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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 a local residence following a report of an unresponsive 3-year-old male. The child was transported to the emergency room and later flown to a Wasatch...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
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 a local residence following a report of an unresponsive 3-year-old male. The child was transported to the emergency room and later flown to a Wasatch...
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Duchesne County Businesses Invited To Participate In Summer Passport Program
The Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County has extended an important invitation to Duchesne County businesses. Registration is now open for a special community program. “We’re inviting businesses across Duchesne County to be part of our Summer Passport Program —...
Uintah Theatre Offering Special ASL Interpreted Performance Of Frozen
There is an exciting announcement for community members that use American Sign Language. Uintah Theatre is offering a special matinee performance of their upcoming production of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ with ASL interpretation available. “This performance is open to...
Obituaries
Terry Mosteller
Funeral services for Terry Mosteller, age 70 of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Myton Cemetery. Services under the direction of the...
Kimberly Hyde
Funeral services for Kimberly Hyde, age 60, wife of Michael Hyde of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Stake Center (447 E. Lagoon Street). There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and...
Larry Richardson
Funeral services for Larry Richardson, age 78 of Duchesne, the husband of Debbie Gines Richardson, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Following...
Jawslynn Steele
Funeral services for Jawlynn Steele, age 32, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 9:45 prior to the service.Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery.
Evans Cesspooch
Funeral services for Evans Cesspooch, age 86, will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held on Tuesday at the Hullinger Mortuary.Following the services he will be cremated.
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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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8-Year Wildlife Investigation Wraps Up In Rock Springs
An investigation 8 years in the making recently wrapped up in Rock Springs concerning a group’s illegal activity in...
Local Halloween Happenings
There are plenty of Halloween activities to wrap up the work week. Halloween activities are happening today at the...
Drivers Reminded To Watch For Wildlife During Dark Commuting Months
Daylight savings in the fall means more than just turning clocks back an extra hour. It also means drivers will have...
Uintah Football Players Break Records
This fall has been one of breaking records for several Uintah High football players. Uintah High Athletics shared the...
Daggett County Airstrip Gets Green Light
Efforts from the Recreational Aviation Foundation have succeeded in an airstrip in Daggett County that has been closed...
Streets Affected By Today’s Vernal City Water Shut Off
Vernal City is spreading the word that water will be shut off today for the following areas: 300 West from 250 North...
Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Effort Facing New Roadblock
While Colorado wildlife officials have shared their intent to continue moving forward with wolf reintroduction in the...
Grant Received To Preserve Historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church In Vernal
Uintah County issued a press release on Tuesday sharing that the Uintah County Museum and Preservation Board received...
Vernal City Water Disruption Repaired
Some areas of Vernal experienced a water disruption on Tuesday but crews were able to restore service that evening....
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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