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Accuttoroop Preliminary Hearing For Child Abuse Homicide Charge Scheduled For June 18
The woman arrested and charged with the child abuse homicide of a 3-year-old child in her care in Vernal City last fall is scheduled to be in 8th District Court this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were dispatched to a Vernal City residence...
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Accuttoroop Preliminary Hearing For Child Abuse Homicide Charge Scheduled For June 18
The woman arrested and charged with the child abuse homicide of a 3-year-old child in her care in Vernal City last fall is scheduled to be in 8th District Court this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were dispatched to a Vernal City residence...
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Utah DHHS On Cyclosporiasis In Utah
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has issued information on the bacterial infection, Cyclospora, making people sick across the country. The UDHHS report shares the following: The map shown on the CDC’s website shows every case not associated with...
Grizzly Ridge Fire Burning In Ashley National Forest
The Grizzly Ridge Fire is burning in the Vernal Ranger District located northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The Ashley National Forest announcement shared on Monday evening that the fire was identified on July 13 at approximately 12:30pm. At that time it was estimated at...
Obituaries
Orie Nephi
Funeral services for Orie Nephi, age 45, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, October 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 3:00 p.m. at the community building.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Kenneth Kay
Graveside services for Kenneth Charles Kay, age 81 of Vernal, the husband of Mary Kay, will be held Saturday November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm in Vernal Memorial Park, with Masonic, Shriners, and Elks rites. Following the graveside service there will be a Celebration of...
Layne Dee Bennion
Layne Dee Bennion, 64, of Aquasco MD passed away peacefully on May 15,2025, surrounded by loving family. His death was due to Head and Neckcancer.Layne was born Dec 12, 1960 in Coalinga CA to Barton Bennion and thelate Lois Ann Sadler Bennion. He was raised in Vernal...
Wilda Stevenson
Funeral services for Wilda Thomas Stevenson, age 84, of Altamont,will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Monday from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial...
Leon Arthur Averett
Graveside services for Leon Arthur Averett, age 82 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Gusher Cemetery (250 South 8700 East, Fort Duchesne, Utah). Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of the...
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Uintah County Mother Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
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Intoxicated 20-Year-Old Breaks Into Vernal Home And Assaults Resident
A 20-year-old man is behind bars and facing charges after allegedly breaking into a Vernal residence and assaulting a...
Whiterocks Bear Dance Enjoyed Again After Four Years
A special celebration returned this year as part of a sacred time of celebration for the Ute Tribe. After a break of a...
Eagle View Teachers Earn Effective Teacher $7000 Bonus
Two Eagle View Elementary teachers have received a serious bonus as part of a special incentive program, one for the...
Vernal PD Addresses Speculation Regarding Police Response To Motorcycle Rally
Vernal Police Department has issued a response following public speculation on and off of social media regarding...
Union Track and Field Team Members Win At 3A State Tournament
The Union track and field team had a great showing at the 3A state tournament. The Union boys track team placed third...
Former Vernal Oilers Goaltender Playing On International Stage
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has shared some exciting news about a former Vernal Oilers Goaltender....
Memorial Day Schedule For American Legion Post 64 Of Roosevelt
Memorial Day is one week from today and the Utah American Legion Post 64 of Roosevelt has shared their schedule for...
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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