolition of the motel portion of the Lamplighter property in downtown Vernal got underway on Wednesday. This is the...
Woman Enters Guilty Plea And Is Sentenced For Uintah County Stabbing
The woman arrested in Uintah County last October for stabbing a man while camping accepted a plea deal this month and...
Double Fatal Accident On I-80 Near Green River, WY
Two people are dead after the semi they were traveling in on I-80 near Green River, Wyoming, drifted from its lane and...
Senator Winterton’s SB 23 ‘Chemtrails’ Bill Voted Down In Committee
Senator Ron Winterton’s bill seeking to address the release of chemicals from aircrafts, or so-called ‘Chemtrails’,...
Much Anticipated ‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ Prepares To Open
The much anticipated opening of Uintah Theatre’s production of ‘Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ is less than a...
Senator Curtis Introduces Legislation To Modernize Federal Permitting Process
Senator John Curtis is among a group that introduced the ePermit Act this week which is bipartisan legislation to...
UTSSD1 Partners With Vernal PD To Bring Self Defense Classes
Uintah Transportation Special Service District 1 has partnered with Vernal Police Department and Triad Jiu Jitsu to...
Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child With A Disability
A Duchesne County man has been arrested for alleged abuse to a child with a disability. According to the Affidavit of...
Man Arrested In Duchesne County For Child Pornography/Bestiality
A man who moved from Washington state to live with his parents in Fruitland was arrested on February 6th for offenses,...
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.
