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Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
07:00 PM
Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief
So many personal items can now be tracked, a feature which many use on a daily basis. Perhaps less talked about but still true: this feature is also helpful when the item is swiped by a thief. A backpack stolen in Uintah County over the weekend was recovered after the...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Stolen Airpods Help Catch Thief
So many personal items can now be tracked, a feature which many use on a daily basis. Perhaps less talked about but still true: this feature is also helpful when the item is swiped by a thief. A backpack stolen in Uintah County over the weekend was recovered after the...
Duchesne County Constitution Party Caucus and Convention
07:00 PM
Local News
‘Dinosaur Dash 2026’ Bonneville Off Road Racing Series On Calendar For May 2nd
Excitement continues to grow with updates on this year’s Dinosaur Dash with the Bonneville Off Road Racing Series. An incorrect date was previously shared on BasinNow so get on your calendar May 2nd as the correct date with gates opening at 8am. Duncan Rowley with...
Uintah Wrestling Coach Named 2025-2026 Gold Star Coach By UHSAA
State wrestling is on this weekend and the Uintah Boys Wrestling Team is pursuing a 6th consecutive state championship. Great news has already come in ahead of the competition as the Uintah coach has been given special recognition. Uintah High Boys Wrestling Coach...
Obituaries
Christian Brunson
There will be a viewing for Christian Brunson, age 43 of Neola, on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt. Following the viewing, he will be cremated.
Tamara Curfew Morrill Peltier
Funeral service for Tamara Curfew Morrill Peltier, age 80 of Jensen, will be held on 3 August 2024, at 12 pm at the Jensen chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held on 2 August 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blackburn...
Edward Dean Souders
Memorial Services for Edward Dean Souders, age 77 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11 will be held directly following the services at the funeral home.
Joyce (Oldroyd) Johnson
Celebration of Life for Joyce Johnson, age 71 of Vernal, the wife of Dell Johnson, will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Uintah Stake Center Gymnasium (4080 South 2500 East). Please come dressed casually, enjoy refreshments, and share your...
Karen Batchelor
Graveside service for Karen Elizabeth Batchelor, age 62 of Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne City Cemetery.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 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
DWR Cutthroat Slam
Local anglers have had more than just the satisfaction of the catch as a reward for catching a variety of trout...
Help Name Vernal’s Newest Dinosaur Structure And Come Celebrate
The installation of a new prehistoric shade structure is among the finishing touches of the Cobble Rock Block...
Roosevelt City Hosting ‘Meet The Candidate’ Event
Now is the time to get to know the faces and ideas behind the names you will see on the upcoming election ballot and,...
Gold Cross Ambulance Named Business Of The Month
Gold Cross Ambulance is the October Business of the Month for the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Scott Adams, who...
New Drug Charges For Man Arrested On Warrant
A man was arrested in Duchesne County on September 22nd after an officer recognized him as one with an active no-bail...
Vernal Chamber Hosts Q&A With Ashley Valley Water Board Candidates
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is providing opportunities for the public to hear from the election candidates....
State Parks To Stay Open Even If There Is A Federal Shutdown
Steinaker, Red Fleet, the dinosaur museum and more are favorite local spots and, along with other state parks, are...
Turning Point Chapter Being Formed In Uintah County
A chapter of Turning Point USA is coming to Uintah County. Lys Taddei is a local that enjoys life in the Uintah Basin...
FBLA Project Supports Uintah Teen Center
The success of the newly launched Uintah High Teen Center is thanks to the ongoing support and generosity of many,...
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.
