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Senator Curtis Statement On Strikes In Iran
Senator John Curtis released the following statement on the U.S. and Israel strikes in Iran: “For decades, Iran’s regime has acted as a destabilizing force—arming terrorist proxies, mass slaughtering its own people, and pursuing nuclear capabilities with explicit...
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Senator Curtis Statement On Strikes In Iran
Senator John Curtis released the following statement on the U.S. and Israel strikes in Iran: “For decades, Iran’s regime has acted as a destabilizing force—arming terrorist proxies, mass slaughtering its own people, and pursuing nuclear capabilities with explicit...
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Public Feedback Invited On 2026 Big Game Hunting Permit Numbers
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2026 and is asking for the public’s feedback on the recommendations. DWR biologists are recommending a total of 86,625 general-season deer hunting permits, which is a...
BLM Improvements To Goblin City Hiking Trail In Southern Uintah County
The BLM Vernal Field Office announced this week improvements to a hiking trail in southern Uintah County. The decision record was signed that states the BLM will designate and maintain the existing Goblin City Trail as a hiking, nonmotorized trail. They will more...
Obituaries
Angela Shavanaux
Graveside services for Angela Checora Shavanaux, age 81, of Ft. Duchesne, wife of Dale Shavanaux, will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 1:00 PM at the Roosevelt Memorial Park.Services under the direction of the Hulinger Mortuary.
Myrna Morton
Graveside services for Myrna Mortan, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery (2350 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108). There will be a viewing for family and friends on Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00...
Jerry R Luck
Funeral services for Jerry R Luck, age 81 of Vernal, will be conducted Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11 am at the Glines Chapel (150 South Aggie Blvd) viewings will be Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Wednesday at the Church 9:45-10:45 am Burial will...
Alice Kay (Bergfeld) Booth
Funeral service for Alice 'Ali' Kay Booth will be held Saturday, June 21st at 10:00am, with a visitation from 8:45am ~ 9:45am all at the Maeser 5th Ward LDS Chapel, 2745 West 1000 North . Interment in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Services under the direction of the...
Ned L. Gardner
Funeral services for Ned L. Gardner, age 94 of Vernal, the husband of the late Marie Emma Gardner, will be held Saturday, June 21 at 2:00pm, with a visitation for family and friends from 12:00pm ~ 1:45pm all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in the...
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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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Animal Cruelty Case Of Alleged Wolf Torturer May Go To Trial
A Green River, Wyoming judge indicated that the felony animal cruelty case against 44-year-old Cody Roberts could go...
BLM Approves Drilling For Anschutz Exploration In Uintah County
Another application to drill in Uintah County has been approved by the BLM. The BLM Vernal Field Office issued the...
Uintah Girls Wrestling Team Wins 4A Division A Title
It’s been a great week of competition for Uintah athletes. The Uintah High Girls Wrestling Team won the 4A Division A...
Baldur The Cat Vying For Title Of America’s Favorite Pet
A local small town kitty is on the fast track to fame and fortune as part of America’s Favorite Pet competition....
Man Calls Dispatch, Ends Up Arrested On Warrant
A man who called dispatch for help, whispering that someone was breaking into his home, ended up arrested on drug and...
Search For Marty Justice Continues
The search continues for a missing Uintah County man. “52 year-old Marty Justice was last seen on July 8th, 2022,”...
Work Of Local High School Artists Featured At Competitive All-State Art Show
The paintings of two Uintah High students are among the artwork of Utah’s top student artists to be on display...
Wolves 2025 Year In Review And 2026 Outlook
2025 proved a rough year for wolf restoration efforts in the state of Colorado and reintroduction of new wolves is...
Fish And Wildlife Approves Plan To Prevent Endangered Species Listings
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially approved the new Utah Wildlife Action Plan this month, which allows...
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
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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.
