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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
New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child
A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an additional felony charge of Tampering With A Witness. 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, who was on Adult Probation and Parole, was investigated after it was...
Vernal Man Sentenced On Forcible Sexual Abuse Convictions
A Uintah County man who pleaded guilty in January to two separate cases of 3rd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse has been sentenced. 20-year-old Kelby Lane was originally charged with multiple counts of 1st Degree Felony Rape and Forcible Sodomy. The sentencing...
Obituaries
Leon Ferris Casper
A Graveside service for Leon Ferris Casper, age 74, of Tabiona, the husband of Ginger Roberts Casper will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabiona Cemetery. Per his wishes, there will not be a viewing or visitation prior to the service, but a...
Beverly Ann Haws
Funeral services for Beverly Ann Taylor Haws, age 75 of Whiterocks, the wife of Donald Haws, will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Whiterocks Branch Chapel, 4817 E 11500 North, Whiterocks, Utah, on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:00 AMA viewing...
Trinity Lance Bird
Funeral services for Trinity Lance Bird, age 44 of Neola, the sone of Tom and Brenda Elder Bird, will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing prior to the services...
Norma “Jeanne” Jean (Hacking) Gross
Funeral services for Norma "Jeanne" Jean (Hacking) Gross, age 86 of Vernal, wife of the late Earl Gross will be held Monday June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Vernal 6th Ward LDS Chapel (850 West 100 North). Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30am ~...
Angeline Evans
Funeral services for Angeline Lewis Evans, age 81, of Arcadia, will be held on Saturday, June 1st at 10:30 a.m. Viewings will be held on Friday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.Burial will be in 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.
More Local News
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...
DWR: Waterfowl Hunting Season Has Arrived
Waterfowl hunting season is finally here and the Division of Wildlife Resources has some reminders for those ready to...
Uintah County Horse Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
A horse in Uintah County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to an EquiManagement press release, the...
Public Input Received On Proposal For Raise For Uintah County Elected Officials
Community members filled the Uintah County Commission Chambers on Tuesday to give feedback on a proposal to increase...
Duchesne County Fall Burn Window Open
The Duchesne County fall burn window is now open. All controlled burns must be reported to Central Dispatch and a burn...
Basin Boys Dominate At IMBA World Finals
The Uintah Basin represented very well at the 2025 IMBA World Finals. IMBA stands for International Miniature...
Candlelight Vigils For Charlie Kirk In Vernal And Roosevelt
A Candlelight Vigil For Charlie Kirk is being held in Vernal on Sunday evening. The national public memorial service...
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.
