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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 Probable Cause, employees observed a male, later identified as Trevor Phillips, place items into a shopping basket and walk past all points of sale...
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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 Probable Cause, employees observed a male, later identified as Trevor Phillips, place items into a shopping basket and walk past all points of sale...
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Data Center Question/Answer Session With An Energy Insider
Community concern over proposed data center projects in the Uintah Basin prompted Evans Family Media to invite Reed Page, originally from Roosevelt and Director of Gas Operation and Business Development for Summit Energy, to offer answers to the community questions as...
Update To Duchesne County Burn Window
There’s been an update for the Duchesne County burn window from Roosevelt City Fire and Duchesne County Emergency Management. The Spring Open Burn Period is listed as April 14th through May 30th with burn hours from sunrise to sunset and a requirement that all fires...
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. 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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Uintah Students Organize ICE Protest
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DUI Arrest In McDonalds Parking Lot Following Vehicle Accident
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Preferred Concept Of Vernal Community Block Plan Presented
The preferred concept for the Vernal Community Block Plan was presented on Wednesday evening during a public meeting...
Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is...
BLM Approves Energy Infrastructure In Uintah County
The BLM has announced additional approvals on energy infrastructure. On February 4th, the BLM Vernal Field Office...
Vernal Theatre Live Announce Auditions For Season 10 Finale
On the tail end of their 10th Season, Vernal Theatre Live issued an audition call this week. “We are beyond thrilled...
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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