Your Hometown Online Newspaper
Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Green River Rocks
06:00 PM
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,...
Your Hometown Online Newspaper
Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
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,...
Green River Rocks
06:00 PM
Local News
Museum Of Uintah County Hosting Wish Wall For U.S. 250th Anniversary
The Museum of Uintah County has a special way it’s inviting the community to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. All are encouraged to stop by the museum and add a personal wish to the Wish Wall, a nationwide initiative capturing Americans’ hopes and...
Project Authorizations In Uintah Basin
The BLM issued several authorizations on Friday, including two in the Uintah Basin. First, the BLM authorized 5 new oil wells for the Evelyn Project in Duchesne County. The record of decision authorizes Fourpoint Resources to drill five oil wells from a well pad on...
Obituaries
Melissa Allen
Funeral services for Melissa Price Allen, age 48, of Altamont, wife of Scott Allen, will be held on Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Roosevelt from 6:00 - 8:00...
James Weston Mullins
Funeral services for James "Jim" Weston Mullins, age 81 of Vernal, husband of Ravee Mullins, will be held Monday July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Maeser 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 2575 North 1500 West. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:30pm ~ 1:45pm all at...
Brandon John Parker
Funeral services for Brandon John Parker, age 44, the husband of Stacey Parker, will be held Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Uintah Conference Center (313 East 200 South). A visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday evening from 6-8PM at the...
Jean (Siddoway) Anderton
Funeral Service for Jean Siddoway Anderton, age 83, wife if the late Kenneth Anderton, will be on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM (Vernal Stake Center, 850 West 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078). Interment will follow at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery (300 South 3500...
Cristy Denise (Brundage) Oaks
Funeral services for Cristy Oaks, age 65 of Lapoint, wife of David Oaks, will be held Saturday, June 29, at 10:00am at the Lapoint LDS Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Saturday from 8:45am ~ 9:45am all at the...
Search News
80s and 90s
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.
More Local News
UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected
The Utah Department of Transportation is spreading the word that beginning today, crews will start crack sealing work...
Meth Distribution Arrest For Man With History Of Voyeurism
A man with a history of taking voyeuristic photographs in a public restroom has once again been arrested, this time...
‘Stronger In Pink – Unite For Breast Cancer Awareness’ October Events
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Uintah Special Service District 1 and Ashley Regional Medical Center have...
Support Grows For ‘Fix Our Forests Act’
Senator John Curtis is one of a handful of Senators that highlighted this week the growing support for the bipartisan...
DWR: Where To Test Harvested Deer For Chronic Wasting Disease
It’s fall which means many are preparing for the deer hunt. As you do so, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an...
Uinta Basin Railway And “New” NEPA Update At Uintah Basin Energy Summit
NEPA and the Uinta Basin Railway was a focus of several speakers at day 2 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on...
Oil/Gas Lease Sale Scheduled For Public Lands Managed By Vernal Field Office
The Bureau of Land Management announced this week an oil and gas lease sale offering 46 oil and gas parcels totaling...
7th Year Of Hotel Vernal Haunt Offers New Experiences And New Rooms
The favorite Halloween event that supports local charities is back for its 7th year. “Hotel Vernal Haunt returns to...
Walking Park Trees Replaced And New Watering System Installed
The Freestone Legacy Walking Park welcomes walkers throughout the entire year and thanks to a local grant, the park...
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.
