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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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Vernal City Seeks Proposals For Lamplighter Demolition Project
Demolition planned on the Lamplighter property acquired by Vernal City is moving forward as Vernal City is now soliciting proposals from demolition contractors. “This project includes full demolition and removal of the Lamplighter building complex and associated site...
Phase Two Of Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Under Consideration
A Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is under consideration. A news release from Uintah County shared that on Wednesday, Dave Shallenberger with Access Utah presented new Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata route concepts at the Uintah County Commission work session. A...
Obituaries
Josefina Yolanda Garcia
Graveside services for Josefina Yolanda Garcia, age 31, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Ft, Duchesne, will be held Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. There will be a wake on Sunday after 3:00 p.m. at Christella Trujillo’s home (2500...
LaNette Owens
Funeral services for LaNette Owens, ge 68 of Vernal, the wife of Florin Owens,will be held, Monday, October 6th at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held that morning from 9:00am ~ 10:45am all at the funeral...
Warren Buck Oberhansly
Graveside services for William Buck Oberhansly, age 48, will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Neola Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with his maternal grandparents and other family, including his recently passed step-father, Bill Stamp who...
Donna Watkins
Funeral Services for Donna Watkins, age 85 the wife of Glade Watkins of Vernal, will be held Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11 AM at the Ashley Stake Center (100 South 475 West) with viewings held Sunday, from 5-7 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary and one hour prior to...
Nola Bristol
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 11 AM at the Ashley 3rd Ward Chapel (235 East 600 South)Viewings will be Wednesday 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Thursday at the Church from 9:45-10:45 AMBurial in the Vernal Memorial...
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AAA Travel Forecast
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Massive Christmas Village On Display And Ready For Visitors
Getting in the Christmas spirit is easy this year. All it takes is a trip to the Museum of Uintah County, formerly the...
Couple Shot In Back By Ute Indian Tribe Wildlife Officer Talks About Incident
The couple that was shot in the back by the Ute Fish and Wildlife Officer in Uinta Canyon in 2022 has spoken publicly...
Another Magical Year Of Raising Funds For Charity At Enchanted Forest
It was another year of magic and miracles at the Enchanted Forest charity event in Duchesne County. On Thursday,...
Vernal City Intends To Recruit Help With Demolition Project
Vernal City has announced their intention to request help with the upcoming demolition of the motel building located...
Central Cove Demolition Underway
After over 80 years of serving as an educational facility in Vernal, demolition has begun on the Central Education...
Pair Robs Vernal USDA Office, Steals Truck, Flees To CO, Arrested In WY
A couple arrested in Wyoming have charges waiting for them in Uintah County after a series of alleged criminal events....
Utah Farm Bureau Presents Rep. Scott Chew With Distinguished Service Award
The Utah Farm Bureau Federation held its 109th annual convention last week in Provo and the event culminated in a Gala...
Book Cliffs Project To Improve Wildlife Habitat
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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.
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