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Body Of Missing 67-Year-Old Male Recovered From Starvation Reservoir
The body of a missing 67-year-old male from Salt Lake County was recovered from Starvation Reservoir this week. The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement shares that “at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 18th, a report was made of a missing person regarding an adult...
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Body Of Missing 67-Year-Old Male Recovered From Starvation Reservoir
The body of a missing 67-year-old male from Salt Lake County was recovered from Starvation Reservoir this week. The Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement shares that “at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 18th, a report was made of a missing person regarding an adult...
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BLM Authorizes Well Pad Development For Scout Energy Management
The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment and Decision Record approving three Applications for Permit to Drill for Scout Energy Management LLC. The project, located in Uintah County, authorizes production from existing federal mineral leases...
Bureau Of Reclamation Officially Announces Flaming Gorge Releases
The Bureau of Reclamation has officially announced plans to prop up Lake Powell through releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The April 17th release states that in order to stabilize the system, Reclamation is moving quickly and initial plans include adding up to...
Obituaries
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...
Sally Nelson Swett
Funeral Services for Sara Nelson Swett, age 92 formerly of Vernal, will be held Friday, August 15th, 2025 at 11 am at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, with a viewing held 1 hour prior to service. Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery. Services under the direction of...
JoeAnn Troendle
Memorial service for JoeAnn Troendle, age 67 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Services under the direction of the Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
George Murray
Funeral services for George Murray, age 93, of Jensen, husband of Vera Hall Murray, will be held on Friday, August 8th at 11:00 AM at the Jensen 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...
Denese Farnsworth
Funeral services for Denese Farnsworth, age 79 of Gusher, will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Ballard Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Gusher Cemetery. Services...
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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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Roosevelt Rough Rider Shooting Complex Temporary Closure For Expansion Work
A Roosevelt City project continues to make exciting progress as it is developed. Starting Monday, a temporary closure...
Planned Burns In Dry Fork Canyon And Brownie Canyon
Ashley National Forest has a message for those who may have been concerned or curious about visible smoke. Planned...
High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
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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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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.