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Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
The dry heat in Vernal settles, carrying the taste of kicked up arena dust. A photographer is positioned in the Western Park in pursuit of the perfect capture, an image reflecting the raw rodeo of each cowboy’s ride. Taking the shots and doing the job, while natural,...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
The dry heat in Vernal settles, carrying the taste of kicked up arena dust. A photographer is positioned in the Western Park in pursuit of the perfect capture, an image reflecting the raw rodeo of each cowboy’s ride. Taking the shots and doing the job, while natural,...
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Unemployment Report
Utah’s Department of Workforce Services has shared new unemployment data for the state. May’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 3.7%, down a tenth of a percentage point from its level in April. Approximately 67,900 Utahns are unemployed. The May...
Intoxicated Vernal Man Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Wife
An intoxicated Vernal man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stabbing his wife. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were called to a trailer park within Vernal City on report of domestic violence. When officers arrived, they heard yelling...
Obituaries
Doniven Kesling
Graveside services for Doniven Kesling, age 20, of Duchesne, son of Dustin and Larisa Hunting Madsen and Brad Kesling, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Eli Sireech
Funeral services for Eli Andy Sireech, age 49, of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 PM on Monday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Gary DeLuca
Funeral services for Gary DeLuca, agge 69 of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior to the services.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Servicesd under the direction of the...
Mark Ferguson
Graveside services for Mark Ferguson, age 68, formerly of Roosevelt, Utah, will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. There will be a viewing that morning from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Allen Secrest
There will be a viewing for Allen Secrest, age 67 of Roosevelt, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Monday, April 13, 2026. Immediately following the viewing there will be military honors presented. He will then be cremated. At 1:00 p.m.,...
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Community Spotlight
The Uintah Basin hosts thousands of visitors during the summer months for recreation and community events. Evans Family Media has shared a special highlight about a father-son duo that traveled from Oklahoma to Vernal for the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo. Check out the feature story about professional rodeo photographer Jake Brake Hodnett and his father Jim, shared on Feature Story: Guts, Glory, And Another Kind Of Rodeo Dream
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Federal Search Warrant Executed In Duchesne County For Child Porn
A man was arrested in Duchesne County this week after a federal search warrant was executed on his Duchesne County...
Road Rage Incident Ends In Arrest And Charges
A road rage incident ended in arrest on Monday in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the...
Vernal PD Reports On E-Bikes Law Enforcement And Education Efforts
With the implementation of new laws, Vernal Police Department provided a report this week on their E-Bike law...
BLM Approves Nine ‘Applications For Permit To Drill’ In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lestrange...
Proposed Changes To Recreation Fees On Ashley National Forest
Ashley National Forest announced on Tuesday a proposal for new and increased recreation fees at various recreation...
Red Flag Warning In Effect
A Red Flag Warning is in effect. National Weather Service reports that the area includes the eastern Uinta Basin, Book...
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County
A traffic stop in Duchesne County ended in arrest last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic...
Bureau Of Reclamation Releases ‘June 24-Month Study’
The Bureau of Reclamation released its ‘June 24-Month Study’ on Monday. The Bureau of Reclamation shares that “the...
Vernal City Sewer Improvement Project
The Vernal City Council meeting on Wednesday has several items of consideration concerning the water and sewer...
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
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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.













































