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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...
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Three Chances Left To See ‘Into The Woods’
The talented cast of ‘Into The Woods’ is halfway through their run at Vernal Theatre Live and all involved are enjoying the unique weaving of stories this production delivers. “Into the Woods is one of my favorite shows and I’m so glad I have the opportunity to do...
Safety Message Shared After Tragedy At Community College In Rock Springs
Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Wyoming, has shared a press release following the death of a student on Sunday. “With the permission of her family, we share that Meeka Iwen’s death was the result of suicide,” shared the announcement. “This news has...
Obituaries
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...
Gayla Kay Jack
Graveside services for Gayla Kay Jack, age 62, of Roosevelt for will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be viewings on Monday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Michael Hanke
Graveside services for Michael P. Hanke, age 87, the husband of Yvonne Hanke formerly of the Uintah Basin, will be held on Saturday June 22 at 4:30 in the Altamont Cemetery. A viewing with memories will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary from 3:00until 4:00 p. m.
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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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AVWSID Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Ashley Central Irrigation Company
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District has announced a lawsuit the organization has filed against Ashley...
Highway 6 Reopened After Being Closed Following Semi Crash And Fire
The UDOT Traffic site shows that Highway 6 is once again open after a long closure following a two semi crash that...
BLM Approves Right-of-way For Uintah County Via Ferrata Parking Area
The parking area and walking trail to access the Uintah County Via Ferrata in Ashley Gorge has been given the green...
Ashley National Forest Announces Prescribed Fires
Ashley National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall. The Forest Service announced on September...
Exhibitions at Uintah County Library And Museum Of Uintah County
A traveling exhibit has made its stop in Vernal at the Uintah County Library. To celebrate 100 years of filmmaking in...
Roosevelt City K9 Team Has Podium Finish In Tuff Dog Competition
A local duo competed well at a special law enforcement competition event held earlier this month. Roosevelt City...
Candlelight Vigils In Memory Of Charlie Kirk Held Locally
Local vigils to remember Charlie Kirk joined thousands of other events across the nation over the weekend. On...
Repeat Offender Arrested For DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Accident
A repeat DUI offender is being held without bail after leaving the scene of an accident in Uintah County at 3500 West...
New 5K Record Set By Union Cross Country Athlete
A Union High athlete deserves recognition this week. Union Athletics shared on Thursday that the school 5K record has...
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.
