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Victim In Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County Identified
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in the auto-pedestrian accident that happened in Duchesne County on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office updated their news release on Wednesday, stating, “On December 16th, deputies with the Duchesne...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Victim In Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident In Duchesne County Identified
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in the auto-pedestrian accident that happened in Duchesne County on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office updated their news release on Wednesday, stating, “On December 16th, deputies with the Duchesne...
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Senator Curtis Responds To Announcement Of New Patent Office
A new community engagement office that is part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is opening in Utah and it’s a big deal. U.S. Senator John Curtis provided a statement following the announcement that the new office will be opened at the University of Utah....
Watch For Community Wellbeing Survey In Vernal City
Vernal City is known for providing opportunities for the community to give input and a new partnership is approaching for the community to contribute to the conversation on the community’s wellbeing. Vernal City has signed on to be part of Utah State University’s Utah...
Obituaries
Nonalee Goodrich
Funeral services for Nonalee Holgate Goodrich, age 85, wife of Gary Goodrich, will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 -...
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.
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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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Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Minor
A 19-year-old man is facing serious charges after an alleged assault against an individual under the age of 18....
Proposed Pipeline To Divert Water From Green River To CO Again Rejected
A proposed pipeline that would divert water from the Green River to Colorado has not received the support of the Utah...
Upper Price River Watershed Project Act Introduced By Kennedy, Lee, And Curtis
Representative Mike Kennedy, Senator John Curtis, and Senator Mike Lee introduced last week the Upper Price River...
Meet The Candidate: Brandon Hollenbeck For Roosevelt City Council
Roosevelt City residents have several candidates to choose from as they vote for 2 open City Council positions....
Man Arrested For DUI Tests Positive For Methamphetamine
What started as a traffic stop on Highway 40 in the Vernal area, ended as a DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of...
Prescribed Fires Planned For Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest announced Monday plans to implement prescribed fires this fall to help reduce overgrown...
Uintah County Voting Information
Most have likely received their ballots in the mail. Uintah County Early Voting starts today and runs through Friday,...
Meet The Candidate: Beau Hancock For Roosevelt City Council
As election ballots arrive, Roosevelt City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council...
Meet The Candidate: Rowdy Cloward For Roosevelt City Council
Roosevelt City residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council positions as they receive their...
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.
