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Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
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Duchesne County Registered Sex Offender Arrested Looking To Meet Up With Minor
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued the following news release: On December 11th, 2025, detectives with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were conducting an undercover chat operation as members of the Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC) taskforce....
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Duchesne County Registered Sex Offender Arrested Looking To Meet Up With Minor
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued the following news release: On December 11th, 2025, detectives with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office were conducting an undercover chat operation as members of the Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC) taskforce....
Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
07:00 PM
Local News
Local K9 Finds Woman In Search And Rescue Operation Near Vernal
When a woman wandered away from the family vehicle that was stopped near Vernal last month, a special officer was brought in who made quick work of finding her. K-9 Hawk with the Department of Natural Resources was the team member ready for the job. Hawk led the...
Another Magical ‘Night To Shine’ Event Held In Vernal
Vernal’s ‘Night to Shine’ held on Friday lived up to its reputation as the best event of the year! 117 special guests and nearly 400 volunteers partied the night away at the Vernal Christian Church for the red carpet prom night for individuals with special needs,...
Obituaries
Maureen Johnson
Funeral Services for Maureen Johnson, will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11 at the Vernal 5th Ward LDS Chapel (250 N 200 W) with viewings held Monday, September 23rd from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary, and Tuesday, from 9:45-10:45 prior to service at the...
Bonnie Jenkins Millecam
Memorial services for Bonnie Millecam will be Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11 am at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Services under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary
Carolyn “Dolly” (Hacking) Shiner
Carolyn "Dolly" (Hacking) Shiner, age 90 of Vernal, Utah passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Funeral services for Carolyn "Dolly" (Hacking) Shiner, age 90 of Vernal, will be held Monday, September 23 at 11:00am with a visitation for family and...
Franklin Taveapont, Sr.
Graveside services for Franklin Taveapont, Sr., age 61, of Whiterocks, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. There will not be a wake.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Darryl “Peanut” Andersen
Funeral services for Darryl "Peanut" Andersen, Jr. age 46 of Vernal, will be held Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 11am at the Vernal 5th ward LDS Chapel. There will be a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Morturary, and Monday from 9:45 until...
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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 or in person at the Home & Garden Show March 20–21. 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.
More Local News
Simplot/UDOT Partnership An Example Of Effective Coordination
The US-191 realignment project north of Vernal is officially complete and the UDOT partnership with Simplot Phosphates...
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Vernal
A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Vernal for DUI last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an...
Naples City Bike/Walk Trail Project Connects Highway 40 To 2000 East
Funding acquired by Naples City a few years ago is now being put to great use as the City finishes up a trails project...
Sweetwater County School District Increases Safety Measures After Fatal Accident
Safety measures have been increased by the school district following a fatal accident that occurred in Green River,...
2nd Annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo A Success
The 2nd annual USU Uintah Basin STEAM Expo was a fantastic success earlier this month. Utah State TODAY reported that...
2025 Pheasant And Quail Hunts Include Pheasants Released In Northeastern Utah
Upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway with the general season pheasant and quail hunts opening November...
Wanted Man Arrested In Uintah County For Fentanyl
A man with warrants out of Salt Lake County was recently arrested in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of...
Brush Creek Road Reopens After Culvert Washout
Lower Brush Creek Road has reopened after being washed out in one area due to last weekend’s heavy rains. The Uintah...
What’s That In The Sky? Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Gives The Answer
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a weather balloon? Residents in Colorado’s Moffat 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.
