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First Physical Marker Of Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail To Be Installed
The first physical marker honoring the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is scheduled for installation this weekend at Strawberry Reservoir, marking the continued effort to memorialize the Buffalo Soldiers and their contributions. The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship...
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First Physical Marker Of Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail To Be Installed
The first physical marker honoring the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is scheduled for installation this weekend at Strawberry Reservoir, marking the continued effort to memorialize the Buffalo Soldiers and their contributions. The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship...
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FBI Presentation On Preventing/Detecting Scams Coming To Vernal
The FBI has invited the community to a free presentation taking place in Vernal in June focused on preventing and detecting scams. “The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks and intrusions,” shares the announcement. “We collect and share...
World’s Longest Charity Bicycle Ride Traveling Through Uintah Basin
The world’s longest charity bicycle ride is traveling through the Uintah Basin next week. Every year, the ‘Texas 4000’ competitively selects University of Texas students for an 18-month program of organizing, training for, and participating in one of the annual rides...
Obituaries
Rhonda “Shelly” Michelle Dugger
Funeral Services for Rhonda "Shelly" Dugger, age 65, the wife of Douglas Dugger of Vernal, will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11 AM at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 S 2500 E) with viewings held Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary...
Robert Shipton
Funeral services for Robert Keith Shipton, age 87 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday 10:45AM-11:45AM at the mortuary. Interment will be in the...
Ray Labrum
Funeral services for Ray Edgar Labrum, age 87 of Vernal, the husband of Priscilla Labrum, will be held on his 88th birthday July 12, 2025 at 11:00 at Vernal Utah Stake Center (850 West 100 North). A Viewing will be held July 11, 2025 6-8 at Phillips Ashley Valley...
Alice Fay Richens
Graveside Services for Alice Fay Richens, age 71 of Vernal, will be Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery friends and family can meet at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 10-10:30 before going to the Cemetery.Services under the direction of the...
JoDean Williams
Funeral services for JoDean Williams, age 85, of Vernal, wife of the late Larry Williams, will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Vernal 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday morning from...
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Community Invited To ‘Utah Court Connect’ Townhall March 30th
A unique opportunity is happening a week from today for all to learn how to engage with the courts. The Utah Judiciary...
New Cameras And Fencing Installed Around Ashley Springs
Vernal City has announced that new security cameras and protective fencing have been installed around Ashley Springs...
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2026 Rise And Thrive Business Speed Pitch Winners
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Black Gold Project Area Officially Adopted By Utah Inland Port Authority
The Utah Inland Port Authority Board has adopted the Black Gold Project Area which is expected to support local...
Prescribed Fire North Of Greendale Overlook Planned Today
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Meet The Candidate: Keith Campbell For Uintah County Commission Seat A
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Large Scale Safety Exercise Taking Place Today At Uintah High School And AVEC
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Body Of Missing 67-Year-Old Male Recovered From Starvation Reservoir
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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.
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.