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Vernal PD Addresses Speculation Regarding Police Response To Motorcycle Rally
Vernal Police Department has issued a response following public speculation on and off of social media regarding police response to a motorcycle rally over the weekend. The Utah Chapter of POBOB, the Pissed Off Bastards of Berdoo, and Rebel Bastards Rocky Mountain...
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Vernal PD Addresses Speculation Regarding Police Response To Motorcycle Rally
Vernal Police Department has issued a response following public speculation on and off of social media regarding police response to a motorcycle rally over the weekend. The Utah Chapter of POBOB, the Pissed Off Bastards of Berdoo, and Rebel Bastards Rocky Mountain...
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Public Comment Period Open For 2026 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases
The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period on Friday to receive public input on plans to include 35 oil and gas parcels totaling 34,596 acres in Utah in a September 2026 sale. The parcels are all on public lands managed by the Vernal Field...
Ohio Based Nonprofit Chooses Roosevelt Student As Award Recipient
An Ohio based nonprofit organization has chosen a Roosevelt student as a recipient of their 2026 Lovis Hero Award. The Lovis Foundation selected Caydance Carter for the award that honors students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and a commitment to uplifting...
Obituaries
Seth Burnell Richens
Funeral services for Seth Richens, age 37 of Vernal, will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM. at the Uintah Conference Center,A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6-8 PM. at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Wednesday at the conference center 1...
Patsy Samuels Rasmussen
Funeral services for Patsy Samuels Rasmussen, age 91 of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Vernal Stake Center (850 W 100 N) with viewings Monday April 6th from 6-8PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and Tuesday from 12:45- 1:45 PM at the...
Lila Ruth Goodrich Wilkins
Funeral services for Lila Goodrich Wilkins, age 97, the wife of the late Faron Wilkins of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11 AM at the Vernal Fourth Ward Chapel at 235 E 600 S. A viewing will be held at the Church prior to the service from 9:45 AM to...
David Hicken
Funeral services for David Gerald Hicken, age 72, of Ballard, husband of Arlinda Karren Hicken, will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM, at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 - 8:00...
Christine Y Smith
Funeral Services for Christine Y Smith, age 75, the wife of George A Smith Jr., will be conducted Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary with a Viewing 9:30-11 AM prior to services.Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery. Services under...
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Vernal Theatre Live Revisiting ‘Little Women’ With Concert Style Production
Vernal Theatre Live is revisiting a special Season 1 production in the form of a concert event. Jen Curtis directed...
Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award Presented To Lisa Ewell
The Vernal Chamber quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award has been presented to Lisa Ewell, the owner and operator...
Arrest Made In Burglary Of Livestock Sale Barn In Ballard
An arrest was made last week in connection with the burglary of a livestock sale barn in Ballard. According to the...
Uintah High Senior A Triple Graduate
Hard work and careful planning have certainly paid off for an impressive local high school Senior who will be a triple...
Unemployment Update
Utah has released updated unemployment data. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.8%,...
Davis Elementary Named ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’
Davis Elementary School in Uintah School District has been named the ‘2026 Read Live School of the Year’. This is...
DWR Issues Emergency Fishing Limit Increase At Uintah County Waterbody
The Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency fishing limit increase to two waterbodies due to low water...
Vernal City Adopts ‘Adventure Safe Day’ On May 16
Adventure Safe Day is coming up for Vernal City. On May 6th, Vernal City Council approved the adoption of Adventure...
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong; Vernal Man Faces Felony Charge
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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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