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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
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Local News
Public Asked For Help Identifying Those Involved In Piping Vandalism
The public is asked to share any information they may have about vandalism that has taken place on the Central Canal piping project on 1500 West in Vernal. The vandalism was discovered as crews were pressure testing the new infrastructure. It was discovered that large...
UHS Student Council Recognized As National Gold Council Of Excellence
Uintah High School shared exciting news this month. Uintah High School’s Student Council has once again been recognized as a National Gold Council of Excellence and that’s not all. UHS is the only public school this year to earn the award for the third year in a row....
Obituaries
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...
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,...
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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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Volunteers Needed For ‘Heart Of The Basin’ Warming Shelter In Vernal
Inspired by similar offerings around the state, a warming center is opening in Vernal this week and volunteers are...
Woman Rams Truck Into Car And Power Box, Taking Out Power To Complex
The Cottonwood Apartments in Roosevelt were without power on Sunday after a fight ended in an arrest for property...
Stolen Dodge Durango Full Of Transients And Minor Runaways Apprehended
Officers who believed a stolen Dodge Durango that was spotted driving erratically on Highway 40 in Moffat County had...
Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board Adopts Rate Increase
The Ashley Valley Sewer Management Board has adopted a resolution to increase monthly user rates. Resolution...
U.S. Forest Service Enters Long-Term Agreement With State Of Utah
The state of Utah entered into a 20-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to help actively manage...
Dinosaur National Monument Reminds All Of River Lottery’s Deadline
Dinosaur National Monument has a timely reminder for those dreaming of floating the Green or Yampa Rivers in 2026....
Ashley National Forest Urges Caution On Snowy Forest Roads
The valleys may not have snow but that’s not the case for the mountains and Ashley National Forest is reminding...
Uintah Boys Win 54th Annual Tournament Of Champions; Uintah Girls Finish Just 3.5 Points Behind 1st Place Wasatch High
The Uintah High Boys Wrestling Team won their third consecutive title at the 54th Annual Tournament of Champions over...
Uintah County Residents Running For 2026 Local Office
The 2026 race is on for local county elected officials. As of early Friday morning, those listed on the Uintah County...
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.
