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Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
07:00 PM
Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal
Authorities are urging all that regularly travel SR-121(500 North) in Vernal to plan ahead with an alternate route on Thursday as there will be a road closure that significantly impacts routes, especially to schools in the area. The 500 North 1500 West intersection...
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Intersection Closure Tomorrow At SR-121(500 North) 1500 West In Vernal
Authorities are urging all that regularly travel SR-121(500 North) in Vernal to plan ahead with an alternate route on Thursday as there will be a road closure that significantly impacts routes, especially to schools in the area. The 500 North 1500 West intersection...
Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
07:00 PM
Local News
Heber Bypass Route Pushback
Heber City officials are pushing back against the UDOT plans for the Heber Bypass that would route industrial traffic off Highway 40 through north fields and away from downtown. The letter from Heber City Council and Wasatch County Council states that “after careful...
Ashley Elementary Holds Dr. Seuss Career Fair
Oh, the places you’ll go and the jobs you’ll have! Ashley Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a special career exploration night this week with great success! Vernal City was among the organizations with booths. “City Recorder Sara Bell, Communications...
Obituaries
Dennis Clayton Curtis
Funeral services for Dennis Clayton Curtis, age 74 the husband of Racheal Reed Curtis of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday, may 31 at 12 noon at the Uintah Ward Chapel (3990 South 1500 East). Viewings will be Friday evening from 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary...
Robert “Bob” Stinger
Funeral Mass for Robert Stinger, age 80, of Roosevelt, husband of Cindy Bowden Stinger, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Helen’s Catholic Church. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Cremation will follow...
William “BILL” Martin
Funeral Services for Bill Martin, age 78. the husband of LeeAnn Betts Martin of Vernal, will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11 AM at the Uintah Conference Center. A Visitation will be 9-10:45 am at the Conference Center prior to the services. Burial will be in the...
Adolph Navarro Vieyra
Funeral Services for Adolph Navarro Vieyra, age 85 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church of Vernal (2100 West Highway 40). A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 11:45am-12:45am at the Church....
Wyatt Benjamin Wood
Funeral services for Elder Wyatt Benjamin Wood, age 19, son of John and Jeanne Wood, will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd). A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips...
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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
Duchesne County Residents Running For 2026 Local Office
The candidate names are in for the 2026 election in Duchesne County. As of early Friday morning, those listed on the...
Flaming Gorge Fishing Events Still Happening
For those disappointed by the cancellation of the Burbot Bash, the DWR shared yesterday that there are still several...
Local Hospitals Announce New Year Babies
Every year, local hospitals announce the first birth of the year as their New Year Baby. This week, both Ashley...
Christmas Cleanup
Christmas is long over but many admittedly enjoy letting the season linger and if you haven’t disposed of your...
Highway 40 Crash Results In Serious Injuries
A crash on Highway 40 involving two pickup trucks resulted in serious injuries and affected traffic on Thursday...
Heber Valley Corridor Draft EIS Published; Public Comment Period Opens Friday
The Utah Department of Transportation has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Heber Valley...
UBTech Auto And Welding Programs Ranked #1 In State Of Utah
The Automotive and Welding programs at Uintah Basin Technical College have been ranked number one in the state of Utah...
Duchesne Branch Library Receives Grant From John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation
The Duchesne Branch Library has received a grant through the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. Duchesne Branch Library...
Uintah Athlete Scores 1,000th High School Career Point
A Uintah athlete has plenty to be proud of. Notably, this week, Uintah senior basketball player Kenadie Maughan scored...
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.
