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Juvenile Taken Into Custody Following Airsoft Gun Incident
A juvenile was taken into custody on Monday due to an incident with an airsoft gun. The Roosevelt City Police Department reports that on March 30th at approximately 12:15pm, Roosevelt PD officers responded to a report of a juvenile male allegedly displaying what was...
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Juvenile Taken Into Custody Following Airsoft Gun Incident
A juvenile was taken into custody on Monday due to an incident with an airsoft gun. The Roosevelt City Police Department reports that on March 30th at approximately 12:15pm, Roosevelt PD officers responded to a report of a juvenile male allegedly displaying what was...
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‘Boots & Blessings For Rapha’ Theme Of Ladies Night Out Vernal 2026
Every spring, a group of local women host a Ladies Night Out event for a very worthy cause. The theme of this year’s Ladies Night Out Vernal is ‘Boots & Blessings For Rapha’ and will once again include dinner, entertainment, a raffle, and an auction with 100% of...
Eagle County, Colorado Files New Lawsuit Related To Uintah Basin Oil Transportation
Officials in Eagle County, Colorado have filed another lawsuit, this time related to an amended right-of-way that they say will greatly increase the transloading of oil trains in Carbon County. Filed on March 26th, the Plaintiff is listed as Eagle County, Colorado and...
Obituaries
Janette Cecila Thomas
Funeral services for Janette Thomas, age 72 of Vernal, the wife of Tom Thomas, will be held Saturday March 21st at 12noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.There will be a viewing for family and friends held Friday evening from 6 until 8pm and Saturday from...
Antonio “Tony” Villegas
A celebration of life for Antonio "Tony" Villegas, age 53 of Vernal will be held Friday, March 20 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Carolyn Spencer
Funeral services for Carolyn R. Spencer, age 79 of Duchesne, the wife of Harold Spencer, will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. A viewing will be held Thursday from 6:00–8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00–10:45 a.m. prior to the...
Marquita Lynn Scott
Funeral services for Marquita Lynn Batty Scott, age 59 the wife of Doug Scott, will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Ashley 2nd Ward Chapel (3040 North Vernal Avenue) at 11:00AM. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at...
David Ray Rasmussen
A celebration of life for David Rasmussen, age 91 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, March 7th at 2:00pm at the Uintah Conference Center Paradise Room (313 East 200 South) with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of 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 County GOP Chairman On Proposition 4 Signature Shortfall
The statewide GOP-led effort to put Proposition 4 back on the ballot for Utah voters to decide its fate appears to...
Unattended Campfire And Truck Fire Reported By Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department
Uintah County has been hit hard with wildfires this week. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department has reported 3 in just a...
Senator Winterton On Data Centers In The Uintah Basin
There are potentially two data centers coming to the Uintah Basin. Senator Ron Winterton shares that they are in...
Youth Fishing Event Coming Up At Steinaker
Ice fishing tournaments have been a bust for a few years so enthusiasts are taking a new approach this year. Rather...
Meet The Candidate: Danny Harrell For Uintah County Commission Seat B
Danny Harrell recently visited the Evans Family Media studios for an interview as part of the Meet The Candidate...
‘Holy Week Walk With Christ’ Event Happening This Saturday In Roosevelt
The community is invited to a special event this Saturday in Roosevelt to kick off Easter’s Holy Week. Roosevelt’s...
Aerial Support Joins Dry Fork Fire Suppression Efforts
Several positive things happened with the Dry Fork Fire yesterday. First, Utah Fire Info reported on Wednesday evening...
PIO Update On Dry Fork Fire
A wildfire reported in Dry Fork Canyon has been aptly named the Dry Fork Fire. Ashley National Forest PIO Don Jaques...
Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department Shares Reminder Following Park Fire
A small wildland fire named the Park Fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon in Uintah County. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire...
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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Local Sports
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