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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Fort Duchesne
A man with a prior DUI was arrested earlier this month in Fort Duchesne on DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer was driving when a vehicle allegedly rapidly approached from behind and began to pass the officer in the center turn lane before...
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Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Fort Duchesne
A man with a prior DUI was arrested earlier this month in Fort Duchesne on DUI. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer was driving when a vehicle allegedly rapidly approached from behind and began to pass the officer in the center turn lane before...
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Rise And Thrive Speed Pitch Competition Offers Winners More Than Just Cash
Competition for the 6th Annual Rise and Thrive Business Speed-Pitch Competition is underway. While the cash prizes are a major draw for those competing, there are other valuable awards for the winners to get the education needed for further success. The top 3 winners...
Three Chances Left To See ‘Into The Woods’
The talented cast of ‘Into The Woods’ is halfway through their run at Vernal Theatre Live and all involved are enjoying the unique weaving of stories this production delivers. “Into the Woods is one of my favorite shows and I’m so glad I have the opportunity to do...
Obituaries
Wayne Lee
Graveside services for Wayne Lee, age 76, of Bluebell, will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lapoint Cemetery. There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Renee Shiner
Funeral Services for Renee Shiner, age 79 of Vernal, the wife of Brent Shiner, will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00am at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West 1000 North). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday August 30th from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm...
Revella Daniels
Funeral services for Revella Wall Daniels, age 87 of Altonah, the wife of the late Louis Daniels,will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Fork Ward Chapel in Moon Lake, Utah. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger...
Nile M Chapman
Funeral services for Nile M. Chapman, age 92 of Roosevelt, will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary where there will be a viewing on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m and on Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Altamont...
Heather Dawn (Maxwell) Migliaccio
A Celebration of Life for Heather Dawn Migliaccio, age 53 of Vernal, the wife of Ryan Migliaccio, will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Uintah Conference Center Paradise Room from 11:00am ~ 1:00pm. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley...
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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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Brush Creek Road Update
Repairs to Brush Creek Road are well underway. Uintah County announced early this week that the heavy rains and flow...
Donations Still Needed For Annual Coat & Hoodie Drive
Donations are still needed for the Rotary Club’s annual Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive. “Vernal Rotary Clubs...
‘It’s A Small World’ At The 29th Annual Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival
It’s almost time for the 29th annual Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival and organizers have invited the community to get...
Positive Outcome For Students Advocating For CTSO State Funding
While students, their leaders, and community members across the state got loud in asking the state to continue funding...
Uintah County Jail Inmates Charged With Felony Assault After Fight
Two inmates of the Uintah County Jail are each facing a new felony charge after a major fight between the pair....
Record Amount Of Drivers Illegally Passing Uintah School District Buses
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and Uintah School District has a message about protecting our most...
UDAF Urges Horse Owners To Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is urging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile...
Sandhill Crane Growing Population Poses Challenges For Farmers
While a growing sandhill crane population can be exciting for bird watchers, it’s less exciting for some local...
From Boyhood Years In Vernal To 18th President Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced yesterday afternoon that Dallin Harris Oaks was sustained...
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.
