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Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share any tips or leads in the case. The Silver Alert was issued for 69-year-old DeEtte Spencer who was last seen at Walmart in Price on January 26th....
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Silver Alert: Vernal Among Stops Where Missing Escalante Woman Was Spotted
Vernal is among the known stops a missing woman made during the last week of January and the public is asked to share any tips or leads in the case. The Silver Alert was issued for 69-year-old DeEtte Spencer who was last seen at Walmart in Price on January 26th....
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$100 Million Investment In Duchesne Water Infrastructure
A $100 million dollar investment has been announced for use on water infrastructure in Duchesne County. This is part of the Department of the Interior’s March 17th announcement that $889 million dollars in investments for critical water infrastructure projects across...
Vernal City Council Approves Downtown Vernal Community Block Plans
The transformation of downtown Vernal will certainly continue as long term plans for the Lamplighter block move forward. During their Wednesday meeting, Vernal City Council officially approved the plans for the Downtown Vernal Community Block. “Plans for the Community...
Obituaries
Leon Harding
Funeral services for Leon Harding, age 81 of Mt. Emmons, will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center (15709 4000 N, Altamont). There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary (457 E 300 North,...
Kenneth Robert Bluett Thomas
Graveside services for Kenneth Robert Bluett Thomas, age 22, of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne City Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Services under...
Judd Cade Mitchell
Funeral services for Judd Cade Mitchell, age 18 of Vernal, son of Cade and Susan Mitchell, will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 South 2500 East). Viewing and visitation will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips...
Terry Scott Lange
Funeral Services for Terry Scott Lange, age 64 of Vernal, husband of Shelly Lange, will be Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00am at the Uintah Conference Center (313 East 200 South). Viewing and Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips...
Berith Carlson
Funeral services for Berith Carlson, age 93 of Bluebell, will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Bluebell Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger...
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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 County Via Ferrata Year In Review
With 2025 wrapping up, Uintah County has shared a snapshot of one of the offerings that was new to Uintah County this...
Winterfest In Roosevelt City Will Make For A Fun Kickoff To 2026
The slump after the holidays can be a real thing for many but Roosevelt City has an event aimed at battling those...
Search Warrant Connected To South Jordan Shooting Issued In Duchesne County
A search warrant issued in Duchesne County on Sunday brought a second suspect in a fatal South Jordan shooting into...
Groundbreaking Held; NHRA Drag Racing Track Coming To Duchesne
NHRA drag racing on a ¼ mile track is coming back to the state of Utah with an exciting project that broke ground on...
‘Santa’s Angels’ Helps 112 Uintah Basin Families This Christmas Season
Among the many worthy efforts to help local families in need this season is Santa’s Angels led by the big hearted Matt...
Vernal PD Shares Strong Message About Utah Crosswalk Law
Vernal PD is among the agencies sending a message to drivers about crosswalk laws. “Recently, throughout Utah, there...
Winter Weather Advisory For Eastern Uinta Mountains
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Would you settle for a rainy one? A storm system is moving in but showers are...
Vernal Caretaker Charged in September 2025 Death of 3-Year-Old Child
Vernal PD made the following announcement on Tuesday: On September 4th, 2025, Vernal City Police officers responded to...
Ute Indian Tribe Announces Lawsuit Against Colorado Officials
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Monday announcing a lawsuit against Colorado officials for “denying the...
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.
