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DUI Arrest In McDonalds Parking Lot Following Vehicle Accident
A woman involved in a vehicle accident who left the scene to get in the McDonald’s drive thru was arrested for DUI when officers arrived. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a vehicle accident at 1050 West Highway 40 in Vernal on...
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DUI Arrest In McDonalds Parking Lot Following Vehicle Accident
A woman involved in a vehicle accident who left the scene to get in the McDonald’s drive thru was arrested for DUI when officers arrived. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a vehicle accident at 1050 West Highway 40 in Vernal on...
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Local News
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...
Firefighter Injured While Fighting East Ute Plaza Fire
A firefighter was injured on Tuesday afternoon while battling the East Ute Plaza Fire in Fort Duchesne. The Uintah Fire District issued a press release stating that “during suppression activities, a firefighter was injured and received immediate first aid. They were...
Obituaries
Duane Perry
Funeral services for Duane Perry, age 78 of Myton, the husband of Lawella Abegglen P)erry, will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Myton Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held that morning from...
Sherma Jean (Oaks) Workman
Funeral services for Sherma Workman, age 75 of Vernal, will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Glines LDS Stake Center (75 South Aggie Blvd). A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday morning 9:45 - 10:45 am at the church.Interment will be...
David Charles Lyon
Funeral services for David Charles Lyon, age 78, of Roosevelt, husband of Nerine Agnew Lyon, will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the...
Rebecca “Beckie” Bennion
Rebecca “Beckie” Bennion, 61, returned home to her Heavenly Father on February 15th, 2025, at her son’s home in Franklin, Idaho. Her dad was by her side as she was released from her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July...
Daryl Lee Colton
Funeral services for Daryl Colton, age 67 of Vernal, husband of Sylena Colton will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Uintah Conference Center. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
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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.
More Local News
Input Invited On Northwest Pipeline’s New Daggett Compressor Station
The time to give input is now for a Wild Trail Project proposed by Northwest Pipeline in Daggett County. Northwest has...
Rural Utah Receives Funding To Modernize Care
The Uintah Basin and other rural areas of Utah are eligible for help aimed at modernizing health care across the...
Registration For Self Defense Classes Opens This Week
If you’re a woman and learning self defense is among your goals for 2026, an opportunity is coming up to help you...
Prom Drive Partners With Night To Shine
A favorite annual event that provides a red carpet experience and prom for our special needs community members is just...
Make Ice Safety Top Priority While Ice Fishing
Ice fishing on Flaming Gorge is heating up and Wyoming State Parks and Wyoming Game and Fish has a message for...
Stolen Uintah County Skid Steer Tracked To Texas; Arrest Made
Having GPS trackers installed on equipment paid off big time for the owner of a trailer and skid steer that were...
Alcohol And Guns Don’t Mix
A traffic stop in the region provided an opportunity to remind the public that alcohol consumption and firearms never...
Rep. Christine Watkins Won’t Seek Reelection; Announces Candidacy For Local Office
Utah House District 67 representative Christine Watkins has announced that she will not seek reelection and will be...
Winning Uintah County Photo Featured In 2026 “My Utah” Calendar
A local photographer and his shot taken of sandhill crane on the Green River is featured on the cover of the 2026 “My...
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.
