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Vandalism Discovered On Kids Canal Piping
Vernal City Police Department is actively investigating a case of vandalism on the new piping of Kids Canal in Uintah County. With the project in the final stages, crews began pressure testing on the section from 500 North to 400 North, leading to the discovery of...
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Vandalism Discovered On Kids Canal Piping
Vernal City Police Department is actively investigating a case of vandalism on the new piping of Kids Canal in Uintah County. With the project in the final stages, crews began pressure testing on the section from 500 North to 400 North, leading to the discovery of...
At Home In Vernal
06:30 PM
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Theft Of Copper Wire In Uintah County
A man was arrested in Uintah County this month for the alleged theft of copper wire from well locations. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a report of theft in the area of 6750 South 6000 East in Uintah County was received on April 30th and an officer...
UDOT Warns Of Significant Memorial Holiday Travel Delays On Certain Roads
The Utah Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for heavy Memorial weekend traffic across Utah. Among the roads listed by UDOT as expected to have significant delays is eastbound Highway 40 from Heber to Duchesne on Friday, May 22nd and Monday,...
Obituaries
Lynn Benson
Funeral services for Lynn Goodrich Benson, age 89 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Park Ward Chapel in Roosevelt (32 S. State Street). There will be a viewing at the church that morning from 10-10:45 a.m. Burial will...
Bret Lee Johnston
Like the unpredictability of a fish’s move, a river current, the break of a green, the steepness of a bunker, life is full of unpredictable and unexpected events. The ability to adapt and respond to challenges is essential in Fly fishing, Golf and LIFE. ...
Kirk Batty
Memorial services for Ivan Kirk Batty, age 30 the husband of Hannah Batty, will be held Saturday, March 22 at the Ashley 1st Ward Chapel (3040 North Vernal Ave.) A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday morning from 9:00-10:45AM at the church....
Sharon Weyland
Funeral services for Sharon Weyland, age 79 of Vernal, will be on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with a viewing from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the Maeser Stake Center, 2745 W 1000 N, Vernal, UT. Followed by services at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Roosevelt Memorial...
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...
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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
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.