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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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Utah Avalanche Center Warns Of Continued High Avalanche Danger In Uintas
“Weird weather makes weird avalanches.” This is part of Craig Gordon’s message this morning concerning the Uinta Mountains. The Utah Avalanche Center report shares that High avalanche danger and human triggered avalanches are likely on steep slopes, especially those...
Roosevelt Library Hosting Free Escape Room
If you’ve wanted to try an escape room, the Roosevelt Branch Library is providing a free opportunity. “You and up to 4 friends (5 people maximum) will form a guild,” shares the announcement. “You each will assume a character role with a specific skill set and work...
Obituaries
Mary (Clay) Chivers
Funeral services for Mary (Clay) Chivers, age 79 of Vernal, wife of Pink Chivers, will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Visitations will be held Wednesday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Thursday from 9:45am ~ 11:00am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Raymond Yazzie
Funeral services for Raymond Yazzie, age 70, of Whiterocks Road, will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Pentecostal Church on Whiterocks Road. He will be taken home for a wake at 5:30 p.m. on Monday to his residence on Whiterocks...
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.
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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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Audience Chooses Ending In Vernal Theatre Live’s Production ‘Clue The Musical’
Mystery and music combine to tell a classic who-dun-it tale in Vernal Theatre: Live’s upcoming production of ‘Clue The...
Duchesne City American Flag Temporarily Removed For Needed Repairs
If you thought something on the landscape in Duchesne City was looking a bit off you would be right. Stars and stripes...
Flash Flood Safety Message
The Duchesne Fire Department has shared a timely message as flash flood warnings apply to areas in the region. During...
Local Weasley Gives Take On Uintah Theatre’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Tickets are on sale for Uintah High Theatre’s production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ showing this month....
UBTech Celebrates ‘Haslem Legacy Foundation Wing’ Unveiling
As you travel on 500 North between UBTech and Uintah High School, you’re bound to notice something new. The north wing...
Local Students Asking For Your Help To Save DECA, FBLA, FFA, TSA, FCCLA!
Local high school students who are passionate about their Career and Technical Student Organizations are asking for...
Daggett County Highlighted In Report About Challenges to Maternal Health
Daggett County is highlighted in a report focused on shortages in Utah’s maternal health care. The new report,...
Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K Announces 2025 Local Recipients
‘Little by little, a little becomes a lot.’ The Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K epitomizes this motto each year as they invite...
What’s Next For Vernal City Revitalization?
The celebration of Vernal’s Cobblerock Block a week ago does not indicate an end to downtown revitalization. “To...
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.
