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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. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a burglary at the USDA Building on 500 West in Vernal on November 4th. It was...
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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. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a burglary at the USDA Building on 500 West in Vernal on November 4th. It was...
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High Avalanche Danger Means Avalanche Accidents Likely In Backcountry
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous avalanche conditions this weekend, including for the Uinta Mountains. According to the Utah Avalanche Center’s February 20th report for the Uintas, HIGH avalanche danger exists around the dial at and above treeline,...
Could Bones From Morrison Formation Be Largest Stegosaur Ever Discovered?
Could a dinosaur fossil recovered from the Morrison Formation in Dinosaur National Monument belong to the largest Stegosaur species ever discovered? The bones have gone unnoticed for decades but new excitement has erupted thanks to fresh eyes on the collection. Futura...
Obituaries
Rulon Wade Goodrich
Memorial service for Wade Goodrich, age 77 of Roosevelt, formerly of Tridell, will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). Interment in Vernal Memorial Park with Military Honors by the American Legion...
Howard Dean Powell
Funeral services for Howard Dean Powell, age 100 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held that morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the funeral home. Interment...
Brian O. Murray
Funeral Services for Brian Murray, age 54, the husband of Diana Christensen Murray, will be held Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11 am at the Lapoint LDS Chapel with viewings held Sunday, May 19th from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Monday, 1 hour prior to...
Dirk Oman
Funeral services for Dirk Oman, ate 66 of Boneta, will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Moon Lake Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing on Thursday evening at the church from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and...
Andrew Tom
Funeral services for Andrew Eugene Tom, age 35, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at The Randlett Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Randlett Community...
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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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Power Outage Prompts Late School Start
The planned power outage in Uintah County had some rippling effects on Wednesday morning. Originally, Rocky Mountain...
Vernal Chamber Quarterly Outstanding Public Servant
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce presented Joe McKea with their Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award during...
Vernal PD Focusing on Enforcement Of ‘Jake Brake’ Ban
Highway 40 through Vernal stays busy with not only local traffic but also large semis and heavy equipment. With an...
Laptops Now Available Thanks To Grant Given To Roosevelt Branch Library
Patrons have another resource offered at the Roosevelt Branch Library for staying connected. “In the past year,...
Survey To Give Feedback On Lamplighter Block Still Open But Closing Soon
The survey available to provide your feedback on the released concept plans for the Lamplighter Block is still open...
Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Reported In Uintah County
A big boom, shaking homes, and rattled knick knacks - descriptions of Wednesday’s reported earthquake in northeastern...
Mayoral Candidates Participate In Question/Answer Session At Vernal Chamber Luncheon
The Mayoral candidates for municipalities in Uintah County were invited to answer questions during the Vernal Chamber...
Traffic Stop Ends In Arrest In Duchesne County
A traffic stop in Duchesne County this month ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer...
Intoxicated Man Threatens Officer With Gun
An intoxicated man is facing charges after officers responded to a call of disorderly conduct at a home near 500 East...
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.
