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TriCounty Health Notifies Uintah School District Of Students Positive For Measles
The TriCounty Health Department has notified the Uintah School District that two students at Uintah High School have tested positive for measles. The Uintah School District announcement shares the following: The students were present at Uintah High from February 23 to...
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TriCounty Health Notifies Uintah School District Of Students Positive For Measles
The TriCounty Health Department has notified the Uintah School District that two students at Uintah High School have tested positive for measles. The Uintah School District announcement shares the following: The students were present at Uintah High from February 23 to...
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Uintah County Executive Officers Compensation Public Hearing
Raises for Uintah County elected officials has been a hot topic among the public in recent years and is once again up for consideration. A ‘2026 Executive Officers Compensation Public Hearing’ notice has been issued, stating, “Notice is hereby given by the Uintah...
Case Of Man Apprehended In Vernal After Killing Officer Moving To Trial
The man who ran over and killed a Santaquin police officer in May of 2024 and was eventually caught in the Vernal area was in court this week. On May 5th, 2024, Michael Jayne was pulled over in the semi he was driving in Utah County before driving away. He headed...
Obituaries
Darlene Winn
Funeral services for Darlene Winn, age 83 of Myton, will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Myton Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing on Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church.Burial will be in...
Kenneth “Bub” Clark
Funeral services for Kenneth "Bub" Clark, age 76 of Vernal, will be held Friday at 11:00am , with visitations for family and friends, Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Friday from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral. Interment in Vernal Memorial...
Richard Jones
Memorial service for Richard Jones, age 86 of Roosevelt, the husband of Wanda Franklin Jones, will be held on August 16, 2025, at noon at the Ballard Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Highway 40. Interment will follow in the Roosevelt...
Stella “Tina” Murray
Funeral Services for Stella Marie "Tina" Murray, age 81 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12 Noon at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary Visitation 1 hour Prior and Burial in the Jensen Cemetery next to her Love, Larry Lee Murray. Services under the...
Sharon Alldredge
Funeral Services for Sharon Lee Alldredge, age 78 of Neola, the wife of Ned Alldredge, will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Neola Chapel. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and from 10-10:45 a.m. on...
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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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Semi Trailer Detaches And Hits Truck In Oncoming Lane On Highway 191
Thankfully there were only minor injuries in a Duchesne County crash on Friday morning in which a semi trailer...
Repeat Shoplifter Arrested On Felony Charge
A man arrested outside the Vernal Walmart this week has a history of shoplifting and was caught at it once again, this...
Uintah Students Organize ICE Protest
Local students joined together in an organized ICE protest in Vernal on Thursday that followed Aggie Blvd to the...
Better Boundaries Announces Signature Removal Campaign
Letters arriving in mailboxes across the state is the latest move in the back and forth over Proposition 4. The Utah...
Vernal Innovation Hub Celebrating 5 Years
It’s been an amazing 5 years for the Vernal Innovation Hub since opening. Innovation Hub Manager Sydney Millett says...
DUI Arrest In McDonalds Parking Lot Following Vehicle Accident
A woman involved in a vehicle accident who left the scene to get in the McDonald’s drive thru was arrested for DUI...
Preferred Concept Of Vernal Community Block Plan Presented
The preferred concept for the Vernal Community Block Plan was presented on Wednesday evening during a public meeting...
Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is...
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
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