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Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge thanks to her methamphetamine stash. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the residence and informed Jina Tinnin of her...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge thanks to her methamphetamine stash. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers arrived at the residence and informed Jina Tinnin of her...
At Home In Vernal
06:30 PM
Local News
Victims Of Fatal Highway 40 Crash Identified
Utah Highway Patrol has identified the victims in the fatal crash that took place on Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir on Saturday afternoon. Further details of the crash have also been shared. UHP released on Monday that on March 14th, at about 2:30 pm, a box...
Uintah School District Safety Exercise Planned For Friday
The Uintah School District has announced plans to hold a large-scale safety exercise this Friday, March 20th, at Uintah High School and Ashley Valley Education Center. “A large number of first responders and emergency vehicles, including medical helicopters, will be...
Obituaries
Saralyn M Rogers
Funeral services for Saralyn Rogers, age 79 of Vernal, the wife of Rick Rogers, will be held Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the Uintah Conference Center. A visitation and viewing will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home...
Elaine Corless
Funeral Services for Clara Elaine Corless, age 85 of Vernal, will be Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Maeser 7th Ward Chapel ( 2745 W 1000 N). Visitation and viewing for family and friends that morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the church. Interment...
Dexton Bristol
Funeral services for Dexton Bristol, age 15 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 11:00am. Visitation and viewing for family and friends will be Tuesday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Wednesday from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Gary Lynn Boren
Funeral services for Gary Lynn Boren, age 77, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, February 18th at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary.A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the direction of the...
Michael Huff
Funeral services for Michael Franklin Huff, age 67, of Mountain Home, husband of Rachel Postma Huff, will be held on Monday, February 16th at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening at the church from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Monday...
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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
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Uintah County
A traffic stop ended in arrest in Uintah County earlier this month. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a...
Meeting Today On UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection
A public hearing is scheduled for today concerning the UDOT proposed project to construct a section of raised concrete...
Cash Robb Starts 2026 Pro Rodeo Season Strong
Altamont’s own professional cowboy, Cash Robb, is having a strong start to the 2026 Pro Rodeo Season after a dip in...
Uintah County Commission Meeting Highlights
The Uintah County Commission met for their regular weekly Commission meeting on Tuesday. A representative from the...
DWR: Big Game Application Period Opens Next Week
Are you hoping for the chance to hunt big game in Utah this fall? The application period opens next week. “We don’t...
Vernal Makes List Of ‘Small Towns In Utah With The Best Downtowns’
Vernal has made the list once again for towns recommended to visit in Utah, this time for being among the ‘Small Towns...
Arrest Made Following Theft At Stewart’s Marketplace
An arrest was made after a theft was observed at the Stewart’s Marketplace in Roosevelt. According to the Affidavit of...
Northeast Region Sterling Scholars Awarded
Uintah Basin competitors represented well at the Northeast Region Sterling Scholar competition at UVU on Monday night....
Vernal City Utilities Crew Handles Monday Water Line Break
Students of Terra Academy got an early release on Monday afternoon thanks to a water line break that affected the area...
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.
