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Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th
Main Street in Vernal near Kid’s Canal will be fully closed starting today as work is completed on the canal piping project. “A section of Main Street near 1500 West will be closed December 10th through December 18th for extensive work on the storm drain, culvert,...
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Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th
Main Street in Vernal near Kid’s Canal will be fully closed starting today as work is completed on the canal piping project. “A section of Main Street near 1500 West will be closed December 10th through December 18th for extensive work on the storm drain, culvert,...
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Local News
Truck Drives Off Vernal Avenue Into Back Of Building On Tuesday Afternoon
An accident on Tuesday afternoon in Uintah County temporarily closed North Vernal Avenue and was believed to be caused by a medical episode. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a pickup truck in the southbound lane ran off the road at 1600 North on Vernal Avenue,...
Consumer Affordability At The Pump A Major Focus Of New Agreement
The State of Utah and Utah’s oil and gas industry leaders announced on Monday their ‘Statement of Economic Prosperity Commitment’ which focuses on a joint effort to “support reliable fuel supply, infrastructure investment, long-term energy stability, and consumer...
Obituaries
Wendy Jean Wood
Funeral services for Wendy Wood, age 79 of Vernal, the wife of Ron Wood, will be held Saturday July 20, 2024, at 11:00am at the Naples 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, July 19 from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at...
Mia Slim
Funeral services for Mia Janetzy Slim, age 13, of Midland, Texas, formerly of Roosevelt, Utah, the daughter of David and Jennifer Murrieta Slim, will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing that morning at the...
Trevor Lee Harbison
Funeral Services for Trevor Lee Harbison, age 41 of Vernal, the husband of Mari Harbison, will be held Friday July 19th at 11:00 am at the Vernal Stake Center (850 @ 100 N Vernal UT).. There will be a visitation for family and friends Thursday evening fromj 6:00 until...
Davin Alan Pilling
A viewing service for Davin Alan Pilling, age 64 of Duchesne, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 3-5 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing he will be cremated.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the...
Colene Black
Funeral services forColene Black, age 68 of Randlett, the companion of Tracy Warrick, will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Visitation will happen 9:00 am -3:00 pm on Saturday and beginning at 9 am Monday. Burial will be...
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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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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,...
Man Arrested After Using Truck To Ram Occupied Vehicle
A man was arrested last week after using his truck to ram an occupied vehicle in Uintah County. According to the...
Aggravated Assault In The Arcadia Area
A man was arrested for assault last week in Duchesne County after he became enraged when asked what he was doing....
Man Steals Motorcycles In 2023; Caught In 2025 Selling Them On Marketplace
An alleged thief is behind bars after selling stolen items to buyers on Facebook Marketplace. According to the...
Sandhill Crane Viewing Events Coming Up
If you haven’t taken the time to observe the sandhill cranes that flock to the Uintah Basin during migration, you are...
Uintah County Library Recognized As ‘Quality Library’ By Utah State Library
For anyone that has enjoyed time at the Uintah County Library it will come as no surprise that the library has been...
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.
