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Driver Arrested After Allegedly Traveling 100mph Through Vernal Downtown
Traveling at 100 mph in a 45 mph zone will attract attention and for one driver heading west through downtown Vernal that attention was from an officer. ABC4 reports that according to court documents, on the night of December 30th, an officer witnessed the BMW SUV...
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Driver Arrested After Allegedly Traveling 100mph Through Vernal Downtown
Traveling at 100 mph in a 45 mph zone will attract attention and for one driver heading west through downtown Vernal that attention was from an officer. ABC4 reports that according to court documents, on the night of December 30th, an officer witnessed the BMW SUV...
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2026 Rise And Thrive Business Speed Pitch Winners
It was an exciting night at a favorite local competition held at the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday evening. Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub once again hosted the 2026 Business Speed Pitch competition. “The 6th annual competition...
Black Gold Project Area Officially Adopted By Utah Inland Port Authority
The Utah Inland Port Authority Board has adopted the Black Gold Project Area which is expected to support local long-term economic diversification. The Black Gold Project encompasses 2,780 acres and is a strategic initiative developed in partnership with Duchesne...
Obituaries
Kathleen (Bowles) Merkley
Funeral services for Kathleen (Bowles) Merkley, age 79, of Vernal, wife of the late Rell Merkley, will be held Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm with a visitation from 12:45am ~ 1:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Rockpoint...
Haylee Kay Harward
Funeral services for Haylee Kay Harward, age 25 of Vernal, daughter of Alice Booth and Andrew Harward will be held Friday July 12, 2024 at 11:00am at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West 1000 North). Visitation for family friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~...
Justin Cleve Myore
Funeral services for Justin Myore, abe 36 of Myton, the son of Keevan Myore and Wendy Navanick, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his mother, Wendy’s home, 5500 W 7500 S, Myton, UT. There will be a wake at her home beginning at 4:00 p.m. on...
Phyllis Ames
Funeral services for Phyllis Sharples Ames, age 92 of Ioka, will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Hullinger Mortuary at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing at 1:00 p.m. Cremation will follow services.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Russell Frank Lee
Funeral services for Russell Lee, age 75 of Mountain Home, will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Home Chapel. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Saturday morning from 10-10:45 a.m.Burial will be at the...
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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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Brush Creek Road Reopens After Culvert Washout
Lower Brush Creek Road has reopened after being washed out in one area due to last weekend’s heavy rains. The Uintah...
What’s That In The Sky? Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Gives The Answer
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a weather balloon? Residents in Colorado’s Moffat County...
Meet The Candidate: Don Busenbark For Roosevelt City Mayor
Two candidates are in the race for Roosevelt City Mayor. Don Busenbark has lived in Roosevelt for 35 years and has...
Meet The Candidate: Tommy Kent Olsen For Roosevelt City Mayor
You’ll find two candidates on your ballot running for Roosevelt City Mayor. Tommy Kent Olsen has lived in the...
Duchesne City Provides Clarification On Animal Control Services
Duchesne City wanted to clarify to the public what to expect from animal control services in the City. “If you ever...
AVWSID/Central Canal Lawsuit Follow Up
Voting Rights And Prices At Heart of Failed Negotiations Between Ashley Valley Water And Central Irrigation...
‘Water Talks’ Scheduled To Explore State Water Plan
The state water plan is being updated and the Division of Water Resources is gathering input from citizens like you....
Brush Creek Road Update
Repairs to Brush Creek Road are well underway. Uintah County announced early this week that the heavy rains and flow...
Donations Still Needed For Annual Coat & Hoodie Drive
Donations are still needed for the Rotary Club’s annual Winter Coat and Hoodie Drive. “Vernal Rotary Clubs...
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
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