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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 Saturday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, an eastbound box truck was drifting to the side of the road when it overcorrected causing it to...
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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 Saturday afternoon. According to Utah Highway Patrol, an eastbound box truck was drifting to the side of the road when it overcorrected causing it to...
At Home In Vernal
06:30 PM
Local News
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 Fire. Fort Duchesne Police Department shared after 4pm that there was a massive field fire south of Ute Petroleum/Ute Plaza. They asked the public to...
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 a Vernal business on Saturday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a call at about 5:30am on March 14th that a white...
Obituaries
Thelma Shields
Funeral services for Thelma Dawn Lamb Shields, age 85, of Bridgeland, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Bridgeland Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:30 - 11:45 AM.Burial...
Sandra Workman
Funeral services for Sandra Lee Workman, age 85, of Vernal, will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Ballard Chapel. There will be a viewing from 11-11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Bluebell Cemetery. Services under the direction of...
Tami Ferguson
Funeral services for Tami Ferguseon, age 73 of Roosevelt, the wife of Dennis Ferguson, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on...
Leon Nielsen
Funeral services for Leon Nielsen, age 69 pf Rppsevelt, the husband of Lisa Nelson Nielsen, will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt West Stake Center. A viewing will be held Monday from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary and again...
Mark Kettle
Funeral services for Mark Kettle, age 78, of Ballard, husband of Mary Thayer Kettle, will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and...
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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 or in person at the Home & Garden Show March 20–21. 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.
More Local News
Utah Film Association Planning Commemorative Plaque In Daggett County
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Hotel Vernal Haunt Opens Tonight Only For Friday The 13th
The creepy folk of Hotel Vernal Haunt are ready to deliver the unluckiest night of your life. Having a Friday the 13th...
WYDOT Shares Plan For 3-Day Closure Of Eastbound Green River Tunnel
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced a closure of the eastbound tunnel on I-80 near Green River in...
Three Steps To Take Before Fire Season
Unfortunately, 2026 looks like it will be a dangerous season for wildfires. Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands is...
Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Con Amore DARE Graduation
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office celebrated DARE graduation with the students of Con Amore this month. Duchesne...
Uintah Robotics Earn Award At VEX State Championship
The Uintah High Robotics team represented very well at competition over the weekend. Uintah High Robotics was...
Why You Should Keep Your Dogs On Leash While On A Hike Or Trail Run
With the beautiful weather, many are already getting out to hike, enjoy a trail run, or camp and of course, your dog...
Naples City Invites Residents To Take Community Wellbeing Survey
You may have heard by now that Vernal City is inviting residents to take a Community Wellbeing Survey but this message...
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.
