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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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Local News
10-Year Daggett County Grazing Permit Renewed
The Bureau of Land Management announced on Tuesday the renewal of a grazing permit in Daggett County. The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office issued the Environmental Assessment for the Vermillion Ranch Grazing Permit Renewals. Under the proposed action, the...
Uintah DECA Named ‘Chapter Of The Year’ With Members Headed To Nationals
Uintah High DECA stood out again this year at the annual DECA State Conference and has once again been named the Utah DECA Chapter of the Year. This is the second year in a row and third time in 8 years that Uintah DECA has received this accolade. Over 1500 high...
Obituaries
Dean Merkley
Funeral Service for Dean Merkley, age 91 of Vernal, the husband of Twila Ann Merkley, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12 noon at the Rockpoint LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West ).Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday...
Marilyn Margaret (Watson) Gibbons
Funeral services for Marilyn Margaret Watson Gibbons, age 76, the wife of Leland Gibbons, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12Noon at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West 1000 North). Viewing and visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening from...
Kenneth Kirk Santio
Funeral services for Kirk Santio, age 51, of Ft. Duchesne will be held on Tuesday, June 11th at 10:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. Midnight and Sunrise Prayer's will be held at his home on LaMesa Drive.Burial in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. Services under the...
Tracy Jay Williams
Funeral services for Tracy Jay Williams, age 71, of Bluebell, the husband of Lori Cox Williams, will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing at the...
Kathy Jo (Powell) Quinto
Funeral services for Kathy Jo Quinto, age 64 of Vernal, the wife of Jose Quinto, will be held Monday June 10th at 12:00pm at the Ashley Valley Spanish Ward LDS Chapel (150 South Aggie BLVD). Visitation for family and friends will be held that morning from 10:00am ~...
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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.
More Local News
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...
CNCC Honors Meeker First Responders
Colorado Northwestern Community College honored Meeker's first responders Monday evening, emphasizing their dedication...
Naples Mayoral Candidate Stephanie Adams On Vision For Naples City
Naples City will have a new Mayor in 2026 and Stephanie Adams is one of two mayoral candidates. “As a mayoral hopeful,...
Intoxicated Man Steals Beer, Cigarettes, And Taquito Before Heading To Library
An intoxicated man in Vernal who was out looking for a fight earlier this month found himself arrested as a result....
Local Law Enforcement Leaders Among Those Praised By Governor
Local law enforcement agencies attended an annual meeting of Utah’s Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police this week. Governor...
Ballard Mayoral Candidate Nile Mathisen Highlights Challenges Of Uintah County’s West End
There will be a new Mayor for Ballard City in 2026 and the unopposed Mayoral candidate recently participated in a...
RACKET! Local Board Game Enthusiast Launches New Game
Prosecutor by day, board game creator by night…Naples' own Jarell Dillman has been an avid board game enthusiast for...
State Of Utah Fire Restriction Rescindment
Fall weather has moved in and another fire restriction has been rescinded. The State of Utah announced the following...
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.
