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First Physical Marker Of Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail To Be Installed
The first physical marker honoring the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is scheduled for installation this weekend at Strawberry Reservoir, marking the continued effort to memorialize the Buffalo Soldiers and their contributions. The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship...
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First Physical Marker Of Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail To Be Installed
The first physical marker honoring the Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail is scheduled for installation this weekend at Strawberry Reservoir, marking the continued effort to memorialize the Buffalo Soldiers and their contributions. The Utah Cultural Site Stewardship...
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Vernal Makes ‘Best Places To Live In The Rockies’ List
World Atlas has published a list citing the ‘11 Best Places To Live In The Rockies In 2026’ and Vernal is the only Utah city to make it. Also on the list are Canon City, Montrose, Alamosa, Dillon and Trinidad in Colorado; Butte and Anaconda in Montana; Salmon, Idaho;...
Vernal Man Sentenced To Prison For Cyberstalking
A Vernal man has been sentenced in a case investigated by the FBI. United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced on Monday that 22-year-old Jonas D. Saunders, of Vernal, was sentenced on June 4th, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for one count of...
Obituaries
Robert Anderson
Graveside services for Robert Anderson, age 58, formerly of Duchesne, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Duchesne American Legion, Marine Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard...
Garnet Mae (Kiever) Hatch
Celebration of Life for Garnet Hatch, age 80 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 11 at 11:00am at the Vernal Christian Church, 1845 W 750 S. Interment in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Roy William Steen
Funeral services for Roy Steen, age 80, of Dutch John, Utah, husband of Anne Steen,will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Dutch John LDS Ward Chapel, NW Corner BLVD 6th Ave, Dutch John, Utah. Visitation for family and friends will be from 12:30pm ~...
Gloria Janet (Womack) Roberts
Services for Gloria Janet Roberts, age 72 of Roosevelt, wife of Paul Roberts, will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Cove 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 50 South Skyline Drive Roosevelt, Utah. Viewing and Visitation will be held that morning from 10:30am ~...
Spencer Braithwaite
Graveside services for Morgan Spencer Braithwaite, of Vernal, husband of Keri Houston, will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton City Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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Pastor Convicted Of Felony Assault In Craig
A jury in Colorado’s Moffat County District Court convicted a local pastor of felony assault this month. Parrish...
Utah Film Association Planning Commemorative Plaque In Daggett County
The Daggett County Commission gave a positive report on local tourism in this month’s Daggett County Fence Post...
Hotel Vernal Haunt Opens Tonight Only For Friday The 13th
The creepy folk of Hotel Vernal Haunt are ready to deliver the unluckiest night of your life. Having a Friday the 13th...
WYDOT Shares Plan For 3-Day Closure Of Eastbound Green River Tunnel
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced a closure of the eastbound tunnel on I-80 near Green River in...
Three Steps To Take Before Fire Season
Unfortunately, 2026 looks like it will be a dangerous season for wildfires. Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands is...
Warrant Arrest Reveals Methamphetamine
A woman in Duchesne County with active statewide warrants was arrested last week and received an additional charge...
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Con Amore DARE Graduation
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office celebrated DARE graduation with the students of Con Amore this month. Duchesne...
Uintah Robotics Earn Award At VEX State Championship
The Uintah High Robotics team represented very well at competition over the weekend. Uintah High Robotics was...
Why You Should Keep Your Dogs On Leash While On A Hike Or Trail Run
With the beautiful weather, many are already getting out to hike, enjoy a trail run, or camp and of course, your dog...
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.